Oct-nov 2018

ORBITER

Scientific payloads:

Aim of Orbiter payloads:

Prepare 3D map of lunar surface

Map abundance of rock forming elements like Magnesium, Aluminium, Silica, Calcium,titanium and Iron

Observe X-rays emitted by sun and its corona

LANDER

PAT H OF THE ORBITER

Look for signatures of hydroxyl and water molecules in polar regions

Map craters and other lunar features

Detailed study of lunar exosphere

Comprehensive exploration of Lunar plasma environment

Scientific payloads:

Aim of lander payloads:

Measure total electron content of lunar ionosphere

Study of the layer of unconsolidated debris called the lunar regolith

Measure lunar seismicity and crust and mantle

ROVER Scientific payloads: Aim of rover payloads:

To study the chemical composition and mineralogical composition of lunar surface

First proposed. Agreement signed with Russia while the lander will be provided by Russia, the orbiter and the rover are being built by ISRO

Approved by Indian cabinet

Design approved by joint review committee of the two countries

Isro finalizes payloads for mission. Target launch set for 2013

After Russia is unable to deliver in time, India decides to develop all components including lander indigenously. Launch date postponed to 2016.

Expected launch date postponed from

April to Octnovember