The case for the first Indian robotic mission to the Moon

Bernard H. Foing

The case for the first Indian robotic mission to the Moon

Bernard H. Foing^*

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European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC)

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Abstract

The Moon is a key to planetary science and exploration. The Indian space program has the capability to design, build and launch its own satellites, with its successful PSLV and GSLV rockets. Also, ISRO has developed science satellites and instrumentation. In this context, the Indian science community and ISRO have discussed and studied in depth the possibility of a lunar mission (Chandrayaan-1), with an instrumented spacecraft through an Indian launcher. We would like to address in this article the scientific value of the mission, its timeliness, challenges and scope for international cooperation.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1061-1065
Number of pages	5
Journal	Current Science
Volume	87
Issue number	8
Publication status	Published - 25 Oct 2004
Externally published	Yes

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