India’s lunar rover is continuing its walk on the moon after the historic touch-down of India’s spacecraft near the moon’s south pole earlier this week
People watch the landing of Chandrayaan-3, or"moon craft" at Omani University in Hyderabad, India, Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023. India has landed a spacecraft near the moon's south pole, an unchartered territory that scientists believe could hold vital reserves of frozen water and precious elements, as the country cements its growing prowess in space and technology.
The rover will also study the atmosphere of the moon and seismic activities, ISRO Chairman S. Somnath said. On Thursday, Somnath said the lander had touched down close to the center of the 4.5-kilometer-wide area that had been targeted for the landing. “It landed within 300 meters of that point.” The mission began more than a month ago at an estimated cost of $75 million. Somnath said that India would next attempt a manned lunar mission.
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