Correct option is C
The correct answer is (c) 50 W
Explanation:
- Chandrayaan-2's Rover "Pragyan" was solar-powered and designed to generate 50 W of electric power using its solar panels.
- This power was required to operate its scientific instruments, facilitate mobility, and enable communication with the Vikram lander.
- The rover had a mission lifespan of one lunar day (about 14 Earth days) and functioned only during the sunlit period on the Moon.
Information Booster:
Chandrayaan-2 Overview:
- Launched:22 July 2019
- Lander Name:Vikram
- Rover Name:Pragyan (meaning "Wisdom" in Sanskrit)
- Mission Type: Lunar Exploration
- location of Chandrayaan-2's lander crash site named as "Tiranga Point."
Chandrayaan-3 Mission Timeline
Event | Date | Details |
Launch | July 14, 2023 | Chandrayaan-3 was launched successfully. |
Lunar Orbit Insertion | August 5, 2023 | The spacecraft entered the Moon's orbit. |
Lander Module Separation | August 17, 2023 | The lander module separated from the propulsion module. |
First Deboosting | August 18, 2023 | Reduced speed for controlled descent; perilune: 30 km, apolune: 100 km. |
Second Deboosting | August 20, 2023 | Further slowing down to enable smooth landing. |
Soft Landing | August 23, 2023 | Successfully landed near 69.36°S, 32.34°E (between Manzinus C and Simpelius N craters). |
Rover Deployment & Exploration Begins | August 24, 2023 | The rover started its scientific exploration on the Moon. |
Chandrayaan 3 Landing Site name: Shiv Shakti Point
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