The Chandrayaan-3 lander has successfully completed the crucial Electro-Magnetic Interference/Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMI/EMC) test at the UR Rao Satellite Centre, Bengaluru
The EMI/EMC test was conducted between January 31 and February 2, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced on Sunday
The EMI-EMC test is conducted for satellite missions to ensure the functionality of the satellite subsystems in the space environment and their compatibility with the expected electromagnetic levels. This test is a major milestone in the realisation of the satellites, as per ISRO
Chandrayaan-3 interplanetary mission has three major modules: the Propulsion module, Lander module, and Rover. "The mission's complexity calls for establishing radio-frequency (RF) communication links between the modules," said ISRO
During the EMI/EC test, Launcher compatibility, Antenna polarisation of all RF systems, Standalone auto compatibility tests for orbital and powered descent mission phases, and Lander & Rover compatibility tests for post landing mission phase were ensured
ISRO mentioned that the performance of the Chandrayaan-3 lander systems was found to be satisfactory
The Chandrayaan-3 is a follow-up to the Chandrayaan-2 mission to demonstrate end-to-end capability in safe landing and roving on the lunar surface
It consists of Lander and Rover configuration, and will be launched by GSLV MkIII from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota. Chandrayaan-3 is likely to be launched in June
ISRO has laid out three main objectives for Chandrayaan-3 mission, which include demonstrating a safe and soft landing on the lunar surface, demonstrating the rover's roving capabilities on the moon and performing in-situ scientific observations