Laser instrument onboard a NASA spacecraft orbiting the Moon has successfully pinged the Vikram lander of India's Chandrayaan-3 mission, the US space agency said.
ISRO takes pride of place in the Republic Day Parade, spotlighting the triumphs of Chandrayaan-3 s lunar landing. India s space prowess shines, with plans for Gaganyaan and lunar missions. Uttar Pradesh adds cultural flair, featuring Lord Ram and showcasing developmental strides. A diverse array of 25 tableaux, including France s President Macron, promises a captivating celebration. This Republic Day is a fusion of space triumphs and cultural heritage.
The laser beam was transmitted and reflected between the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter and an Oreo-sized device on Vikram lander, opening the door to a new style of precisely locating targets on the Moon's surface
NASA s laser instrument onboard its spacecraft successfully pinged the Vikram lander of India s Chandrayaan-3 mission, confirming the success of the technique to locate retroreflectors on the Moon s surface.
Chandrayaan-3 s Vikram lander now serving as Moon s South Pole location marker: The recent achievement of transmitting and reflecting a laser beam between ISRO s Vikram lander and NASA s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has significant implications for future space missions. This successful experiment opens up opportunities for accurately locating targets on the moon s surface.