Chandrayaan-1 was India’s first mission to the Moon, launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on October 22, 2008. This mission marked a major milestone for India in space exploration and established ISRO as a significant player in lunar research. Here are some key details about Chandrayaan-1:
Mission Objectives:
- Mapping the Moon’s surface: Chandrayaan-1 was tasked with creating a detailed, high-resolution 3D map of the Moon’s surface, including its chemical and mineral composition.
- Water discovery: One of its significant achievements was the discovery of water molecules on the lunar surface. This was a groundbreaking discovery that changed our understanding of the Moon.
- Remote sensing: It conducted various scientific experiments using instruments from both ISRO and international partners like NASA, ESA (European Space Agency), and others.
