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| Scientific Objectives |
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| The Chandrayaan-1 mission is aimed at high-resolution
remote sensing of the moon in visible, near infrared(NIR),
low energy X-rays and high-energy X-ray regions. Specifically
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To prepare a three-dimensional atlas (with a high
spatial and altitude resolution of 5-10m) of both
near and far side of the moon. |
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To conduct chemical and mineralogical mapping of the
entire lunar surface for distribution of elements such as
Magnesium, Aluminum, Silicon, Calcium, Iron and Titanium
with a spatial resolution of about 25 km and high atomic number
elements such as Radon, Uranium & Thorium with a spatial resolution of about 20 km. |
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| Simultaneous photo geological and chemical mapping will
enable identification of different geological units, which
will test the early evolutionary history of the moon and
help in determining the nature and stratigraphy of the
lunar crust. |
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| Mission Objectives |
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To realise the mission goal of harnessing the
science payloads, lunar craft and the launch vehicle
with suitable ground support systems including DSN
station. |
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To realise the integration and testing, launching
and achieving lunar polar orbit of about 100 km,
in-orbit operation of experiments, communication/
telecommand, telemetry data reception, quick look
data and archival for scientific utilization by
identified group of scientists. |
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