ISRO & Japan’s JAXA to Partner for Chandrayaan-5 Mission: PM Modi
In a significant development in the field of space exploration, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday that the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) will collaborate for the Chandrayaan-5 mission. The joint mission is set to mark a new era in space cooperation between the two nations, further expanding India’s presence in the lunar exploration.
The announcement was made during a joint briefing after talks between PM Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Tokyo. PM Modi emphasized that India’s active participation in space exploration has gone beyond the limits of the earth and will become a symbol of mankind’s progress in space.
The Chandrayaan-5 mission is scheduled to be a significant upgrade over its predecessor, Chandrayaan-3, which was launched in 2022 and involved a lunar lander and rover. The new mission is expected to include advanced technologies and capabilities, including sophisticated instruments for scientific research and exploration.
The partnership between ISRO and JAXA is a testament to the growing ties between India and Japan in the field of space exploration. Both countries have been actively collaborating on various space-related projects, including the development of satellites and launch vehicles.
ISRO has been making rapid strides in recent years, with notable successes including the launch of Chandrayaan-1, which was India’s first lunar mission, and the Mars Orbiter Mission, which was the country’s first interplanetary mission. The organization has also been working on the development of a reusable launch vehicle, the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV-TD), which is expected to be a major breakthrough in the field of space technology.
JAXA, on the other hand, has been a leader in the field of space exploration in Japan, with a range of successful missions including the Hayabusa spacecraft, which returned samples from the asteroid Itokawa, and the Akatsuki spacecraft, which studied the Venusian atmosphere.
The partnership between ISRO and JAXA is expected to bring together the best of both worlds, combining India’s expertise in spacecraft design and development with Japan’s advanced technologies and capabilities. The joint mission is expected to focus on a range of scientific and exploration objectives, including the search for water and other resources on the moon, as well as the study of the lunar surface and subsurface.
The collaboration is also expected to pave the way for further cooperation between India and Japan in the field of space exploration, including joint missions to other planets and celestial bodies. The partnership is seen as a major step forward in the field of international cooperation in space exploration, and is expected to have significant benefits for both countries.
In conclusion, the announcement of the ISRO-JAXA partnership for the Chandrayaan-5 mission is a significant development in the field of space exploration, marking a new era in cooperation between India and Japan. The joint mission is expected to be a major breakthrough in the field of lunar exploration, and will mark a significant step forward in the development of space technology in both countries.
