ISRO is developing technology to keep lunar landers operational for 200 days on the Moon, a massive leap from the current 14-day limit imposed by lunar nights. Chairman V. Narayanan announced the collaboration with the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) to develop advanced thermal management systems that allow landers to survive the -170°C lunar night. This is not just incremental improvement—it's a fundamental shift from short-stay missions to persistent lunar presence.

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