India's lunar rover has effectively initiated its inaugural movements on the moon's terrain, signifying a momentous accomplishment for the nation. This milestone comes a day after India's Vikram lander made a soft landing near the moon's south pole. The Chandrayaan-3 rover, named Pragyaan, descended from the lander and is now operational on the lunar surface. This achievement places India among a select group of countries, including the US, former Soviet Union, and China, that have achieved soft landings on the moon. Weighing 26kg, Pragyaan will explore the moon's terrain, collecting data and images to send back to Earth for analysis. Equipped with scientific instruments, it aims to study minerals on the moon's surface and analyze its chemical composition. The rover will communicate with the lander, which will then relay information to the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter, orbiting the moon, for transmission to Earth. The landing occurred at the start of a lunar day, granting the rover and lander 14 days of sunlight to charge their batteries. The mission seeks to uncover insights about the moon's surface, including the potential presence of water ice in the south pole's shadowed craters. This discovery could have implications for future lunar habitation and deep space travel.