Chandrayaan 3's Vikram Lander and Rover have been placed in hibernation mode to conserve energy during the lunar night, with their solar panels pointed towards the Sun.
They must endure extreme cold, with temperatures dropping to as low as -200°C near the lunar South Pole.
The crafts' survival during this period depends on the functioning of their electronics and the possibility of solar panel recharging when the lunar dawn arrives.
Solar power is the sole source of energy for the Vikram Lander and pragyan Rover, limiting the mission's duration to one lunar day.
Unlike other lunar craft, Chandrayaan 3 does not use radioisotope thermal generators, which can keep equipment warm during the night.
India's Chandrayaan 3 mission has placed the Vikram Lander and Rover in hibernation mode after a successful lunar landing, aiming to wake them up around September 22nd for a lunar day.
The mission has provided 14 days of sunlight to recharge the Lander and Rover's batteries for continued operations on the Moon's surface.
India made history by achieving a soft landing near the lunar South Pole, joining an elite group of lunar explorers.
They must endure temperatures as low as -200°C during the lunar night.Unlike some other lunar craft, Chandrayaan-3 lacks nuclear battery technology.