Chandrayaan 3 lander undergoes crucial test
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday said that the ‘Chandrayaan-3’ lander has “successfully” underwent the Electro-Magnetic Interference/Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMI/EMC) test between January 31 and February 2 at the U R Rao Satellite Centre.
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.
It said, this test is a major milestone in the realisation of the satellites.
According to the space agency, Chandrayaan-3 interplanetary mission has three major modules. They are – the Propulsion module, Lander module and Rover, and the mission’s complexity calls for establishing radio-frequency (RF) communication links between the modules.
“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 and Rover compatibility tests for post landing mission phase were ensured. The performance of the systems was satisfactory,” it added.