Produced by: Tarun Mishra
S. Somanath, Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), outlined the organization’s upcoming plans, including advancements in rocket technology and lunar missions.
ISRO aims to enhance its rocket capabilities by developing a new rocket model. The current LVM3 rocket, which has a payload capacity of 4-5 tonnes, is set to be succeeded by a new rocket that will offer two to three times the payload capacity at a comparable cost.
The new rocket development will focus on reducing costs significantly. While the current LVM3 rocket is competitive, the goal is to make space launches more affordable.
To facilitate the release of the new rocket, ISRO plans to adopt a private-public partnership model. This approach is intended to enhance collaboration and innovation in the space sector.
The Chandrayaan-3 mission, which successfully landed on the south pole of Moon, marked a significant achievement for ISRO. On the other hand, the Chandrayaan-1 mission was successful in becoming the first spacecraft to discover water on the Moon's south pole.
The designs for Chandrayaan-4 and Chandrayaan-5 have been completed. These missions are part of ISRO’s continued efforts to explore and study the Moon.
ISRO is currently seeking approval from the Indian government to proceed with the construction of Chandrayaan-4 and Chandrayaan-5. The approval will enable the organization to advance with these important lunar missions.
With the designs finalized, ISRO is poised to expand its lunar exploration efforts, aiming to build on the success of Chandrayaan-3 and advance scientific understanding of the Moon.