Vikram kicked up 2 tonnes of lunar dust, say scientists Subject : Science and Tech SECTION: Space technology Context: Chandrayaan­3’s lander module, Vikram, had generated an “ejecta halo” on the lunar surface while making the historic touchdown on the south pole of the moon on August 23. According to a new study, Vikram raised lunar dust and generated a bright patch around itself when it landed on the moon. About Chandrayaan 3: Chandrayaan-3 is India’s third lunar mission and second attempt at achieving a soft landing on the moon’s surface. […]