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T+257: Chandrayaan-3, Luna-25, and the Deep Space Network (with Scott Tilley)

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Spacecraft Orientation and Solar Panels

The chapter discusses the importance of spacecraft orientation and solar panels in a lunar mission. It explores the challenges of landing in the moon's polar region, highlighting the need to avoid dark craters and extremely cold temperatures. The chapter also mentions the Indian spacecraft and their careful consideration of orientation for maximum power generation.

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