In a groundbreaking discovery that has left the moon rocking, Vikram, the Chandrayaan-3 lander, is now officially a celestial disco ball. Move over, Tranquility Base, because the Moon just got a whole lot groovier.
NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO), after years of silently judging Earth from its lunar perch, decided it was high time to throw a space party. What better place to install the cosmic dancefloor than on Vikram itself?
Reports suggest that the LRO sent laser beams to Vikram’s onboard mirror-based instrument, turning the lander into a mirror ball with flair. Sources close to the orbiter say it wanted to test the moon’s potential as the next big party destination.
“It’s like, disco never died; it just needed a change of scenery. And what better place than the moon, right?” commented a NASA scientist wearing a glittery spacesuit.
The Laser Retroreflector Array (LRA) on Vikram, affectionately called the “Lunar Shimmerinator” by NASA insiders, is now the talk of the galaxy. This 2-inch wide dome-shaped instrument, bedazzled with eight finely-polished mirrors, is ready to reflect moonlight and cosmic vibes in all directions.
ISRO and NASA jointly announced the moon’s new status as the hottest party spot in the galaxy. “We always knew the moon had potential, but now it’s proven – the moon is where it’s at,” said an ISRO official, enthusiastically moonwalking away.
Meanwhile, Earth’s party planners are reportedly scrambling to organize the first-ever interplanetary dance-off. Rumor has it that historical figures like Cleopatra, Shakespeare, and even dinosaurs will be making a guest appearance.
So, mark your calendars, folks! The Moon is no longer just a romantic destination; it’s now a cosmic disco waiting for Earth to join the intergalactic boogie. Let the countdown to the moonwalk-off begin! 
