ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 moon lander and rover, Vikram and Pragyan, are unlikely to be revived, according to eminent space scientist A S Kiran Kumar. Efforts to reestablish communication have yielded no signals since September 22.
The mission, which successfully achieved a soft landing near the lunar south pole, marked a significant milestone for India. The lander and rover were put into sleep mode in early September with hopes of awakening them at the next lunar sunrise, but this now appears unlikely.
The mission’s objectives have been met, providing valuable data for future lunar endeavors. Kiran Kumar also mentioned the possibility of a sample-return mission, but didn’t specify a timeline.
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