"Chandrayaan-4 Mission Confirmed: ISRO Targets Historic Lunar South Pole Rover by 2026"

Chennai, June 27, 2025 — In a move that has sparked excitement across India and the global scientific community, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has officially confirmed the Chandrayaan-4 mission — its most ambitious lunar project to date. Scheduled for launch in mid-2026, this mission aims to deliver a next-generation rover to the unexplored lunar south pole region. 🔭 The Mission Vision: Dr. S. Somnath, ISRO Chairman, announced on Thursday that the Chandrayaan-4 will go beyond its predecessor’s achievements. “We’ve learned from Chandrayaan-2 and Chandrayaan-3. Now, with Chandrayaan-4, we are planning to establish a longer-duration presence on the Moon’s surface,” he said at the press meet in Bengaluru. 🚀 Key Features of Chandrayaan-4: Lunar Rover with AI navigation 6-month surface mission ISRO-developed RTG (Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator) power source Collaboration with NASA and JAXA for joint instrumentation Potential deployment of a mini communication ...