Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:17am on 18 Sep 2023,Monday Science
The Indian Space Research Organisation's Chandrayaan-3 mission lander Vikram and rover Pragyan have little chance of reviving once the harsh lunar night falls, according to project director Palanivel Veeramuthuvel. With temperatures plunging to -175°C on the moon's surface after sunset, the lander and rover are unlikely to withstand the frigid conditions. Though the mission's primary goals were met for one lunar day, the loss of the lander and rover represents a setback. While the mission may not yield immediate benefits for the common person, it represents a significant step in space exploration and offers potential for future missions and lunar colonization, including the possibility of extracting water molecules from the moon's shadowed regions for power and gateway purposes.
