The Chandrayaan III mission has placed the Pragyan Rover and Vikram Lander in hibernation mode on the moon to conserve power during the lunar night.
Pragyan Rover and Vikram Lander have entered hibernation mode due to limited sunlight and harsh lunar conditions.
Solar power is the primary source of energy for the mission, and the lunar day lasts for about 14 Earth days.
Lunar surface temperatures vary greatly, from 127°C during daylight to -170°C in darkness.
The next lunar sunrise is expected on September 22nd, and ISRO is hopeful for a revival of the mission when solar panels can recharge.
Planning for human settlements on the moon requires robust mechanisms for extreme temperature changes.
The next lunar sunrise is expected on September 22nd, and ISRO is waiting for the rover and lander to awaken for further tasks.
One of the key objectives of lunar exploration is to harness the Moon's resources, such as water ice, for life support and rocket fuel production. This would reduce the cost and logistical challenges of deep space exploration.