Pragyan Rover Module Transition in 'Sleep Mode' — The Pragyan Rover module, part of the Vikram lander mission, has been transitioned into a 'sleep mode' following the successful completion of its tasks on the lunar surface, with anticipation of reactivation for new missions.

ISRO’s Pragyan Rover Module in ‘Sleep Mode’ After Successful Lunar Mission; Awaits Reactivation

By MyNewsNE Desk On Sep 3, 2023 Last updated Sep 3, 2023

National Desk, 3rd September: The Indian Space and Research Organisation (ISRO) announced on Saturday that the Pragyan Rover module, which was part of the Vikram lander mission, has been transitioned into a ‘sleep mode’ after successfully accomplishing its assigned tasks on the lunar surface.

ISRO further disclosed that the next lunar sunrise is expected on September 22, 2023, and the organization is optimistic about reactivating the rover for a new series of missions.

ISRO shared the news in X (formerly Twitter)

Chandrayaan-3 Mission:
The Rover completed its assignments.

It is now safely parked and set into Sleep mode.
APXS and LIBS payloads are turned off.
Data from these payloads is transmitted to the Earth via the Lander.

Currently, the battery is fully charged.
The solar panel is…
— ISRO (@isro) September 2, 2023