Chandrayaan-3 achieves a significant milestone with a successful "hop test" conducted by the moon lander.

S Somanath, Chairperson of ISRO, leads the mission and emphasizes its importance for future lunar exploration.

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The "hop test" is a crucial step towards sample return missions and human exploration of the moon.

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Chandrayaan-2 posed challenges, prompting a thorough review and simulated reconstruction to understand the setbacks.

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The mission's setbacks were identified as a chain of interconnected events, leading to a shift in approach for Chandrayaan-3.

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Chandrayaan-3 benefits from real-world data, instilling confidence in implementing necessary modifications.

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The mission requires extensive deliberation to decide which changes should be made to address observed issues or anticipate future complications.

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The "hop test" is a pivotal step towards broader lunar exploration goals, emphasizing the potential benefits to humanity.

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Increased private sector involvement in space research is advocated to drive India's technological progress and innovation.

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