Chandrayaan-3: India's Third Lunar Mission Takes Off

 August 23, 2023 at 6:04 pm IST. The landing will be livestreamed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on its website and social media channels.

The Chandrayaan-3 mission is India's third lunar mission and its first attempt to soft land on the Moon's south pole. The south pole is a region of the Moon that has not been explored by any other country, and it is thought to be rich in water ice.

The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft consists of three modules: an orbiter, a lander, and a rover. The orbiter will remain in orbit around the Moon, while the lander will attempt to soft land on the surface. The rover will then deploy from the lander and explore the surrounding area.

The Chandrayaan-3 mission is a major milestone for India's space program. If successful, it will make India the fourth country to soft land on the Moon. The mission is also expected to yield valuable scientific data about the Moon's south pole.

Here are the latest updates on the Chandrayaan-3 mission:

• August 22: The Chandrayaan-3 lander is now 25 kilometers away from the Moon's surface.
• August 21: The Chandrayaan-3 lander successfully completed its fourth and final orbit-raising maneuver.
• August 20: The Chandrayaan-3 lander successfully separated from the Chandrayaan-3 orbiter.
• August 17: The Chandrayaan-3 lander was successfully separated from the Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module.
• August 5: The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft was successfully inserted into lunar orbit.
• July 29: The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft was successfully launched into orbit around the Earth.

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The Chandrayaan-3 mission is a major undertaking, and there is always the possibility of delays or setbacks. However, the ISRO is confident in the mission's success, and India is poised to make history on Wednesday.