Chandrayaan-4 Mission: Indian Spacecraft Will Bring Back Moon Rocks To Earth

This ambitious mission will employ two distinct rockets-the heavy-lifter LVM-3 and ISRO’s dependable workhorse PSLV-to carry separate payloads for the same lunar endeavour.

At a recent presentation during the National Space Science Symposium, ISRO Chairman S Somanath outlined the mission’s primary aim: to collect samples from the lunar surface and safely return them to Earth for scientific analysis. Scheduled for launch no earlier than 2028, Chandrayaan-4 heralds India’s entry into an elite group of nations equipped with the capability to gather lunar samples and conduct extensive scientific studies.

According to Somanath, Chandrayaan-4 will consist of five spacecraft modules, each serving a specific function:

Propulsion Module
Descender Module
Ascender Module
Transfer Module
Re-entry Module
This comprehensive setup distinguishes Chandrayaan-4 from its predecessors, which typically comprised only 2-3 modules. With a primary focus on sample collection, the mission aims to provide invaluable insights into lunar composition and geology.

The successful execution of Chandrayaan-4 would position India as the fourth nation globally to achieve the remarkable feat of returning samples from the lunar surface. This ambitious endeavor underscores ISRO’s relentless pursuit of excellence in space exploration and its commitment to advancing India’s stature in the field of space research and technology.