Chandrayaan-3 Lander Completes its Key Tests

Bengaluru: In a boost to India’s moon mission, Chandrayaan-3 successfully underwent EMI-EMC (Electro – Magnetic Interference/ Electro-Magnetic Compatibility) at U R Rao Satellite Centre, Bengaluru.

The test was conducted between January 31 and February 2. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced this on Sunday.

Chandrayaan-3 interplanetary mission has three major modules: the Propulsion module, Lander module, and Rover. The mission’s complexity calls for establishing radio-frequency (RF) communication links between the modules.

The statement said, during the Chandrayaan-3 lander EMI/EC test, Launcher compatibility, Antenna Polarization of all RF systems, Standalone auto compatibility tests for orbital and powered descent mission phases, and Lander & Rover compatibility tests for post landing mission phase were ensured.

The performance of the systems was satisfactory, it said.
The EMI-EMC test is conducted for satellite missions to ensure the functionality of the satellite subsystems in the space environment and their compatibility with the expected electromagnetic levels.

Isro said in a statement that this test is a major milestone in the realisation of the satellites.