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<p>	 After this, Now a series of sequential experiments will be initiated: ISRO Chairman	 	</p>
<p>						BENGALURU: In a monumental achievement, the Chandrayaan-3 mission has marked a significant step forward as the rover &#8216;Pragyan&#8217; triumphantly disembarked from the lander &#8216;Vikram&#8217; and began its journey of lunar exploration. This historic feat was confirmed by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), solidifying India&#8217;s footprint on the moon once again.</p>
<p>Announcing the development via &#8216;X&#8217; formerly called as Twitter on Thursday, ISRO stated, &#8220;Chandrayaan-3 Rover: &#8216;Made in India &#8211; Made for Moon&#8217;.&#8221; The rover &#8216;Pragyan&#8217; emerged from the lander &#8216;Vikram&#8217;, ushering in a new era of lunar scientific investigation. The successful separation of the rover had been earlier affirmed by official sources.</p>
<p>ISRO Chairman S. Somanath shared his insights, revealing that the lander &#8216;Vikram&#8217; had precisely touched down at the designated site on the lunar surface, eliciting a sense of pride and jubilation across the nation. &#8220;The landing site was meticulously chosen, covering an area of 4.5 km by 2.5 km. The lander has splendidly reached its intended destination, landing within a mere 300 meters of the central spot. This achievement underscores our precise planning and execution,&#8221; Somanath stated.</p>
<p>The landmark event unfolded on Wednesday at 6:04 pm, as the lander &#8216;Vikram&#8217; delicately made contact with the lunar terrain. Prior to this triumphant moment, ISRO had unveiled their ingenious plan to launch the 26 kg six-wheeled rover &#8216;Pragyan&#8217; from within the lander, using one of its panels as a ramp. The combined weight of the lander and rover amounts to 1,752 kg, and they are geared to function for a single lunar day, equivalent to approximately 14 Earth days, dedicated to comprehensive lunar environmental studies.</p>
<p>The &#8216;Pragyan&#8217; rover is poised to undertake surface traverses across the moon, meticulously analyzing its chemical composition. Armed with a suite of scientific payloads, the rover will leverage its &#8216;APXS&#8217; instrument to unravel crucial data about the lunar terrain&#8217;s mineral makeup, thereby deepening our comprehension of the moon&#8217;s characteristics. An additional significant component carried by &#8216;Pragyan&#8217; is the Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscope (LIBS). This advanced tool is primed to precisely ascertain the composition of lunar rocks and soil, furnishing researchers with valuable insights into the moon&#8217;s geological history.</p>
<p>ISRO Chairman S. Somanath emphasized, &#8220;Once the rover is released from the ramp, a series of sequential experiments will be initiated. The condensed timeframe of just one lunar day, equating to 14 Earth days, will witness the execution of these groundbreaking experiments.&#8221;</p>
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