Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:57pm on 10 Apr 2024,Wednesday Science
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief S Somnath announced Chandrayaan-4 as India's next moon exploration mission, aiming for an astronaut landing by 2040. Chandrayaan-4, a crucial step, focuses on lunar sample collection for analysis on Earth. ISRO also pursues numerous rocket, satellite, and technology projects. Notably, Chandrayaan-3's successful South Pole landing in August 2023 propelled India's lunar exploration strides. Additionally, India launched its first solar mission, Aditya-L1, in January. The Gaganyaan project, targeting human spaceflight, remains a significant endeavor, demonstrating India's ambitious foray into space exploration.
