lunar exploration
Chandrayaan-3 Discovers Highly Active Electrical Environment at Moon's South Pole: Revolutionary Plasma Findings
Dec 12, 2025 12:20 am CST
Groundbreaking data from Chandrayaan-3's RAMBHA-LP instrument reveals a surprisingly active electrical environment near the Moon's south pole, with electron densities far exceeding previous estimates. This first-ever direct measurement of lunar plasma in southern high latitudes shows dynamic changes influenced by solar wind and Earth's magnetosphere, providing crucial insights for future lunar exploration missions.
India-Japan Lunar Polar Exploration Mission: The Search for Water Ice on the Moon's South Pole
Nov 20, 2025 11:12 pm CST
India and Japan are partnering on the ambitious Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX/Chandrayaan-5) to search for water ice at the Moon's South Pole. Scheduled for 2028, this collaborative effort combines ISRO's proven landing technology with Japan's advanced H3 rocket and a 350kg rover designed to operate for 100 days in extreme lunar conditions. If successful, this mission could enable permanent human presence on the Moon by providing essential water resources for survival and rocket fuel production.
ISRO's Ambitious Space Timeline: Chandrayaan-4 in 2028, Space Station by 2035, and Lunar Astronauts by 2040
Nov 16, 2025 03:16 pm CST
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan outlines India's ambitious space roadmap including seven upcoming launches, the Chandrayaan-4 lunar sample-return mission targeted for 2028, a space station by 2035, and the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission scheduled for 2027. With private sector participation growing exponentially, India aims to increase its global space economy share from 2% to 8% by 2030, with projections to reach USD 44 billion by 2033.
ISRO's Advanced Chandrayaan-2 Data Reveals Key Insights into Moon's Polar Regions for Future Lunar Exploration
Nov 09, 2025 01:34 am CST
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has released comprehensive data from Chandrayaan-2's Dual Frequency Synthetic Aperture Radar, providing unprecedented insights into the Moon's polar regions. This indigenous technological achievement maps lunar surfaces at high resolution, detecting potential water-ice presence and analyzing surface properties that will significantly advance future global lunar exploration missions.