As the D-day for the launch of the India’s second lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 mission neared, let’s have a look at the benefits of this specific mission. ISRO said the core of its efforts in uncovering the deepest secrets of the Universe was to derive and build real-world, practical solutions for India and humanity at large. Fully harnessing the moon was an integral part of this mission–key to future life-sustaining quests into the unknown. The mission would push the boundaries of scientific knowledge, unleash innovation, explore economic possibilities, engage with the public, expand India’s footprint in space and foster shared aspirations of international community. Push the boundaries of scientific knowledge : Clues to some of the most fundamental questions about the Solar system lie hidden in the craters, hills and valleys of the Moon. Studying these will help in unravelling the mysteries of the Universe.
Unleash Innovation : Throwing grand challenges to the youth will unleash the innovation, spurring future research and development.
Explore Economic Possibilities : Industry has always been a partner in ISRO’s space programme and the future holds bigger opportunities for strengthening the alliance.
Engage with the public : Chandrayaaan-2 will inspire the whole nation and motivate the youth to undertake real-life applications of science and technology–to be second to none in solving the problems of man and society.
Expand India’s footprint in space : Moon is the perfect test-bed for proving technologies for future space exploration, as well as in-situ resource utilisation. Foster Shared Aspirations of International
Community : India will be a key contributor in exploring and uncovering the secrets of the Universe –an aspiration shared by the global community.
