Chandrayaan-3: How Moon’s Rough Terrain Complicates The Landing

Chandrayaan-3 faces a big challenge as it is set to land on the moon on August 23. The moon's surface is fraught with sudden changes, including craters and rocks that can cause an unexpected shift in the landing trajectory. These changes can cause errors in the sensors guiding the lander, leading to incorrect adjustments. An ISRO expert explains how India plans to conduct a soft landing.

 
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