Science & Technology Current Affairs - 2026-07-24

Background: India's ambitious lunar exploration program, spearheaded by ISRO, has achieved significant milestones with the Chandrayaan series. These missions aim to study the Moon's surface, composition, and potential for resources. Current Context: As of July 2026, the Chandrayaan-4 mission is reportedly in its advanced planning stages, with a target lunar landing set for late 2026. This mission is expected to be a more complex undertaking than its predecessors, potentially involving international collaboration and advanced scientific payloads for in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) studies. Impact: The successful execution of Chandrayaan-4 would further solidify India's position as a major player in space exploration, enhance scientific understanding of the Moon, and pave the way for future human missions and resource exploitation.