India successfully launched its Chandrayaan-3

India successfully launched its Chandrayaan-3 mission on Friday, July 14, 2023, at 2:35 PM IST.

India successfully launched its Chandrayaan-3

 The mission is India's second attempt to land a spacecraft on the moon, and its success would make India the fourth country to do so.

The launch took place from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The spacecraft was launched on a GSLV Mark 3 (LVM 3) heavy-lift launch vehicle.

The Chandrayaan-3 mission consists of a lander and a rover. The lander is called Vikram, and the rover is called Pragyan. The lander will attempt to land on the lunar surface in the south polar region. The rover will then deploy from the lander and explore the lunar surface.

The Chandrayaan-3 mission is expected to last for one year. The mission's main objectives are to:

  • Soft land the lander on the lunar surface
  • Deploy the rover and explore the lunar surface
  • Conduct scientific experiments on the lunar surface

The success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission would be a major achievement for India's space program. It would also be a significant contribution to the international effort to explore the moon.

ISRO Chairman S. Somanath said that the launch of Chandrayaan-3 was a "proud moment" for India. He said that the mission would "further our understanding of the moon and its resources."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated ISRO on the successful launch of Chandrayaan-3. He said that the mission was a "testament to the hard work and dedication" of the ISRO team.

The launch of Chandrayaan-3 is a major milestone for India's space program. It is a sign of India's growing capabilities in space exploration. The success of the mission would be a major achievement for India and would contribute to the international effort to explore the moon.

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