Chandrayaan-3: It's not just bragging rights; it's a battle for prized real estate

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ISRO, but what's more to Chandrayaan-3?Space, the ultimate tech frontier Many may not know but space exploration has led to a large number of technological innovations which have improved daily life. Apart from the industrial use of innovation in space technology, you can find space technology in items of daily use too.

For example, since astronauts have to survive cosmic radiation and extreme temperatures in space, NASA identified an organism which is now improving sunscreens and anti-aging products. Spinoff technologies from space research are of vital use in making of various objects of daily use, from smartphones to water purifiers.

ISRO's space programmes have spun off several technologies which are used for the benefit of general population. Chief uses of ISRO technologies have been innovations in the fields of surgery, artificial limbs, food safety, weather prediction, communication, robotics, geology, heat- and fire-proofing, adhesives, aviation, defence, etc.

From time to time, ISRO offers technology transfer to private industry, public sector, research organisations and academic institutions. ISRO's determination to land a rover on moon safely with Chandrayaan-3 has been marked by many technological innovations which may find their way to other fields.

Moreover, space innovation is the furthermost tech frontier and leadership in space innovation often translates into leadership in other technological fields. Space missions also prepare valuable pools of scientists, and inspire a large number of youth to study technology, something which is vital for a country to achieve overall technological excellence.Moon is the next stop for space exploration Radio astronomers have been watching the moon keenly for a few