₹615 crore, this endeavour marked India's second endeavour to touch down on the moon. The prior attempt, Chandrayaan-2 in 2019, had achieved an orbiter deployment, albeit with an unfortunate crash landing of its lander.
Derived from Hindi and Sanskrit, the term 'Chandrayaan' translates to "moon vehicle". The choice of the lunar south pole as the mission's destination stems from its speculated water ice reserves.
These resources are anticipated to be crucial for sustaining future space missions by offering essential elements like fuel, oxygen, and drinking water. However, the rough and uneven terrain of the moon's south pole adds complexity to the landing process.
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