Pragyan is currently in sleep mode on the lunar surface and could wake up if its electronic circuits have not been damaged due to the extreme weather. The temperature on the lunar surface drops to nearly -200 degree Celsius.
Chandrayaan-3 landing: The scientist told Chinese-language newspaper Science Times that the landing site, at 69 degrees south latitude, is not near the south pole.
One of the world’s oldest language, Sanskrit, is a significant part of various scriptures, cultures, philosophy and scientific endeavours of the ancient India. However, even in the contemporary world, the language is inspiring scientists at Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to name its space vehicles. The choice of using Sanskrit for naming mission components sheds light on its enduring importance in India’s history.