Chandrayaan-4
Chandrayaan-4 Integrated Module' The LAM of transfer module seen on top and its re-entry cone is shown in golden brown. The ascender-lander-propulsion modules are seen beneath it in downward succession | |
| Mission type | Lunar sample return |
|---|---|
| Operator | ISRO |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Bus | Chandrayaan |
| Manufacturer | ISRO |
| Launch mass | 9,200 kg (combined) |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 2028 (planned) |
| Rocket | 2 × LVM3 SC |
| Launch site | Satish Dhawan Space Centre |
| Contractor | ISRO |
| End of mission | |
| Landing date | 2028 (planned) |
Chandrayaan-4 (ⓘ; from Sanskrit: Chandra, "Moon" and yāna, "craat, vehicle") is an upcoming lunar sample return mission of ISRO underdevelopment now and the fourth iteration in its Chandrayaan programme. As of January 2025, the conceptualisation phase has been completed, and the design phase is nearing completion. The mission is expected to launch around 2028. It is planned to return up to 3 kg (6.6 lb) of lunar regolith.