Chandrayaan Vikram Lander Wooden Model
Our designers loved working with the artisans from Channapatna Woodcraft! Together they interpreted the details of ISRO's Vikram Lander and created this masterpiece! Discover the intricacies of space exploration with our meticulously crafted wooden scale model of the Vikram Lander. Perfect for space enthusiasts and collectors alike, this handcrafted replica captures the essence of India's historic lunar mission.
Features:
- Material: High-quality Ale Mara wood with a lacquer polished finish
- Detailing: Includes landing gear, antennas, and solar panels
- Base: Sturdy wooden base for display
Why Choose Our Vikram Lander Model?
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Authentic Design: Each detail, from the landing legs to the communication instruments, is faithfully recreated to honor the original spacecraft.
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Quality Craftsmanship: Handcrafted by skilled artisans, using sustainable materials to ensure durability and a premium finish.
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Educational Value: Ideal for educational purposes, inspiring young minds to learn about space missions and engineering feats.
Perfect for:
- Space enthusiasts
- Educational institutions
- Collectors of space memorabilia
Add a piece of space history to your collection or gift it to someone special. This Vikram Lander model is a timeless tribute to India's advancements in space exploration. Order now and bring the marvels of space closer to home!
This handcrafted product is made by artisans of Channapatna Woodcraft, craft that has existed since the 1700s near Bangalore in Karnataka. Said to have originated in Persia, Tipu Sultan got local artisans from around Channapatana to learn and develop it, originally to make toys.
These handcrafted wooden crafts are made using traditional, turned lacquer ware techniques and are coloured using natural dyes. These products are absolutely eco friendly and non hazardous. These products are made using locally available soft wood called Ale Mara, natural lacquer and vegetable dyes like turmeric, spinach and indigo. The toys are made with great attention to quality and safety! Your dose of daily inspiration, with this model of rocket science!
The Lander of Chandrayaan-2 was named Vikram after Dr Vikram A Sarabhai, the Father of the Indian Space Programme. It was designed to function for one lunar day, which is equivalent to about 14 Earth days.
ISRO’s Chandrayaan-2 - the second Indian spacecraft of Lunar exploration satellites were launched in July, 2019 from the Sriharikota spaceport by GSLV Mk-III. It comprised an orbiter, lander named Vikram and rover named Pragyan developed in India.
The Vikram Lander is a module that enabled the delivery of Rover to the lunar surface. To locate the presence of water and other important minerals on the lunar surface. Vikram lander landed on September 7, 2019 in the south polar region on lunar surface. Once it touched down, Vikram established a direct high-bandwidth communication link to Earth. The Pragyan rover was deployed from the Vikram lander to study the lunar surface and to carry out experiments on the Moon.
