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LVM-3 | Chandrayaan-4 First Launch

Indian Space Research OrganizationSatish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad — Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India

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mission

Name
Chandrayaan-4 First Launch
Type
Planetary Science
Target orbit
Lunar Orbit (LO)

Chandrayaan-4 is a planned lunar sample-return mission of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and will be the fourth mission of its Chandrayaan programme. The mission consist of five modules, namely the DM (Descender Module), AM (Ascender Module), TM (Transfer Module), RM (Re-entry Module) and PM (Propulsion Module). The planned mission life is 1 lunar day and the landing site will be near the Lunar South Pole. The first launch will lift the DM (Descender Module) and AM (Ascender Module) to orbit.

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vehicle & provider

Rocket
Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (GSLV Mk III)
Family
GSLV
Provider
Indian Space Research Organization
Type
Government
Country
IND

launch site

Pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
Location
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Country
IND
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
13.7199, 80.2304