Chandrayaan-3 has been successfully tested for electromagnetic interference and capability to further India’s lunar mission. The purpose of this test is to ensure that the satellite systems work properly in conjunction with the expected electromagnetic levels in the space environment.
The Indian Space Research Organization has said that this is an important milestone in the preparation of satellites. ISRO announced yesterday that the test was conducted between January 31 and February 2 at the UR RAW Satellite Center in Bengaluru. It is also reported that during this test several issues relating to the post-landing phase of Chandrayaan’s mission were investigated. These include a number of tests including launchability, polarization of the antenna for all radio frequency systems, and compatibility of the lander and rover.
During this, the performance of all the systems was satisfactory. The Chandrayaan-3 mission has three major modules – Propulsion, Lander and Rover. The complexity of this operation relates to the establishment of radio frequency communication links between these modules.
