NEWS – ISRO Invites Proposals to Study Chandrayaan-3 Data

HIGHLIGHTS

About Chandrayaan-3 Mission

• Chandrayaan-3, India’s third lunar mission, made a historic soft landing on the southern polar region of the Moon on 23 August 2023.
• India became the first country to land on the Moon’s south pole.
• The mission includes a lander and rover, carrying multiple scientific experiments.

Opportunity for Researchers

• ISRO has issued an Announcement of Opportunity (AO) for scientists to analyse data from Chandrayaan-3 experiments.
• The aim is to enhance scientific outcomes by involving researchers from outside ISRO and Department of Space.

Who Can Apply

• Faculty and researchers from universities, colleges, research institutions, and government organisations in India.
• Proposals can be submitted by individuals or groups of scientists.
• Principal Investigators (PI) must have at least four years of remaining service before retirement.
• Proposals must be forwarded through the head of the institution with proper assurance for support.

Project Details

• Project duration: 3 years, with possible extension of 1 year based on progress and review.
• Proposal deadline: 21 October 2025.
• Projects will be reviewed by a committee, and ISRO will provide annual feedback to improve research activities.

Significance of the Opportunity

• Allows Indian researchers to work with real lunar data from a historic mission.
• Encourages multi-disciplinary research in space science, lunar geology, and technology development.
• Strengthens India’s position in global space research and innovation.