The Chandrayaan-2 Mission will land the Pragyan Rover at which place on the…
2019
The Chandrayaan-2 Mission will land the Pragyan Rover at which place on the moon’s surface?
- A.
Near the moon’s Equator
- B.
Near the moon’s South Pole
- C.
Near the moon’s North Pole
- D.
On the Far side of the Moon
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Correct answer: B
Answer: Near the moon’s South Pole
Explanation: Chandrayaan-2's lander (Vikram) and the Pragyan rover were intended to land in the lunar south polar region. This area is of special scientific interest because permanently shadowed craters there can trap water ice and other volatiles, making it a priority for surface exploration.
Mission intent: Land the Vikram lander and deploy the Pragyan rover on the near-side south polar region to study surface composition and search for resources like water ice.
Scientific significance: The south pole has permanently shadowed zones that can preserve volatiles, making discoveries there especially valuable for science and future exploration.
Status note: Chandrayaan-2 was launched in July 2019 and the lander attempted landing in September 2019. Contact with the lander was lost during descent, but the orbiter continues to operate and provide useful scientific data.
Clarification: The equator, north pole, and the far side are different landing regions; this mission specifically targeted the near-side south polar region.