India, Japan Chandrayaan‑5 pact for Lunar South Pole mission | AI News Digest
India and Japan have signed an agreement for the Chandrayaan-5 mission, aimed at exploring the lunar South Pole. The partnership, formalized by ISRO and JAXA, coincides with Prime Minister Modi's visit to Tokyo. The mission, known as LUPEX, will investigate Permanently Shadowed Regions on the Moon, which may contain frozen water and other volatile compounds. JAXA will launch the mission using its H3-24L rocket, carrying an Indian lunar lander and a Japanese rover. PM Modi emphasized the strategic benefits of this collaboration, highlighting its potential to enhance scientific understanding and foster innovation. This partnership is expected to have significant implications for both nations and contribute to advancements in space science.
