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Source: The post is based on the article “Chandrayaan-3: Small step to moon, giant leap for India’s space journey” published in “The Indian Express” on 18th July 2023.
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News: In this article author discusses the journey and significance of India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission to the Moon, its role in promoting India’s global space reputation, private sector involvement, international collaborations through the Artemis Accords, and its inspiring effect on future generations.
How the India’s private sector contribution to Chandrayaan-3?
1.Chandrayaan-3 marks the first time India’s private sector has collaborated with ISRO on a major space mission.
2.The lunar lander and rover for the mission were developed by a consortium of Indian companies in partnership with ISRO laboratories.
3.India’s private sector also contributed to the development of ground control systems for the mission, working alongside ISRO.
4.Data from the mission will be processed and analyzed largely by India’s private sector.
5.This collaboration illustrates the Indian government’s commitment to its Space Policy 2023, which aims to boost the commercial presence of India’s space program.
6.By collaborating on Chandrayaan-3, the private sector showcases its capabilities, potentially attracting more investment and positioning itself as a significant player in the international space industry.
What are the Significances of Chandrayaan-3?
Advancement in lunar exploration: Chandrayaan-3 is a significant stride in India’s lunar exploration program. The mission aims to soft land near the Moon’s unexplored South Pole, where it will collect important data about geographical features and potential resources. It will contribute valuable insights to our understanding of the Moon, and by extension, Earth.
Boosting India’s global space reputation: This mission also plays a critical role in building India’s reputation in the international space community. Success in such a complex endeavor will demonstrate India’s growing space capabilities to the world.
Promoting commercial presence in space: Chandrayaan-3 is in alignment with the Indian government’s Space Policy 2023, which aims to stimulate a flourishing commercial presence in space. The mission is a partnership between ISRO and the Indian private sector, highlighting the potential for private industry’s involvement in future space endeavors.
Influencing international collaboration: India, as a signatory to the Artemis Accords, is collaborating with other leading space agencies for Moon exploration. The success of Chandrayaan-3 could provide valuable data for these international collaborations and potentially guide future exploration efforts.
Pioneering technological boundaries: India’s participation in worldwide projects like the Thirty Meter Telescope, CERN’s Large Hadron Collider, LIGO-India, and the Square Kilometer Array in Radio Astronomy is evidence of its growing technological prowess. Chandrayaan-3 further cements India’s position as a technological leader in space and astrophysics sectors.
Inspiring future generations: The mission is expected to inspire India’s future scientists and engineers, fostering a culture of scientific research and technological innovation within the country. This impact on the nation’s human capital is invaluable and hard to quantify.
