Chandrayaan 3 news: The latest orbit reduction maneuver will bring the spacecraft closer to the Moon’s surface, lesser than the current distance of 1,437 km.
ISRO is now collaborating with the Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC) to develop a cutting-edge nuclear-powered engine for deep space missions, as per sources. While chemical engines are suitable for satellite thrusters, they are inadequate for interplanetary missions due to fuel constraints and lack of solar power at great distances.