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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced the Chandrayaan-5 is happening to expand the study on the Moon. Speaking at an event in Chennai, ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan said the Centre has greenlit the moon exploration mission, which made history with Chandrayaan-3’s successful lunar landing in 2023.
“Just three days ago, we received approval for the Chandrayaan-5 mission, which will be conducted in collaboration with Japan,” said Narayanan.
The announcement comes as ISRO prepares for the Chandrayaan-4 mission, expected to be launched in 2027 to bring samples from the moon back to India. While the next lunar mission will help the 25-kg Pragyan rover — rolled out as part of Chandrayaan-3 — collect samples and bring them back, the fifth edition of Chandrayaan will expand India’s efforts to conduct an extensive study of the moon.
Here are the key points of ISRO’s new announcement:
