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Chandrayaan -1

OBJECTIVES OF CHANDRAYAAN-1

 

Scientific Objectives

The Chandrayaan-1 mission is aimed at high-resolution remote sensing of the Moon in visible, near Infrared, low energy X-ray and high-energy X-ray regions. Specifically, the objectives are

  • To prepare a three-dimensional atlas (with a high spatial and altitude resolution of 5-10 m) of both near and far side of the Moon.
  • To conduct chemical and mineralogical mapping of the entire lunar surface for distribution of mineral and  chemical elements such as Magnesium, Aluminum, Silicon, Calcium, Iron and Titanium as well as high atomic number elements such as Radon, uranium and Thorium with high spatial resolution.

The simultaneous photo-geological, mineralogical and chemical mapping through Chandrayaan-1 mission will enable identification of different geological units to infer the early evolutionary history of the Moon. The chemical mapping will enable to determine the stratigraphy and nature of the Moon’s crust and thereby test certain aspects of magma ocean hypothesis. This may allow to determine the compositions of impactors that bombarded the Moon during its early evolution, which is also relevant to the formation of the Earth.

Mission Objectives

To realize the mission goal of harnessing the science payloads, lunar craft and the launch vehicle with suitable ground support systems including Deep Space Network Station.
To realize the integration and testing, launching and achieving lunar polar orbit of about 100km, in-orbit operations of experiments, communication/telecommand, telemetry data reception, quick look data and archival investigation by identified group of scientists.

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