Somanath highlighted the importance of Chandrayaan-4 in propelling India’s lunar exploration ambitions. He stressed the necessity of ongoing exploration to realise Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of landing an Indian on the moon by 2040.
During a press conference, Somanath highlighted the significance of Chandrayaan-4 in advancing India’s lunar exploration agenda. He emphasised that continuous exploration is essential for achieving the goal set forth by Prime Minister Narendra Modi of landing an Indian on the moon by 2040.
“Chandrayaan-4 is a concept that we are now developing as a continuation of the Chandrayaan series…our honourable Prime Minister has announced that an Indian will land on the moon in 2040. So, if that has to happen, we have to have continuous moon exploration of various kinds,” Somanath said.
“Chandrayaan-4 is the first step in the direction…to step a craft on the moon and collect sample and bring it back to Earth. It demonstrates the full cycle of going to the moon and coming back to Earth,” Somanath explained.