Chandrayaan 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Union Cabinet today (September 18). Many important decisions were taken in this meeting. At the same time, the central government has taken an important decision regarding the Chandrayaan mission. The government has approved the extension of the Chandrayaan-4 mission.
Briefing about the decisions taken in the Cabinet, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, "Today an important decision has been taken to expand the Chandrayaan-4 mission. More components will be added to this campaign. The next step will be a manned mission to the moon. In view of all the preparations in this direction, the Chandrayaan-4 mission has been approved. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that approval has also been given for Venus Orbiter Mission, Gaganyaan follow-on and Indian Space Station and Next Generation Launch Vehicle development.
The total cost of Chandrayaan-4 mission is Rs 2, 104.06 crore. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will be responsible for the development and launch of the spacecraft. This campaign will now be completed with the participation of industry and academia in the next 36 months after approval. He also said that the concept is to develop all the important technologies in this regard indigenously. The mission of Chandrayaan-4 has been expanded with additional components and the next step will be a manned mission to the moon.
After the success of Chandrayaan-3, the central government has allocated Rs 2,104 crore for Chandrayaan-4. It involves bringing lunar rocks and soil to Earth with a mission timeline of 36 months. The mission will consist of two spacecraft stacks with five modules each. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is expected to complete the Chandrayaan-4 mission in the next 36 months. Meanwhile, Stack 1 will focus on lunar sample collection, while Stack 2 will handle sample transfer and re-entry to Earth.
What is the aim of the campaign?
Meanwhile, the mission aims to land on the lunar surface. The mission's goal is to collect samples and return them to Earth. s will significantly enhance India's space capabilities. In April 2014, ISRO had The planned Chandrayaan-4 mission will feature two rockets: LVM-3 and PSLV.
