New Delhi: ISRO has made available the legs used for its Vikram lander for technology transfer to Indian industries. The lander leg mechanism was initially developed by ISRO for the Chandrayaan 2 mission, and then was fortified for the Chandrayaan 3 mission to handle more extreme forces. The Chandrayaan 3 mission was a phenomenal success, heralding India as among the few countries with active operations on the lunar surface. A number of New Space startups across India have lunar ambitions, and ISRO is now making the lander leg mechanism available to private industry partners to accelerate their plans. The legs are designed to accommodate landers........

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