CHANDRAYAAN 3 LAST

(REOPENS TAR 71)
The book 'Mission Moon: Exploring the Moon with
Chandrayaan I' is written by S K Das, honorary adviser to
ISRO.
It talks about ISRO's preparation and planning for its
maiden moon mission, among others. The book was released by
Radhakrishnan, in the presence of eminent space scientists,
including former ISRO Chairmen, Dr K Kasturirangan, Prof U R
Rao and Dr G Madhavan Nair.
Prof Rao said the book also cover myths surrounding the
moon. In in a lighter vein, he said ancient poets appeared
unclear of the moon's gender. While at one time it has been
referred to as Chandramukhi, a beautiful face of a woman, yet
at other times, it was referred to as Chandamama, moon uncle.
In response to questions by school children, Rao said a
study had mapped some tunnels on the moon.
"The tunnels could perhaps house human habitats since
they were underground and could keep off radiation and
maintain temperature. The way science was progressing, in the
next 50-60 years we are going to see many new great
discoveries," he added.
"We aren't apologetic about lunar mission," Kasturirangan
said taking on criticism on the money pumped into it.
"As it has ignited a million minds. That is justification
enough," he said.
Nair said ISRO's contribution in discovery of new facets
of the moon has been acknowledged even by NASA.
Asked if India had the potential to take on global
competition, Radhakrishnan said "It is not competition but
working together that matters. It will take one and one to
make 11." PTI