Source: Government of India (2)
Posted On: 19 MAR 2025 3:59PM by PIB Delhi
The primary objective of Chandrayaan-4 is to collect Lunar samples from southern high latitudes and return the samples to Earth for scientific study. Towards this, various critical technologies would be demonstrated that would also pave the way for the landing of an Indian on the Moon by 2040.
The mission is targeted to be launched during October 2027. The total cost of the said mission is Rs. 2104 Crores and has been sanctioned.
The department has been systematically exploring the Lunar surface through the past missions and advancing various technologies. The Chandrayaan-4 mission is the nextmission to be realized for exploration of the moon and has the following advantages:
- To demonstrate key first level technologies for future crewed mission to Moon.
- To provide opportunities to study the lunar samples in greater detail, scientifically, compared to which the lander and rover mission could do in-situ.
- To inform and gain valuable experience to undertake future planetary missions including crewed missions.
- To further the strides achieved in advancing lunar science within the country.
- To enhance the technological and scientific capability of the country and aid tocement international presence in such prestigious endeavours.
This information was given by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
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