After a successful execution of Chandrayaan-3 mission, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is poised to launch Aditya-L1, India s next space mission focused on studying the Sun, in September 2023. It aims to gain insights into solar dynamics, coronal heating, and space weather by placing a spacecraft in a halo orbit around the Lagrange point 1 (L1) of the Sun-Earth system.
The Pragyan rover, designed for this mission, showcases India s national emblem, the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath, and the iconic ISRO logo. These imprints are embedded on the lunar terrain by the rover s rear wheels, which could leave a symbol of India s presence on the Moon’s South Pole for a long time to come.
The major companies that have contributed to the moon mission include Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), BHEL and Mishra Dhatu Nigam Ltd.