ISRO Launches Chandrayaan-4 to Explore Lunar South Pole Today

India’s ISRO successfully launched Chandrayaan-4 early this morning from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. The mission aims to explore the lunar south pole, focusing on water ice detection and mineral analysis. Chandrayaan-4 carries advanced instruments, including a terrain mapping camera and a lunar lidar system. According to ISRO officials cited by Reuters, this mission will enhance understanding of the moon’s geology and support future human exploration. The launch marks India’s fourth lunar mission, reinforcing its growing role in space exploration.