Science & Technology Current Affairs - 2026-06-23

Background: India's space agency, ISRO, has a rich history of lunar exploration with the Chandrayaan program. Chandrayaan-1 confirmed the presence of water molecules on the Moon, and Chandrayaan-3 successfully achieved a soft landing near the lunar south pole. Current Context: ISRO is now planning Chandrayaan-4, a more ambitious mission aimed at enhancing lunar exploration capabilities. This mission is expected to focus on advanced scientific experiments and potentially a sample return capability, building upon the successes of its predecessors. Impact: Chandrayaan-4 will further solidify India's position as a major player in space exploration, contributing valuable scientific data and technological advancements in lunar science and robotics.