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Hop Experiment of Chandrayaan-3
May 24 , 2026
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- Scientists revealed new details about the Moon’s upper surface at the Shiv Shakti landing site using data from the “Hop Experiment” of Chandrayaan-3.
- The Vikram lander successfully lifted off the lunar surface by restarting its engines, demonstrating technology useful for future sample-return missions.
- Scientists found layered “cake-like” structures on the Moon formed by long-term micrometeorite impacts.
- The study showed that lunar soil becomes denser and more compact below the surface.
- Chandra’s Surface Thermophysical Experiment (ChaSTE) recorded rapid temperature drops during lunar twilight due to the Moon’s airless environment.
- The Shiv Shakti point is the landing site of Chandrayaan-3 near the Moon’s south polar region.
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