December 23, 2024

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Chandrayaan-3 Budget less than 'Interstellar', Elon Musk Reacts

Chandrayaan-3 Budget less than ‘Interstellar’, Elon Musk Reacts

Earlier, Indian X users compared Chandrayaan-3 budget to ‘Adipurush’, alleging the former’s lower cost. Comparisons resurfaced, stirring discussions again.

Elon Musk responds as Chandrayaan nears lunar mission completion. Praises India’s mission, contrasting budget with Interstellar’s $165M. Musk’s positive comment follows X (formerly Twitter) post comparing Chandrayaan-3’s cost to Interstellar’s budget.

Chandrayaan-3’s budget reported around $75M, while Interstellar spent $165M. Vikram lander set to touch down.

Reuters reports Chandrayaan-3’s budget at $75M, ANI cites ₹250 crore approved cost (excluding launch vehicle expenses). Interstellar’s cost converts to around ₹1,200 crore after dollar-to-rupee conversion.

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Earlier, Chandrayaan-3 budget compared to ‘Adipurush’; movie budget controversies arise, no official figures.

Chandrayaan-3 features 2-metre lander, aims to conduct experiments near lunar south pole for two weeks. Chandrayaan-3’s development started in January 2020, launch originally set for 2021, delayed due to Covid-19. Chandrayaan-2 (2020) successfully orbited, lander and rover crashed near Chandrayaan-3’s touchdown site.

Musk acknowledges India’s lunar effort, lauds mission’s impact on national progress. X post sparks Elon Musk’s response about Chandrayaan-3, appreciating India’s space endeavor. X post contrasts Chandrayaan-3’s $75M budget with Interstellar’s $165M expenses; Elon Musk’s positive remark follows.

Chandrayaan-3’s budget disclosed as $75M; ANI reports ₹250 crore approved cost.

Film ‘Adipurush’ budget controversy akin to Chandrayaan-3; movie’s actual cost disputed.

Chandrayaan-3 targets lunar research, delayed by pandemic; learning from Chandrayaan-2’s orbiter success, lander setback.

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