Chandrayaan-1 Moon Impact Probe
The Moon Impact Probe was an autonomous Chandrayaan-1 descent and impact spacecraft released from lunar orbit to demonstrate controlled descent technologies and return measurements before striking the lunar south-polar region.
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Identity
- Aliases
- MIPMoon Impact Probe
- Family Name
- Moon Impact Probe
- Full Name
- Chandrayaan-1 Moon Impact Probe
- Roles
- impactortechnology_demonstrator
- Status
- retired
- Type
- spacecraft
Details
- Description
- The Moon Impact Probe was an autonomous Chandrayaan-1 descent and impact spacecraft released from lunar orbit to demonstrate controlled descent technologies and return measurements before striking the lunar south-polar region.
- First Flight Year
- 2,008
- Last Flight Year
- 2,008
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Spacecraft Specs
- Launch Mass Kg
- 35
- Reusability
- expendable
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- Creation Time
- July 31, 2026 at 06:00:42 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 31, 2026 at 06:00:42 UTC
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