India’s space agency ISRO has announced Chandrayaan-4, a path-breaking mission aimed at bringing back samples from the lunar surface, set for launch in late 2026.After the success of Chandrayaan-3, which landed on the Moon’s south pole, ISRO is gearing up for a technologically complex mission involving a lander, rover, and ascent module. ISRO Chief Dr. S. Somanath confirmed that the agency is collaborating with JAXA and ESA for critical mission components.
The goal is to collect moon soil and rock samples for analysis, marking India’s entry into a new league of spacefaring nations like the US and China. The project also lays the groundwork for India’s eventual crewed lunar mission.
The mission budget is expected to be around ₹9,000 crore, with several private Indian firms participating under the Make in India initiative.
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Chandrayaan-4 represents a bold leap in India’s space ambitions and reinforces its position in global space exploration.
