Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that India and Japan will work together on the Chandrayaan-5 mission, marking a major step in international space cooperation. The announcement came during his official visit to Tokyo and reflects the deepening scientific, technological, and strategic partnership between the two countries.
The mission aims to study water and ice deposits on the Moon while strengthening peaceful space exploration. By combining India’s space achievements with Japan’s advanced technology, Chandrayaan-5 is set to achieve ambitious scientific goals. Experts say the partnership highlights a shared commitment to innovation, research, and sustainable exploration beyond Earth.
During high-level discussions with the Japanese Prime Minister, Mr Modi underlined the friendship and trust between the two nations. Talks also covered wider cooperation in parliamentary exchanges, human resource development, and cultural initiatives, building a strong foundation for long-term collaboration in science and technology.
Chandrayaan-5 will feature an Indian-built lander and a Japanese-built rover, expected to be the heaviest ever sent to the lunar surface. The mission will launch from Japan and conduct advanced research on the Moon’s surface, geology, and environment, while serving as a symbol of peaceful international collaboration.
The partnership also extends to areas such as healthcare innovation, mobility, transport, artificial intelligence, and infrastructure, with both countries pooling expertise to boost technological advancement.
India’s progress in lunar exploration has been significant. In 2023, the Vikram lander and Pragyan rover successfully landed near the South Pole of the Moon at the Shiva Shakti point, operating for one lunar day and providing new insights into mineral composition, soil, and water ice. Chandrayaan-5 aims to build on this success and expand knowledge of the Moon.
This collaboration also highlights Asia’s growing role in global space research, showcasing how international partnerships can drive scientific discovery and peaceful cooperation.
India continues to prepare for upcoming missions including Chandrayaan-6, Chandrayaan-7, and Chandrayaan-8, along with plans for its own space station by 2028 and human spaceflight under the Gaganyaan program. Chandrayaan-5 will serve as an important milestone in this journey.
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