Chandrayan I
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Chandrayaan I
Overview
On July 20, 1969, the "Eagle" lunar module landed on the moon, with American astronaut Neil Armstrong famously taking "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."
Fast forward to 2007-08, India launched its own lunar mission, Chandrayaan I, closely followed by China's CHANGE-I. This endeavor was led by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).
Chandrayaan I Mission
India's first unmanned mission to the moon, Chandrayaan I, was announced on August 15, 2003. The mission aimed to place a 525 kg satellite in a polar orbit 100 km above the moon. This satellite was launched using a modified version of India's indigenous Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV).
Objectives
The primary goals of Chandrayaan I included capturing high-resolution images of the moon's surface using advanced remote sensing instruments in visible, near-infrared, and X-ray wavelengths.
Recognizing international interest, ISRO provided space for instruments from other countries. An agreement with the European Space Agency (ESA) allowed European instruments to complement the main Indian experiments. Additionally, the US considered contributing two instruments to the mission.
Future Considerations
A national debate continues over whether India should pursue a manned lunar mission. Sending humans to the moon is a costly endeavor, estimated to take seven to ten years and require at least $2.2 billion.
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