<p>India’s moon mission, Chandrayaan-3 scripted&nbsp;history on August 23 with the successful landing on the moon’s South Pole. After this, India became the fourth nation to land on the lunar surface after Russia (Soviet Union), the United States and China, and the first-ever nation to soft land on the south pole of the moon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated India and the world, calling this achievement a gift for humankind and science. The scenes at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) were euphoric. ISRO chief S Somanth dedicated this historic feat to the entire scientific community of India’s space agency.</p>

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<h2><strong>Chandrayaan-3: What’s next after Vikram Lander’s successful landing on moon?</strong></h2>

<p>On August 24, Chandrayaan-3’s Pragyan rover successfully ramped down from the Vikram lander. ISRO shared the mission update on X (formerly Twitter), “Chandrayaan-3 ROVER: Made in India, Made for the MOON! The Ch-3 Rover ramped down from the Lander and India took a walk on the moon! More updates soon."</p>

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<h2><strong>What will Pragyan rover do now?</strong></h2>

<p>The Pragyan rover will now carry out a series of experiments on the surface of the moon. The rover will send data to the lander which will send it to Earth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pragyan will check the chemical composition of the lunar surface, and examine the lunar soil and rocks. It will measure the ions and electrons density and the thermal properties of the lunar surface near the polar region. This will be the first of its kind study as no other country has ever ventured to the moon's south pole.</p>

<h2><strong>The mission objectives of Chandrayaan-3 were:</strong></h2>

<p>1. To demonstrate a safe and soft landing on the lunar surface</p>

<p>2. To have the rover moving on the moon&nbsp;</p>

<p>3. To conduct in-situ scientific experiments</p>

<p>The mission has already completed two of its objectives. The rover will stay on the lunar surface for 1 Lunar day or 14 Earth days. But what will happen after 14 days?</p>

<h2><strong>What will happen to Chandrayaan-3 after 14 days?</strong></h2>

<p>While Vikram and Pragyan have a planned mission life of 1 lunar day (14 days on Earth), there is a possibility that the duo could live longer. ISRO has designed its lander and rover to harness solar power and charge its onboard batteries, but that would be possible only during the lunar day.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After lunar day, comes lunar night for 14 days when temperatures drop severely and go well below -150ºC. If the lander and rover survive the lunar night (14.75 earth days), it might be possible for them to get revived when the lunar day breaks and solar power is available, multiple ISRO officials told WION Correspondent, Sidharth MP.</p>

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India’s moon mission, Chandrayaan-3 scripted history on August 23 with the successful landing on the moon’s South Pole. After this, India became the fourth nation to land on the lunar surface after Russia (Soviet Union), the United States and China, and the first-ever nation to soft land on the south pole of the moon.

India’s moon mission, Chandrayaan-3 scripted history on August 23 with the successful landing on the moon’s South Pole. After this, India became the fourth nation to land on the lunar surface after Russia (Soviet Union), the United States and China, and the first-ever nation to soft land on the south pole of the moon. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated India and the world, calling this achievement a gift for humankind and science. The scenes at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) were euphoric. ISRO chief S Somanth dedicated this historic feat to the entire scientific community of India’s space agency. Also Read | Porsche does not see India as a potential market anymore: Report Chandrayaan-3: What’s next after Vikram Lander’s successful landing on moon? On August 24, Chandrayaan-3’s Pragyan rover successfully ramped down from the Vikram lander. ISRO shared the mission update on X (formerly Twitter), “Chandrayaan-3 ROVER: Made in India, Made for the MOON! The Ch-3 Rover ramped down from the Lander and India took a walk on the moon! More updates soon." Chandrayaan-3 Mission: Chandrayaan-3 ROVER: Made in India 🇮🇳 Made for the MOON🌖! The Ch-3 Rover ramped down from the Lander and India took a walk on the moon ! More updates soon.#Chandrayaan_3#Ch3 — ISRO (@isro) August 24, 2023 × What will Pragyan rover do now? The Pragyan rover will now carry out a series of experiments on the surface of the moon. The rover will send data to the lander which will send it to Earth. Pragyan will check the chemical composition of the lunar surface, and examine the lunar soil and rocks. It will measure the ions and electrons density and the thermal properties of the lunar surface near the polar region. This will be the first of its kind study as no other country has ever ventured to the moon's south pole. The mission objectives of Chandrayaan-3 were: 1. To demonstrate a safe and soft landing on the lunar surface 2. To have the rover moving on the moon 3. To conduct in-situ scientific experiments The mission has already completed two of its objectives. The rover will stay on the lunar surface for 1 Lunar day or 14 Earth days. But what will happen after 14 days? What will happen to Chandrayaan-3 after 14 days? While Vikram and Pragyan have a planned mission life of 1 lunar day (14 days on Earth), there is a possibility that the duo could live longer. ISRO has designed its lander and rover to harness solar power and charge its onboard batteries, but that would be possible only during the lunar day. Also Read | Vegetable prices in India to fall from September: RBI governor After lunar day, comes lunar night for 14 days when temperatures drop severely and go well below -150ºC. If the lander and rover survive the lunar night (14.75 earth days), it might be possible for them to get revived when the lunar day breaks and solar power is available, multiple ISRO officials told WION Correspondent, Sidharth MP. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p><strong>Chandrayaan-3 soft landing:&nbsp;</strong>The countdown begins. India’s lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 is all set to land on the moon’s South Pole on August 23 around 6:04 pm IST. The India Space Research Organisation (ISRO) shared the update of the Chandrayaan-3 mission on X (formerly Twitter) and thanked everyone for their wishes and positivity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ahead of the landing, the space agency said the Mission Operations Complex (MOX), located at the ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC), is buzzing with energy and excitement.</p>

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<p>Chandrayaan-3 is the third instalment of the Chandrayaan series and India's second attempt to achieve a soft landing on the Moon's surface. Only three countries have successfully landed spacecraft on the airless lunar surface.</p>

<p>The Chandrayaan-3 mission is currently in Phase-7, which is the Pre-Landing Phase. Phase-7 began on Monday, with the second and final deboosting operation being successfully carried out on August 20.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What is soft landing on moon?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>A 'soft landing' takes place when a spacecraft lands intact on the lunar surface and does not, intentionally or otherwise, crash. The Moon Lander Vikram, which separated from its orbiting mothership, has already performed two manoeuvres to lower its altitude for a perfect touchdown.</p>

<p>On April 11, Israel attempted a soft landing near the lunar South Pole of the Moon. The Israeli craft, however, faced problems during its landing and crashed on the Moon.</p>

<p>Watch |<strong>&nbsp;ISRO LVM-3 fully integrated ahead of Chandrayaan-3 launch</strong></p>

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<p>Israel's attempt at a Moon landing failed at the last minute when the craft suffered an engine failure as it prepared to land.</p>

<h2><strong>Chandrayaan-3: What is different this time?</strong></h2>

<p>Chandrayaan-3 consists of an indigenous Lander module (LM), a Propulsion module (PM), and a Rover with the objective of developing and demonstrating new technologies required for interplanetary missions. The Lander will have the capability to soft land at a specified lunar site and deploy the Rover which will carry out in-situ chemical analysis of the lunar surface during the course of its mobility.</p>

<p>The propulsion module will carry the Lander from launch vehicle injection to the final lunar 100 km circular polar orbit and separate the two.</p>

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<p>Ahead of the Chandrayaan-3 launch, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S Somanath on Monday said that they “will be able to do a soft landing on the Moon” during the mission.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chandrayaan-3's technology improved its design to ensure that it achieved a successful soft landing this time. Some notable changes are:</p>

<p><strong>Simplified payload&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>While Chandrayaan-2's orbiter carried nine in-situ instruments, Chandrayaan-3's propulsion module will house a single instrument called 'spectro-polarimetry of habitable planet earth' (SHAPE). SHAPE will analyse Earth's spectrum to generate data on habitable exoplanets, contributing to the study of exoplanetary habitability and the search for potential life beyond our Solar System.</p>

<p><strong>Enhanced Lander capabilities&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Based on the lessons learned from Chandrayaan-2, Chandrayaan-3 incorporates "lander hazard detection &amp; avoidance cameras" to assist in coordination with the orbiter and mission control during the lander's descent to the lunar surface. Chandrayaan-3 will feature two such cameras compared to the single camera on its predecessor.</p>

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<h3><strong>Chandrayaan-2</strong></h3>

<p>Chandrayaan-2 was launched on 22 July 2019 with an attempt to ‘soft-land’ on the lunar surface. However, the orbiter’s attempt to soft-land a robotic module named Vikram on the moon’s surface failed on 7 September 2019. A successful landing would have made history for India as it would have been the world’s first lunar landing near its unexplored South Pole.</p>

<h3><strong>Chandrayaan-1</strong></h3>

<p>Chandrayaan-1 was launched on 22 October 2008, a major boost to the country’s indigenous space programme. It was launched to survey the lunar surface over a two-year period and to produce a complete map of the chemical composition at the surface and three-dimensional topography.</p>

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Chandrayaan-3 soft landing: The countdown begins. India’s lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 is all set to land on the moon’s South Pole on August 23 around 6:04 pm IST.

Chandrayaan-3 soft landing: The countdown begins. India’s lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 is all set to land on the moon’s South Pole on August 23 around 6:04 pm IST. The India Space Research Organisation (ISRO) shared the update of the Chandrayaan-3 mission on X (formerly Twitter) and thanked everyone for their wishes and positivity. Ahead of the landing, the space agency said the Mission Operations Complex (MOX), located at the ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC), is buzzing with energy and excitement. Also Read | Watch | Monsoon mayhem submerges parts of India's north; at least 12 dead so far Chandrayaan-3 is the third instalment of the Chandrayaan series and India's second attempt to achieve a soft landing on the Moon's surface. Only three countries have successfully landed spacecraft on the airless lunar surface. The Chandrayaan-3 mission is currently in Phase-7, which is the Pre-Landing Phase. Phase-7 began on Monday, with the second and final deboosting operation being successfully carried out on August 20. What is soft landing on moon? A 'soft landing' takes place when a spacecraft lands intact on the lunar surface and does not, intentionally or otherwise, crash. The Moon Lander Vikram, which separated from its orbiting mothership, has already performed two manoeuvres to lower its altitude for a perfect touchdown. On April 11, Israel attempted a soft landing near the lunar South Pole of the Moon. The Israeli craft, however, faced problems during its landing and crashed on the Moon. Watch | ISRO LVM-3 fully integrated ahead of Chandrayaan-3 launch × Israel's attempt at a Moon landing failed at the last minute when the craft suffered an engine failure as it prepared to land. Chandrayaan-3: What is different this time? Chandrayaan-3 consists of an indigenous Lander module (LM), a Propulsion module (PM), and a Rover with the objective of developing and demonstrating new technologies required for interplanetary missions. The Lander will have the capability to soft land at a specified lunar site and deploy the Rover which will carry out in-situ chemical analysis of the lunar surface during the course of its mobility. The propulsion module will carry the Lander from launch vehicle injection to the final lunar 100 km circular polar orbit and separate the two. Also Read | INS Kirpan arrives in Vietnam, to be handed over to Vietnamese Navy in July end Ahead of the Chandrayaan-3 launch, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S Somanath on Monday said that they “will be able to do a soft landing on the Moon” during the mission. Chandrayaan-3's technology improved its design to ensure that it achieved a successful soft landing this time. Some notable changes are: Simplified payload While Chandrayaan-2's orbiter carried nine in-situ instruments, Chandrayaan-3's propulsion module will house a single instrument called 'spectro-polarimetry of habitable planet earth' (SHAPE). SHAPE will analyse Earth's spectrum to generate data on habitable exoplanets, contributing to the study of exoplanetary habitability and the search for potential life beyond our Solar System. Enhanced Lander capabilities Based on the lessons learned from Chandrayaan-2, Chandrayaan-3 incorporates "lander hazard detection & avoidance cameras" to assist in coordination with the orbiter and mission control during the lander's descent to the lunar surface. Chandrayaan-3 will feature two such cameras compared to the single camera on its predecessor. Also Read | Delhi receives heaviest July rainfall in over 40 years, IMD issues 'yellow' alert Chandrayaan-2 Chandrayaan-2 was launched on 22 July 2019 with an attempt to ‘soft-land’ on the lunar surface. However, the orbiter’s attempt to soft-land a robotic module named Vikram on the moon’s surface failed on 7 September 2019. A successful landing would have made history for India as it would have been the world’s first lunar landing near its unexplored South Pole. Chandrayaan-1 Chandrayaan-1 was launched on 22 October 2008, a major boost to the country’s indigenous space programme. It was launched to survey the lunar surface over a two-year period and to produce a complete map of the chemical composition at the surface and three-dimensional topography. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Chandrayaan-3: What is soft landing? Will India's lunar mission achieve this feat this time?

<p>India is a few hours away from creating history. Chandrayaan-3, the third lunar mission of the country will attempt a soft landing on the moon's south pole today (Aug 23) at 6:04 pm IST. All eyes are on Chandryaan-s's Vikram Lander which also contains the Pragyan rover that will study the surface of the moon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ahead of the landing, the space agency said the Mission Operations Complex (MOX), located at the ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC), is buzzing with energy and excitement.</p>

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<p>A mission that was started as a dream by some scientists has now become the pride of the country’s commoners. The history will be made on August 23, when Chandrayaan-3’s Lander and Rover will land on moon’s lesser-known area- Lunar South.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moon has always intrigued scientists, philosophers, space enthusiasts and commoners alike. Many attempts have been made in the past to reach the moon and to look for the probability of life on its surface. What has been even more fascinating for science buffs is its South Pole, which is the southernmost point on the Moon.</p>

<h2><strong>Moon’s South Pole: What makes it so fascinating?</strong></h2>

<p>Moon’s South Pole, also known as the lunar south pole is of special interest to scientists because of the occurrence of water ice in permanently shadowed areas around it. The lunar south pole has craters on its surface that are unique in their own way, as sunlight is not able to reach their interiors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>NASA even claims that some craters in the moon’s south pole have not received sunlight for billions of years and the temperatures here could dip as low as -203 degrees Celsius.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This is why these craters are cold traps that contain a fossil record of hydrogen, water ice, and other volatiles dating from the early Solar System. Considering these cold temperatures, the matter trapped in the southern lunar region wouldn’t have witnessed much change over the years and could thereby hold clues to early life.&nbsp;</p>

<p>These factors make the southern lunar pole fascinating for scientific investigations.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Explorations to Moon’s South Pole</strong></h2>

<p>Several nations have explored or tried to explore this particular region on the lunar south pole.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2008, ISRO developed a Moon Impact Probe (MIP), which separated from the moon-orbiting Chandrayaan-1 on 14 November 2008 at 20:06 IST and after nearly 25 minutes crashed as planned, near the rim of Shackleton Crater. Shackleton is an impact crater in the lunar south pole. With this mission,<strong> India became the first nation to hard land or impact the lunar south pole.&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>India's second lunar mission Chandrayaan-2, which was launched on 22 July 2019, attempted to soft-land on the south polar region of the moon. But unfortunately, the lander failed to land safely, losing communication barely 335 metres from the ground.&nbsp;</p>

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India is a few hours away from creating history. Chandrayaan-3, the third lunar mission of the country will attempt a soft landing on the moon's south pole today (Aug 23) at 6:04 pm IST.

India is a few hours away from creating history. Chandrayaan-3, the third lunar mission of the country will attempt a soft landing on the moon's south pole today (Aug 23) at 6:04 pm IST. All eyes are on Chandryaan-s's Vikram Lander which also contains the Pragyan rover that will study the surface of the moon. Ahead of the landing, the space agency said the Mission Operations Complex (MOX), located at the ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC), is buzzing with energy and excitement. Also Read | Chandrayaan-3: Countdown begins! When and where to watch live streaming of landing online A mission that was started as a dream by some scientists has now become the pride of the country’s commoners. The history will be made on August 23, when Chandrayaan-3’s Lander and Rover will land on moon’s lesser-known area- Lunar South. Moon has always intrigued scientists, philosophers, space enthusiasts and commoners alike. Many attempts have been made in the past to reach the moon and to look for the probability of life on its surface. What has been even more fascinating for science buffs is its South Pole, which is the southernmost point on the Moon. Moon’s South Pole: What makes it so fascinating? Moon’s South Pole, also known as the lunar south pole is of special interest to scientists because of the occurrence of water ice in permanently shadowed areas around it. The lunar south pole has craters on its surface that are unique in their own way, as sunlight is not able to reach their interiors. NASA even claims that some craters in the moon’s south pole have not received sunlight for billions of years and the temperatures here could dip as low as -203 degrees Celsius. Also Read | Researchers spot ‘crazy’ nests made by crows using bird-repelling objects This is why these craters are cold traps that contain a fossil record of hydrogen, water ice, and other volatiles dating from the early Solar System. Considering these cold temperatures, the matter trapped in the southern lunar region wouldn’t have witnessed much change over the years and could thereby hold clues to early life. These factors make the southern lunar pole fascinating for scientific investigations. Explorations to Moon’s South Pole Several nations have explored or tried to explore this particular region on the lunar south pole. In 2008, ISRO developed a Moon Impact Probe (MIP), which separated from the moon-orbiting Chandrayaan-1 on 14 November 2008 at 20:06 IST and after nearly 25 minutes crashed as planned, near the rim of Shackleton Crater. Shackleton is an impact crater in the lunar south pole. With this mission, India became the first nation to hard land or impact the lunar south pole. Also Read | Countdown to chaos: Sun nearing solar maximum in 2 years, threatening 'internet apocalypse' India's second lunar mission Chandrayaan-2, which was launched on 22 July 2019, attempted to soft-land on the south polar region of the moon. But unfortunately, the lander failed to land safely, losing communication barely 335 metres from the ground. With the third instalment of the Chandrayaan series, India will attempt to soft land on the lunar south pole this time. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Chandrayaan-3: What makes Moon's south pole so fascinating?

<p>The clock is ticking closer to a pivotal moment in India's lunar exploration as Chandrayaan-3, the country's ambitious lunar mission, is poised to make history by attempting a soft landing on the uncharted south pole of the moon at 6.04 pm on August 23. To mark this historic moment, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to virtually join the event from South Africa, where he is currently participating in the ongoing 15th BRICS summit.</p>

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<p>Chandrayaan-3's Lander Module (LM), which includes lander Vikram and rover Pragyan, is preparing for a touchdown near the lunar south pole.</p>

<p>This attempt comes shortly after the failure of a Russian lunar mission. India's mission seeks to achieve what few nations have been able to do so far, which is to successfully make a soft landing on the moon.</p>

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<h2><strong>Is India set to script history?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Should Chandrayaan-3 accomplish its mission, India will elevate itself to a select group of nations that have achieved the momentous feat of soft lunar landings.</p>

<p>The United States, China, and the former Soviet Union are the only countries that have successfully accomplished such landings so far.</p>

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<h2><strong>ISRO's update on Chandrayaan-3's progress</strong></h2>

<p>The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) provided a positive update on the Chandrayaan-3 mission confirming that the mission remains on schedule, with routine system checks taking place.</p>

<p>"Chandrayaan-3 Mission: The mission is on schedule. Systems are undergoing regular checks. Smooth sailing is continuing. The Mission Operations Complex (MOX) is buzzed with energy &amp; excitement! The live telecast of the landing operations at MOX/ISTRAC begins at 17:20 Hrs. IST on August 23, 2023," ISRO said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>India's previous lunar mission</strong></h2>

<p>Chandrayaan-3 marks India's second attempt at lunar exploration after the setback of Chandrayaan-2 in 2019. During that mission, the lander Vikram crashed due to anomalies in its braking system. Indian PM Modi personally witnessed the landing attempt in Bengaluru. Despite the failure, PM Modi hugged and consoled ISRO's former chief K Sivan as he broke down after India's failed attempt at the lunar mission.&nbsp;"Our determination to touch the moon has become even stronger and the best is yet to come," the Indian PM had said at the time.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Chandrayaan-3's journey to moon</strong></h2>

<p>Launched from India's main spaceport in Andhra Pradesh on July 14, Chandrayaan-3 embarked on a multi-step journey.</p>

<p>Over the course of three weeks, ISRO carefully positioned the spacecraft into increasingly distant orbits around the Earth. A significant milestone was reached on August 1, when the spacecraft executed a slingshot manoeuvre, propelling it successfully towards the moon.</p>

<p>This marked the transition from Earth's orbit to a trajectory leading to the moon's vicinity.</p>

<p>Chandrayaan-3 holds immense significance as it strives to achieve a soft landing on the moon's south pole and the participation of PM Modi, even virtually, underscores the national importance of this historic endeavour.</p>

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The clock is ticking closer to a pivotal moment in India's lunar exploration as Chandrayaan-3, the country's ambitious lunar mission, is poised to make history by attempting a soft landing on the uncharted south pole of the moon at 6.

The clock is ticking closer to a pivotal moment in India's lunar exploration as Chandrayaan-3, the country's ambitious lunar mission, is poised to make history by attempting a soft landing on the uncharted south pole of the moon at 6.04 pm on August 23. To mark this historic moment, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to virtually join the event from South Africa, where he is currently participating in the ongoing 15th BRICS summit. Also Read | Chandrayaan-3 soft-landing will offer basic tech for landing missions to other planets Chandrayaan-3's Lander Module (LM), which includes lander Vikram and rover Pragyan, is preparing for a touchdown near the lunar south pole. This attempt comes shortly after the failure of a Russian lunar mission. India's mission seeks to achieve what few nations have been able to do so far, which is to successfully make a soft landing on the moon. Also Read | India's Chandrayaan-3 to make historic attempt at moon landing today Is India set to script history? Should Chandrayaan-3 accomplish its mission, India will elevate itself to a select group of nations that have achieved the momentous feat of soft lunar landings. The United States, China, and the former Soviet Union are the only countries that have successfully accomplished such landings so far. Watch | Decoding Chandrayaan-3 landing: 'If problem arises, landing could be delayed' × ISRO's update on Chandrayaan-3's progress The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) provided a positive update on the Chandrayaan-3 mission confirming that the mission remains on schedule, with routine system checks taking place. "Chandrayaan-3 Mission: The mission is on schedule. Systems are undergoing regular checks. Smooth sailing is continuing. The Mission Operations Complex (MOX) is buzzed with energy & excitement! The live telecast of the landing operations at MOX/ISTRAC begins at 17:20 Hrs. IST on August 23, 2023," ISRO said in a statement. India's previous lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 marks India's second attempt at lunar exploration after the setback of Chandrayaan-2 in 2019. During that mission, the lander Vikram crashed due to anomalies in its braking system. Indian PM Modi personally witnessed the landing attempt in Bengaluru. Despite the failure, PM Modi hugged and consoled ISRO's former chief K Sivan as he broke down after India's failed attempt at the lunar mission. "Our determination to touch the moon has become even stronger and the best is yet to come," the Indian PM had said at the time. Chandrayaan-3's journey to moon Launched from India's main spaceport in Andhra Pradesh on July 14, Chandrayaan-3 embarked on a multi-step journey. Over the course of three weeks, ISRO carefully positioned the spacecraft into increasingly distant orbits around the Earth. A significant milestone was reached on August 1, when the spacecraft executed a slingshot manoeuvre, propelling it successfully towards the moon. This marked the transition from Earth's orbit to a trajectory leading to the moon's vicinity. Chandrayaan-3 holds immense significance as it strives to achieve a soft landing on the moon's south pole and the participation of PM Modi, even virtually, underscores the national importance of this historic endeavour. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Chandrayaan-3: PM Modi to join virtually from South Africa as India attempts moon landing

<p>Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Wednesday (August 23) successfully landed its Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon, and India became&nbsp;the first country in the world to land its spacecraft on the lunar south pole.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Within hours after achieving the historic feat, ISRO also released some fascinating images of the lunar surface clicked by the lander during its descent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the latest update, the Indian space agency also informed that its central office in Bengaluru,&nbsp;MOX-ISTRAC, has established contact with the Chandrayaan-3 lander.</p>

<p><strong>Have a look at the images clicked by&nbsp;the Lander Horizontal Velocity Camera.</strong></p>

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The communication link is established between the Ch-3 Lander and MOX-ISTRAC, Bengaluru.<br />
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Here are the images from the Lander Horizontal Velocity Camera taken during the descent. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chandrayaan_3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chandrayaan_3</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ch3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ch3</a> <a href="https://t.co/ctjpxZmbom">pic.twitter.com/ctjpxZmbom</a></p>
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<h2><strong>What next?</strong></h2>

<p>The lander and the rover will not immediately begin the exploration on the Lunar surface; instead, ISRO will first wait for the dust to settle.</p>

<p>Earlier, an expert told WION how and when the lander will commence its tasks on the Moon and when the rover will come out.</p>

<p>"Just like the excitement has to settle down among the Indian people, the fine talcum powder-like Lunar dust that is kicked up from the landing must settle down. Post-landing, lunar dust can fog up the view of the lander cameras. Since the lunar gravity is barely 1/6th of Earth's gravity, it could take a few hours for the dust to settle. Only after the dust settles down, can the lander commence its tasks, charge itself by harnessing solar power and then open the ramp to eject the Pragyan rover," Dr Mylswamy Annadurai, the former director of ISRO's satellite Centre, told WION's correspondent Sidharth MP.</p>

<h2><strong>How long will the mission last?</strong></h2>

<p>Although Vikram (lander) and Pragyan (rover) are slated for a mission duration of 1 lunar day (equivalent to 14.75 Earth days), there exists the potential for their extended survival.</p>

<p>ISRO engineered the lander and rover to utilise solar energy for recharging their internal batteries. However, this energy harnessing can only occur during the lunar day period. Subsequently, the lunar night follows, during which the temperature can reach below -150ºC.</p>

<p>Should the lander and rover endure this harsh lunar night phase, spanning 14.75 Earth days, there remains a chance of revival as the subsequent lunar day arrives, bringing with it the availability of solar power.</p>

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Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Wednesday (August 23) successfully landed its Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon, and India became the first country in the world to land its spacecraft on the lunar south pole.

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Wednesday (August 23) successfully landed its Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon, and India became the first country in the world to land its spacecraft on the lunar south pole. Within hours after achieving the historic feat, ISRO also released some fascinating images of the lunar surface clicked by the lander during its descent. In the latest update, the Indian space agency also informed that its central office in Bengaluru, MOX-ISTRAC, has established contact with the Chandrayaan-3 lander. Have a look at the images clicked by the Lander Horizontal Velocity Camera. Chandrayaan-3 Mission: Updates: The communication link is established between the Ch-3 Lander and MOX-ISTRAC, Bengaluru. Here are the images from the Lander Horizontal Velocity Camera taken during the descent. #Chandrayaan_3#Ch3 pic.twitter.com/ctjpxZmbom — ISRO (@isro) August 23, 2023 × What next? The lander and the rover will not immediately begin the exploration on the Lunar surface; instead, ISRO will first wait for the dust to settle. Earlier, an expert told WION how and when the lander will commence its tasks on the Moon and when the rover will come out. "Just like the excitement has to settle down among the Indian people, the fine talcum powder-like Lunar dust that is kicked up from the landing must settle down. Post-landing, lunar dust can fog up the view of the lander cameras. Since the lunar gravity is barely 1/6th of Earth's gravity, it could take a few hours for the dust to settle. Only after the dust settles down, can the lander commence its tasks, charge itself by harnessing solar power and then open the ramp to eject the Pragyan rover," Dr Mylswamy Annadurai, the former director of ISRO's satellite Centre, told WION's correspondent Sidharth MP. How long will the mission last? Although Vikram (lander) and Pragyan (rover) are slated for a mission duration of 1 lunar day (equivalent to 14.75 Earth days), there exists the potential for their extended survival. ISRO engineered the lander and rover to utilise solar energy for recharging their internal batteries. However, this energy harnessing can only occur during the lunar day period. Subsequently, the lunar night follows, during which the temperature can reach below -150ºC. Should the lander and rover endure this harsh lunar night phase, spanning 14.75 Earth days, there remains a chance of revival as the subsequent lunar day arrives, bringing with it the availability of solar power. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Chandrayaan-3: ISRO releases fresh images of lunar surface, here's what happens next

<p>On Wednesday (August 23), India&nbsp;scripted history in its lunar exploration as Chandrayaan-3 made a successful&nbsp;landing at the Moon's South Pole. This mission, headed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), marks a huge and historic achievement for the country and its success rode on the optimal performance of the Vikram Lunar lander. With the successful landing, India has further elevated its stature and joined a select group of nations to have attained the historic feat of soft lunar landings. Apart from India, the United States, China, and the former Soviet Union are the other nations to have successfully made lunar landings so far.</p>

<p>After India's momentous achievement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Every Indian is celebrating today. Every home is celebrating. I am also connected to the people of my country at this proud moment. It is the dawn of a new era."&nbsp;&nbsp;PM Modi added, "He also congratulated the team of scientists in Isro who made the mission a success.&nbsp;"No country has reached there (the South Pole of the moon) before. With the hard work of our scientists, we have reached there."</p>

<p>After India's successful landing, many sports personalities also reacted to the historic achievement for the country. Among India's sports personalities, Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar led the wishes and wrote on X, formerly Twitter, "@ISRO represents the best of India. Humble, hardworking women &amp; men, coming together, overcoming challenges, and making our tricolour fly high.&nbsp;India must celebrate and congratulate the Chandrayaan-2 team, which was led by Shri K Sivan, along with Shri S Somanath’s #Chandrayaan3 team. Every hard landing has lessons which take us closer to a soft landing - on the moon, and in life. Jai Hind!"</p>

<p>The likes of current India captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Yuzvendra Chahal, R Ashwin, Hockey India, Anil Kumble, Ajinkya Rahane, Mithali Raj, Sania Mirza, etc. joined in the celebrations and congratulated the countrymen on the social media platform X.</p>

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Jai Hind!</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">🇮🇳 - The 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 to reach the lunar south pole.<br />
That's got a nice ring to it 👏<br />
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A proud moment for each one of us &amp; a big congratulations to <a href="https://twitter.com/isro?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@isro</a> for all their efforts.</p>
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImRo45/status/1694329300508410041?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">India is over the moon because Chandrayaan is on the moon 🫡🇮🇳<br />
Such a proud moment for 1 billion of us 🇮🇳 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chandrayaan3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chandrayaan3</a></p>
— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) <a href="https://twitter.com/MirzaSania/status/1694336997400490469?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Well done India! 🇮🇳🇮🇳 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ISRO?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ISRO</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chandrayaan3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chandrayaan3</a></p>
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) <a href="https://twitter.com/GautamGambhir/status/1694327396198166862?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Yaaaaayyy , We have done it.<br />
Soft landing on the Moon.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chandrayaan3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chandrayaan3</a> .<br />
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Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/isro?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@isro</a> and all those who dedicated themselves to this historic mission.<br />
We are on the Moon 🌙 <a href="https://t.co/VZLLgeSLEk">pic.twitter.com/VZLLgeSLEk</a></p>
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) <a href="https://twitter.com/virendersehwag/status/1694327551869718817?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chandrayaan-3-mission-live-india-prepares-for-historic-south-pole-moon-landing-628171">Chandrayaan-3 Moon Landing Live Updates: Moon soft-landing sucessful, Modi says moment extraordinary</a></strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">History Created! 👏 👏<br />
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Mission Successful 🌖<br />
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Congratulations 🇮🇳<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chandrayaan3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chandrayaan3</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/isro?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@isro</a> <a href="https://t.co/Gr7MxooHo1">pic.twitter.com/Gr7MxooHo1</a></p>
— BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/1694329431630995896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">🎥 Witnessing History from Dublin! 🙌<br />
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The moment India's Vikram Lander touched down successfully on the Moon's South Pole 🚀<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chandrayaan3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chandrayaan3</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/isro?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@isro</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> <a href="https://t.co/uIA29Yls51">https://t.co/uIA29Yls51</a> <a href="https://t.co/OxgR1uK5uN">pic.twitter.com/OxgR1uK5uN</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Hello Moon! 👋🌕<br />
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Sooo proud of everyone at <a href="https://twitter.com/isro?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@isro</a> for making this possible and giving every Indian a moment to cherish for a lifetime.<br />
Many congratulations! 🎉<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chandrayaan3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chandrayaan3</a> <a href="https://t.co/cJ3bNYX2Px">pic.twitter.com/cJ3bNYX2Px</a></p>
— DK (@DineshKarthik) <a href="https://twitter.com/DineshKarthik/status/1694328891060756667?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">History👏👏<br />
Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/isro?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@isro</a> for this extraordinary accomplishment. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JaiHind?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JaiHind</a></p>
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) <a href="https://twitter.com/ashwinravi99/status/1694333547853816018?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/isro?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ISRO</a> 🙌<br />
Such a proud moment for every Indian 🇮🇳<br />
Hats off to your dedication and perseverance 🫡<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chandrayaan3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chandrayaan3</a></p>
— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) <a href="https://twitter.com/yuzi_chahal/status/1694330428281266267?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Milestone moment that will go down in History 🫡🇮🇳<br />
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Congratulations Team ISRO for fulling the dreams of a billion people 🤩<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HockeyIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HockeyIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndiaKaGame?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndiaKaGame</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chandrayan3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chandrayan3</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ISRO?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ISRO</a> <a href="https://t.co/VZFwSCe3Js">pic.twitter.com/VZFwSCe3Js</a></p>
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheHockeyIndia/status/1694333893816811750?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A landmark day in our country's history! Congratulations to everyone involved in the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 🇮🇳 So proud 👏</p>
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) <a href="https://twitter.com/hardikpandya7/status/1694328667311370677?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Proud moment for India! Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/isro?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@isro</a> on the successful landing of Chandrayan 3.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chandrayan3Landing?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chandrayan3Landing</a></p>
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) <a href="https://twitter.com/anilkumble1074/status/1694334568319389983?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Heartiest congratulations to our dedicated scientists and the entire team behind <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chandrayaan3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chandrayaan3</a> 's successful Moon landing.<br />
A proud moment for our nation🇮🇳</p>
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) <a href="https://twitter.com/ajinkyarahane88/status/1694334702268882958?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Proud moment for all Indians as we become the 1st ever Country to land successfully on the South pole of the Moon .<br />
Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/isro?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@isro</a> and to all the people who have dedicated themselves to this historic mission.<br />
A moment to cherish for all of us.<br />
Jai Hind <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chandrayaan3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chandrayaan3</a> <a href="https://t.co/bnC6x1RlkT">pic.twitter.com/bnC6x1RlkT</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">We've all gazed at the moon from afar, a symbol of wonder and curiosity. Today, India proudly stands on the lunar surface, a giant leap that embodies our nation's scientific prowess and determination. A proud moment for all Indians! 🇮🇳🌕<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chandrayaan3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chandrayaan3</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chandrayaan3Landing?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chandrayaan3Landing</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">What a monumental feat for <a href="https://twitter.com/isro?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@isro</a> and India! Congratulations to every Indian <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chandrayan3Landing?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chandrayan3Landing</a> <a href="https://t.co/5UfCqYRGkR">pic.twitter.com/5UfCqYRGkR</a></p>
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<p>The Chandrayaan-3, i.e. "Mooncraft" in Sanskrit, touched down at 6:04 pm IST. Soon after, the mission control technicians cheered wildly and embraced their colleagues with the country's staggering achievement.&nbsp;</p>

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On Wednesday (August 23), India scripted history in its lunar exploration as Chandrayaan-3 made a successful landing at the Moon's South Pole. This mission, headed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), marks a huge and historic achievement for the country and its success rode on the optimal performance of the Vikram Lunar lander.

On Wednesday (August 23), India scripted history in its lunar exploration as Chandrayaan-3 made a successful landing at the Moon's South Pole. This mission, headed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), marks a huge and historic achievement for the country and its success rode on the optimal performance of the Vikram Lunar lander. With the successful landing, India has further elevated its stature and joined a select group of nations to have attained the historic feat of soft lunar landings. Apart from India, the United States, China, and the former Soviet Union are the other nations to have successfully made lunar landings so far. After India's momentous achievement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Every Indian is celebrating today. Every home is celebrating. I am also connected to the people of my country at this proud moment. It is the dawn of a new era." PM Modi added, "He also congratulated the team of scientists in Isro who made the mission a success. "No country has reached there (the South Pole of the moon) before. With the hard work of our scientists, we have reached there." After India's successful landing, many sports personalities also reacted to the historic achievement for the country. Among India's sports personalities, Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar led the wishes and wrote on X, formerly Twitter, "@ISRO represents the best of India. Humble, hardworking women & men, coming together, overcoming challenges, and making our tricolour fly high. India must celebrate and congratulate the Chandrayaan-2 team, which was led by Shri K Sivan, along with Shri S Somanath’s #Chandrayaan3 team. Every hard landing has lessons which take us closer to a soft landing - on the moon, and in life. Jai Hind!" The likes of current India captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Yuzvendra Chahal, R Ashwin, Hockey India, Anil Kumble, Ajinkya Rahane, Mithali Raj, Sania Mirza, etc. joined in the celebrations and congratulated the countrymen on the social media platform X. Many congratulations to the #Chandrayaan3 team. You have made the nation proud 🇮🇳 Jai Hind! — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 23, 2023 × 🇮🇳 - The 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 to reach the lunar south pole. That's got a nice ring to it 👏 A proud moment for each one of us & a big congratulations to @isro for all their efforts. — Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) August 23, 2023 × India is over the moon because Chandrayaan is on the moon 🫡🇮🇳 Such a proud moment for 1 billion of us 🇮🇳 #Chandrayaan3 — Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) August 23, 2023 × Well done India! 🇮🇳🇮🇳 #ISRO #Chandrayaan3 — Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 23, 2023 × Yaaaaayyy , We have done it. Soft landing on the Moon.#Chandrayaan3 . Congratulations @isro and all those who dedicated themselves to this historic mission. We are on the Moon 🌙 pic.twitter.com/VZLLgeSLEk — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 23, 2023 × Also read: Chandrayaan-3 Moon Landing Live Updates: Moon soft-landing sucessful, Modi says moment extraordinary History Created! 👏 👏 Mission Successful 🌖 Congratulations 🇮🇳#Chandrayaan3 | @isro pic.twitter.com/Gr7MxooHo1 — BCCI (@BCCI) August 23, 2023 × 🎥 Witnessing History from Dublin! 🙌 The moment India's Vikram Lander touched down successfully on the Moon's South Pole 🚀#Chandrayaan3 | @isro | #TeamIndia https://t.co/uIA29Yls51 pic.twitter.com/OxgR1uK5uN — BCCI (@BCCI) August 23, 2023 × Hello Moon! 👋🌕 Sooo proud of everyone at @isro for making this possible and giving every Indian a moment to cherish for a lifetime. Many congratulations! 🎉#Chandrayaan3 pic.twitter.com/cJ3bNYX2Px — DK (@DineshKarthik) August 23, 2023 × History👏👏 Congratulations @isro for this extraordinary accomplishment. #JaiHind — Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) August 23, 2023 × Congratulations @ISRO 🙌 Such a proud moment for every Indian 🇮🇳 Hats off to your dedication and perseverance 🫡#Chandrayaan3 — Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) August 23, 2023 × Milestone moment that will go down in History 🫡🇮🇳 Congratulations Team ISRO for fulling the dreams of a billion people 🤩#HockeyIndia #IndiaKaGame #Chandrayan3 #ISRO pic.twitter.com/VZFwSCe3Js — Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) August 23, 2023 × A landmark day in our country's history! Congratulations to everyone involved in the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 🇮🇳 So proud 👏 — hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) August 23, 2023 × Proud moment for India! Congratulations @isro on the successful landing of Chandrayan 3.#Chandrayan3Landing — Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) August 23, 2023 × Heartiest congratulations to our dedicated scientists and the entire team behind #Chandrayaan3 's successful Moon landing. A proud moment for our nation🇮🇳 — Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) August 23, 2023 × Proud moment for all Indians as we become the 1st ever Country to land successfully on the South pole of the Moon . Congratulations @isro and to all the people who have dedicated themselves to this historic mission. A moment to cherish for all of us. Jai Hind #Chandrayaan3 pic.twitter.com/bnC6x1RlkT — VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 23, 2023 × We've all gazed at the moon from afar, a symbol of wonder and curiosity. Today, India proudly stands on the lunar surface, a giant leap that embodies our nation's scientific prowess and determination. A proud moment for all Indians! 🇮🇳🌕#Chandrayaan3 #Chandrayaan3Landing — Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) August 23, 2023 × What a monumental feat for @isro and India! Congratulations to every Indian #Chandrayan3Landing pic.twitter.com/5UfCqYRGkR — Cheteshwar Pujara (@cheteshwar1) August 23, 2023 × The Chandrayaan-3, i.e. "Mooncraft" in Sanskrit, touched down at 6:04 pm IST. Soon after, the mission control technicians cheered wildly and embraced their colleagues with the country's staggering achievement. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>"Exploration is in our nature. We began as wanderers and we are wanderers still."</p>

<p>- Carl Sagan, American Astrophysicist</p>
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<p>We, humans, have explored deep and wide, from the depths of the oceans to the highest peaks. Space, the final frontier, has captivated our imagination since time immemorial.</p>

<p>The call of the cosmos, the curiosity to know more about our origin, and what secrets lie hidden in the vastness of the universe is the driving force for space explorations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Venturing into space is costly, technologically difficult, and dangerous. But again success brings us joy something which lifts our spirits.</p>

<p>The world witnessed magic, on July 1969, the historic moment when humans landing on the moon not only upped the morale of Americans but also served as a reminder of our innate desire to explore and push the boundaries of knowledge.</p>

<p>In the same pursuit of this&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CaL2QOsHwg" id="LPNoLPOWALinkPreview" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CaL2QOsHwg">cosmic quest</a>, India launched its ambitious moon missions, demonstrating frugal cost and indigenous technology.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>The Historic Moon Landing</strong></h2>

<p>The moment American astronauts set foot on the moon in 1969 was a monumental achievement that captured the world's attention.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;black-and-white images of Neil Armstrong’s ghostly form that were beamed back to Earth were surreal.&nbsp;<img alt="NASA Moon Landing" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="bdb2ac33-b564-4543-9903-7c6934bbade9" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20-%202023-08-23T015704.251.png" /></p>

<p><em>Apollo 11 Commander Neil Armstrong, the first human to step on the Moon, during the moonwalk on July 21, 1969 | NASA</em></p>

<p>It marked a giant leap for humankind and symbolised American prowess in space exploration.</p>

<p>The success of the Apollo programme boosted national pride and had far-reaching effects on science, technology, and geopolitics.</p>

<p>It inspired a new generation of scientists and contributed to advancements in various fields.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>India's Ambitious Foray into Space</strong></h2>

<p>India, known for its frugal approach to space exploration, embarked on its ambitious moon missions with the Chandrayaan programme.&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwXF0VzGtVc" id="LPNoLPOWALinkPreview_1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwXF0VzGtVc">Chandrayaan-1</a>, launched in 2008, was a significant milestone for India's space agency, ISRO.<img alt="Chandrayaan-1" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="13eaae2b-0261-48c1-a1a2-fa0fc745ef59" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20-%202023-08-23T020500.043.png" /></p>

<p><em>The then chairman of&nbsp;Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) G. Madhavan Nair on October 22, 2008, after the successful launch of India's first Lunar probe Chandrayaan-1 | AFP</em></p>

<p>The mission successfully discovered the presence of water on the moon's surface and provided valuable insights into lunar geology. This was the first time water was found on the lunar surface.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Learning from the failure</strong></h2>

<p>India's Chandrayaan-2 mission encountered a setback in 2019 when the lander Vikram failed to achieve a soft landing on the moon's surface.</p>

<p>However, from this failure, India learned valuable lessons that paved the way for future lunar explorations.</p>

<p>The mission served as a catalyst for innovation, prompting the scientific community to analyse and rectify the challenges faced.</p>

<p>This setback ignited a spirit of resilience and determination, driving the development of innovative solutions and improved mission preparedness. In fact, it's the orbiter of Chandrayan-2 which is providing key inputs in real-time to help its successor Chandrayaan-3 which is poised to land.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Criticism and India's Priorities</strong></h2>

<p>Critics of India's spend on space missions often question the allocation of resources in a country with pressing socio-economic challenges.</p>

<p>However, it is important to note that India is one of the world's top economies, and its investments in space technology have yielded significant benefits. Spinoff technologies and direct advantages of Indian space forays are helping in sectors such as agriculture and defence.</p>

<h2><strong>The leadership of the Indian Prime Minister</strong></h2>

<p>India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has played a pivotal role as a visionary leader.</p>

<p>Under his leadership, India's space programme has flourished, with a keen focus on innovation, efficiency, and self-reliance.<img alt="Modi with ISRO scientists" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="bfa37dc9-e12a-444e-847f-df6065422836" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20-%202023-08-23T020757.135.png" /></p>

<p><em>File photo of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi with ISRO scientists | PTI</em>&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi's unwavering support for ISRO and his endorsement of cost-effective space missions aligns with the nation's ethos of frugality, allowing India to achieve remarkable feats without burdening its economy.</p>

<p>Moreover, PM Modi's emphasis on the practical applications of space technology in agriculture, disaster management, and national security underscores his commitment to harnessing space capabilities for the betterment of Indian society.</p>

<h2><strong>The unforgiving environment of space</strong></h2>

<p>Space is an unforgiving and challenging environment that demands innovation and resilience.</p>

<p>Intense radiation, microgravity, and extreme temperatures necessitate technological advancements and rigorous preparation to ensure the success of space missions. Then there is space debris.</p>

<p>Travelling at more than 24,000kmph, micrometre-sized particles can&nbsp;knock out an entire satellite.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India's foray&nbsp;into space is not only about reaching the moon but also about gaining valuable knowledge and expertise to pioneer future missions.</p>

<h2><strong>Chandrayaan's Multifaceted Objectives</strong></h2>

<p>While the world fixates on the notion of landing on the moon, India's Chandrayaan orbiter has a broader scope.</p>

<p>Apart from mapping the lunar surface, it aims to conduct experiments related to the moon's atmosphere, electromagnetic radiation, and even the search for exoplanets.</p>

<p>This multifaceted approach expands our understanding of space and contributes to scientific advancements that reach far beyond our immediate lunar neighbour.</p>

<h2><strong>India's Lunar Leap</strong></h2>

<p>India's space missions, particularly Chandrayaan, carry the hopes and aspirations of over a billion people.</p>

<p>They symbolise India's determination to push boundaries and be at the forefront of space exploration.&nbsp;ISRO operates on a shoestring budget, the Mars orbiter, Mangalyaan, had a price tag of $75 million, less than the cost of an average Hollywood blockbuster.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Combined with indigenous technology, the multifaceted objectives of these missions showcase India's expertise and commitment to scientific advancement.</p>

<p>As India continues its journey into the unknown, exploring the moon and beyond, it inspires and instils hope for a brighter future.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>I am reminded of a famous quote from India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as we stand on the cusp of India making cosmic history</p>

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<p>"A moment comes, which comes but rarely in history, when we step out from the old to the new; when an age ends; and when the soul of a nation long suppressed finds utterance."&nbsp;</p>
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"Exploration is in our nature. We began as wanderers and we are wanderers still." - Carl Sagan, American Astrophysicist We, humans, have explored deep and wide, from the depths of the oceans to the highest peaks.

"Exploration is in our nature. We began as wanderers and we are wanderers still." - Carl Sagan, American Astrophysicist We, humans, have explored deep and wide, from the depths of the oceans to the highest peaks. Space, the final frontier, has captivated our imagination since time immemorial. The call of the cosmos, the curiosity to know more about our origin, and what secrets lie hidden in the vastness of the universe is the driving force for space explorations. Venturing into space is costly, technologically difficult, and dangerous. But again success brings us joy something which lifts our spirits. The world witnessed magic, on July 1969, the historic moment when humans landing on the moon not only upped the morale of Americans but also served as a reminder of our innate desire to explore and push the boundaries of knowledge. In the same pursuit of this cosmic quest, India launched its ambitious moon missions, demonstrating frugal cost and indigenous technology. The Historic Moon Landing The moment American astronauts set foot on the moon in 1969 was a monumental achievement that captured the world's attention. The black-and-white images of Neil Armstrong’s ghostly form that were beamed back to Earth were surreal. Apollo 11 Commander Neil Armstrong, the first human to step on the Moon, during the moonwalk on July 21, 1969 | NASA It marked a giant leap for humankind and symbolised American prowess in space exploration. The success of the Apollo programme boosted national pride and had far-reaching effects on science, technology, and geopolitics. It inspired a new generation of scientists and contributed to advancements in various fields. India's Ambitious Foray into Space India, known for its frugal approach to space exploration, embarked on its ambitious moon missions with the Chandrayaan programme. Chandrayaan-1, launched in 2008, was a significant milestone for India's space agency, ISRO. The then chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) G. Madhavan Nair on October 22, 2008, after the successful launch of India's first Lunar probe Chandrayaan-1 | AFP The mission successfully discovered the presence of water on the moon's surface and provided valuable insights into lunar geology. This was the first time water was found on the lunar surface. Learning from the failure India's Chandrayaan-2 mission encountered a setback in 2019 when the lander Vikram failed to achieve a soft landing on the moon's surface. However, from this failure, India learned valuable lessons that paved the way for future lunar explorations. The mission served as a catalyst for innovation, prompting the scientific community to analyse and rectify the challenges faced. This setback ignited a spirit of resilience and determination, driving the development of innovative solutions and improved mission preparedness. In fact, it's the orbiter of Chandrayan-2 which is providing key inputs in real-time to help its successor Chandrayaan-3 which is poised to land. Criticism and India's Priorities Critics of India's spend on space missions often question the allocation of resources in a country with pressing socio-economic challenges. However, it is important to note that India is one of the world's top economies, and its investments in space technology have yielded significant benefits. Spinoff technologies and direct advantages of Indian space forays are helping in sectors such as agriculture and defence. The leadership of the Indian Prime Minister India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has played a pivotal role as a visionary leader. Under his leadership, India's space programme has flourished, with a keen focus on innovation, efficiency, and self-reliance. File photo of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi with ISRO scientists | PTI PM Modi's unwavering support for ISRO and his endorsement of cost-effective space missions aligns with the nation's ethos of frugality, allowing India to achieve remarkable feats without burdening its economy. Moreover, PM Modi's emphasis on the practical applications of space technology in agriculture, disaster management, and national security underscores his commitment to harnessing space capabilities for the betterment of Indian society. The unforgiving environment of space Space is an unforgiving and challenging environment that demands innovation and resilience. Intense radiation, microgravity, and extreme temperatures necessitate technological advancements and rigorous preparation to ensure the success of space missions. Then there is space debris. Travelling at more than 24,000kmph, micrometre-sized particles can knock out an entire satellite. India's foray into space is not only about reaching the moon but also about gaining valuable knowledge and expertise to pioneer future missions. Chandrayaan's Multifaceted Objectives While the world fixates on the notion of landing on the moon, India's Chandrayaan orbiter has a broader scope. Apart from mapping the lunar surface, it aims to conduct experiments related to the moon's atmosphere, electromagnetic radiation, and even the search for exoplanets. This multifaceted approach expands our understanding of space and contributes to scientific advancements that reach far beyond our immediate lunar neighbour. India's Lunar Leap India's space missions, particularly Chandrayaan, carry the hopes and aspirations of over a billion people. They symbolise India's determination to push boundaries and be at the forefront of space exploration. ISRO operates on a shoestring budget, the Mars orbiter, Mangalyaan, had a price tag of $75 million, less than the cost of an average Hollywood blockbuster. Combined with indigenous technology, the multifaceted objectives of these missions showcase India's expertise and commitment to scientific advancement. As India continues its journey into the unknown, exploring the moon and beyond, it inspires and instils hope for a brighter future. I am reminded of a famous quote from India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as we stand on the cusp of India making cosmic history "A moment comes, which comes but rarely in history, when we step out from the old to the new; when an age ends; and when the soul of a nation long suppressed finds utterance." (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. 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<p>"We have achieved soft landing on moon. India is on the Moon,"&nbsp;proclaimed the Chief of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), S. Somanath, following the successful landing of the Chandrayaan-3 lander module on the Moon's south pole. This achievement makes India the first nation to attain this historic milestone and puts an end to the disappointment stemming from the Chandrayaan-2 crash landing four years ago.</p>

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<p>He thanked PM Modi for being a part of the successful journey. He also thanked&nbsp;P Veeramuthuvel, Project Director, Srikant, Missions Operations Director and other members of the Chandrayaan-3 team.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">WATCH : Immediately After The Success Of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chandrayaan3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chandrayaan3</a>, PM Shri <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a><br />
Telephoned ISRO Chief S. Somanath Ji and Congratulated Him. 😍🇮🇳 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndiaOnTheMoon?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndiaOnTheMoon</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VikramLander?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VikramLander</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ProudMoment?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ProudMoment</a> <a href="https://t.co/m6J5UdKTpd">pic.twitter.com/m6J5UdKTpd</a></p>
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<p>"I would like to take this opportunity to thank the people behind this mission," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a virtual address to the scientists, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to the nation, deeming this a historic moment that heralds India's progress. PM Modi, who is currently in South Africa for the BRICS Summit, proudly waved the tricolour as Chandrayaan-3 accomplished its lunar landing. Meanwhile, at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) headquarters in Bengaluru, officials erupted in applause as Vikram initiated its powered vertical descent towards the designated landing site. Vikram steadily descended from 150 metres to 130 metres, then 50 metres, gradually slowing as it approached the moon's surface before culminating in a successful lunar touchdown.</p>

<p>ISRO had been sharing a sequence of detailed lunar images, aiding the lander module in its process of ascertaining its precise location, including latitude and longitude, by cross-referencing these images with an onboard moon reference map. The spacecraft was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, on July 14th.</p>

<p>India made a historic achievement, becoming the first country to land the ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft on the Moon's south&nbsp;pole. This milestone comes shortly after a Russian probe, Luna-25, experienced a crash landing in the same area.</p>

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"We have achieved soft landing on moon. India is on the Moon," proclaimed the Chief of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), S. Somanath, following the successful landing of the Chandrayaan-3 lander module on the Moon's south pole.

"We have achieved soft landing on moon. India is on the Moon," proclaimed the Chief of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), S. Somanath, following the successful landing of the Chandrayaan-3 lander module on the Moon's south pole. This achievement makes India the first nation to attain this historic milestone and puts an end to the disappointment stemming from the Chandrayaan-2 crash landing four years ago. "India is on the Moon": ISRO chief S Somanath as Chandrayaan 3 lander module Vikram makes safe and soft landing on the Moon #ISRO #Chandrayaan3 #IndiaOnTheMoon pic.twitter.com/DsN06ky0W8 — Mohammed Vali (@Mohamme09678378) August 23, 2023 × He thanked PM Modi for being a part of the successful journey. He also thanked P Veeramuthuvel, Project Director, Srikant, Missions Operations Director and other members of the Chandrayaan-3 team. WATCH : Immediately After The Success Of #Chandrayaan3, PM Shri @narendramodi Telephoned ISRO Chief S. Somanath Ji and Congratulated Him. 😍🇮🇳 #IndiaOnTheMoon #VikramLander #ProudMoment pic.twitter.com/m6J5UdKTpd — ModiForPM (@ModiforPMOrg) August 23, 2023 × "I would like to take this opportunity to thank the people behind this mission," he said. In a virtual address to the scientists, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to the nation, deeming this a historic moment that heralds India's progress. PM Modi, who is currently in South Africa for the BRICS Summit, proudly waved the tricolour as Chandrayaan-3 accomplished its lunar landing. Meanwhile, at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) headquarters in Bengaluru, officials erupted in applause as Vikram initiated its powered vertical descent towards the designated landing site. Vikram steadily descended from 150 metres to 130 metres, then 50 metres, gradually slowing as it approached the moon's surface before culminating in a successful lunar touchdown. ISRO had been sharing a sequence of detailed lunar images, aiding the lander module in its process of ascertaining its precise location, including latitude and longitude, by cross-referencing these images with an onboard moon reference map. The spacecraft was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, on July 14th. India made a historic achievement, becoming the first country to land the ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft on the Moon's south pole. This milestone comes shortly after a Russian probe, Luna-25, experienced a crash landing in the same area. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

‘India is on the moon’: ISRO chief S Somanath celebrates Chandrayaan-3's triumph on lunar landing

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (August 23) congratulated ISRO scientists for the successful Chandrayaan-3 mission, under which India landed its rover on the south pole of the Moon.</p>

<p>PM Modi joined the ISRO team virtually&nbsp;from South Africa's Johannesburg, where he is present to attend the ongoing BRICS summit.</p>

<p>"I may be in South Africa but my heart has always been with the Chandrayaan mission," PM Modi said.</p>

<p>"When we see such historic moments it makes us very proud. This is the dawn of new India," the PM said.</p>

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<p>"We are witness to the new flight of new India; new history has been written.&nbsp;This is historic moment and sounds the bugle for a developed India. No country has reached there (the South Pole of the Moon) before. With the hard work of our scientists we have reached there," PM Modi said while addressing the ISRO scientists.</p>

<h2><strong>Modi's message for the world</strong></h2>

<p>PM Modi made it clear Wednesday that the success of India's Lunar mission was not India's alone but a win for the whole humanity. “India’s successful Moon mission is not India’s alone. This is a year in which the world is witnessing India’s G20 presidency. Our approach of one earth, one family, one future is resonating across the globe,” Modi said.</p>

<p>"Therefore, success belongs to all of humanity, and it will help other nations, all countries from the world are capable of achieving such feats," he said.</p>

<p>He ended&nbsp;his address to an outpouring of applause from the jubilant control room.</p>

<p>Later, PM Modi also talked to ISRO chief S Somanath over the phone and congratulated him for his team's success.</p>

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<h2><strong>India's Lunar mission</strong></h2>

<p>India on Wednesday became the fourth nation in the world to achieve a successful soft-landing on the Moon, and the first to land a rover on the south pole of the Moon, which is considered as a way more difficult terrain having deep craters and high mountains.</p>

<p>The south pole region is considered an area of key scientific and strategic interest for spacefaring nations, as scientists believe the region to be home to water ice deposits.</p>

<p>Maggie Lieu, a space expert was quoted by BBC as saying that&nbsp;"the hardest part is over" for the mission.</p>

<p>"When it was going into fine braking I was kind of worried as that's where they failed previously," but now the landing has taken place, it's "really exciting", said said.</p>

<p>In some time, India's space agency ISRO is expected to put the rover onto the Moon's surface.</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (August 23) congratulated ISRO scientists for the successful Chandrayaan-3 mission, under which India landed its rover on the south pole of the Moon.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (August 23) congratulated ISRO scientists for the successful Chandrayaan-3 mission, under which India landed its rover on the south pole of the Moon. PM Modi joined the ISRO team virtually from South Africa's Johannesburg, where he is present to attend the ongoing BRICS summit. "I may be in South Africa but my heart has always been with the Chandrayaan mission," PM Modi said. "When we see such historic moments it makes us very proud. This is the dawn of new India," the PM said. #WATCH | "When we see such historic moments it makes us very proud. This is the dawn of new India," says PM Modi on the soft landing of ISRO's third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 on the moon pic.twitter.com/gy63DaNgGD — ANI (@ANI) August 23, 2023 × "We are witness to the new flight of new India; new history has been written. This is historic moment and sounds the bugle for a developed India. No country has reached there (the South Pole of the Moon) before. With the hard work of our scientists we have reached there," PM Modi said while addressing the ISRO scientists. Modi's message for the world PM Modi made it clear Wednesday that the success of India's Lunar mission was not India's alone but a win for the whole humanity. “India’s successful Moon mission is not India’s alone. This is a year in which the world is witnessing India’s G20 presidency. Our approach of one earth, one family, one future is resonating across the globe,” Modi said. "Therefore, success belongs to all of humanity, and it will help other nations, all countries from the world are capable of achieving such feats," he said. He ended his address to an outpouring of applause from the jubilant control room. Later, PM Modi also talked to ISRO chief S Somanath over the phone and congratulated him for his team's success. Indian Prime Minister @narendramodi speaks with ISRO chief S Somanath and congratulates him on the successful landing on #Chandrayaan3#Chandrayaan3Landing Track LIVE updates: https://t.co/j90W3AZrxq pic.twitter.com/bE3w6oDbWN — WION (@WIONews) August 23, 2023 × India's Lunar mission India on Wednesday became the fourth nation in the world to achieve a successful soft-landing on the Moon, and the first to land a rover on the south pole of the Moon, which is considered as a way more difficult terrain having deep craters and high mountains. The south pole region is considered an area of key scientific and strategic interest for spacefaring nations, as scientists believe the region to be home to water ice deposits. Maggie Lieu, a space expert was quoted by BBC as saying that "the hardest part is over" for the mission. "When it was going into fine braking I was kind of worried as that's where they failed previously," but now the landing has taken place, it's "really exciting", said said. In some time, India's space agency ISRO is expected to put the rover onto the Moon's surface. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

'Every Indian household is celebrating,' says PM Modi after Chandrayaan landing

<p>The Vikram lander of India's Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission achieved a safe soft-landing on the south pole of the Moon on Wednesday (Aug 23) evening at its scheduled time of 6:04 PM (Indian Standard Time). The Chandrayaan-3 space mission's historic success has made India the first country in the world to land a spacecraft on Moon's south pole, and fourth country to land on Moon overall.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>With Vikram lander on the Moon, the rover Pragyan will wait for the lunar dust to settle before beginning to traverse the lunar terrain with its rear wheels which will leave the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-how-indias-chandrayaan-3-will-leave-imprints-of-isro-national-emblem-on-moon-616061">imprints of ISRO and India's national emblem</a> on lunar surface. For the world's most populous nation, a wave of anticipation that swept through its length and breadth&nbsp;since July 14 has achieved a glorious first conclusion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi, <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1694327342070431785?s=20">in an address to the nation</a> from the site of BRICS summit in South Africa's Johannesburg, described India's lunar leap as the moment which rung the bell of a developed India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Some moments during the journey of a nation end up becoming the sign of its&nbsp;immortal consciousness. This is one such moment when we crossed the ocean of difficulties to walk on the victorious path of lunar surface," Modi said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It belongs to all of humanity," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The description of Chandrayaan-3 space mission's Vikram Lander making a small bounce on lunar surface during its moments of achieving the soft landing on usually dark southern pole of Moon make it the finest moment of India's space programme till date.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Millions of Indians at home and abroad huddled around screens on Televisions, computers and smartphones as the world's fifth largest economy flexed its space muscles, stamping its name among the exceptional few of the world. &nbsp;</p>

<p>University auditoria across India were filled with youngsters witnessing the great heights achieved by their country's space programme.</p>

<p>The festivities swept through the nation, as sweets became the staple of celebration, tears became expressions of joy,&nbsp;and sound of crackers marked the historic moment for&nbsp;over a billion Indians. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>"This will fuel our passion for advancing space research and technology, and we eagerly anticipate the valuable insights this mission will contribute to our understanding of the lunar surface," said Dr Sanat K Biswas, Assistant Professor of Space Systems Laboratory at New Delhi's Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology,&nbsp;where a wave of tearful joy erupted across an&nbsp;auditorium as youngsters witnessed a moment for history books.&nbsp;<img alt="IITM | " data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="bf2005f8-cdaf-446d-93b3-acdb095e3188" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20-%202023-08-23T200342.668.png" /></p>

<p><em>Students at Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology&nbsp;watched live as Vikram Lander of India's Chandrayaan- 3 space mission achieved safe landing on lunar surface</em></p>

<p>The institute was one among thousands across India that livestreamed the lunar landing on August 23.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The humble beginnings of India's space odyssey, symbolised within the image of the nose cone of an Indian rocket being transported on a bicycle to a launch site in Thumba in southern India's Kerala state in the 1970s, have now leapt into the aspirations of India's space scientists to simply reach for the stars.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Chandrayaan-3 was launched into space from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh state's Sriharikota on July 14, 2023.</p>

<p>The mission&nbsp;orbited Earth several times to build up the necessary speed for its journey.</p>

<p>After Wednesday’s successful landing, rover Pragyan will now explore the surface of the relatively unmapped lunar south pole and transmit data to Earth over its two-week lifespan.</p>

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The Vikram lander of India's Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission achieved a safe soft-landing on the south pole of the Moon on Wednesday (Aug 23) evening at its scheduled time of 6:04 PM (Indian Standard Time).

The Vikram lander of India's Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission achieved a safe soft-landing on the south pole of the Moon on Wednesday (Aug 23) evening at its scheduled time of 6:04 PM (Indian Standard Time). The Chandrayaan-3 space mission's historic success has made India the first country in the world to land a spacecraft on Moon's south pole, and fourth country to land on Moon overall. We have become the 1st country to go near the south pole of the Moon: P Veeramuthuvel, Project Director, #Chandrayaan3 pic.twitter.com/mG6zpLb2gB — WION (@WIONews) August 23, 2023 × With Vikram lander on the Moon, the rover Pragyan will wait for the lunar dust to settle before beginning to traverse the lunar terrain with its rear wheels which will leave the imprints of ISRO and India's national emblem on lunar surface. For the world's most populous nation, a wave of anticipation that swept through its length and breadth since July 14 has achieved a glorious first conclusion. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in an address to the nation from the site of BRICS summit in South Africa's Johannesburg, described India's lunar leap as the moment which rung the bell of a developed India. "Some moments during the journey of a nation end up becoming the sign of its immortal consciousness. This is one such moment when we crossed the ocean of difficulties to walk on the victorious path of lunar surface," Modi said. "It belongs to all of humanity," he added. The description of Chandrayaan-3 space mission's Vikram Lander making a small bounce on lunar surface during its moments of achieving the soft landing on usually dark southern pole of Moon make it the finest moment of India's space programme till date. Chandrayaan-3 Mission: 'India🇮🇳, I reached my destination and you too!' : Chandrayaan-3 Chandrayaan-3 has successfully soft-landed on the moon 🌖!. Congratulations, India🇮🇳!#Chandrayaan_3#Ch3 — ISRO (@isro) August 23, 2023 × Millions of Indians at home and abroad huddled around screens on Televisions, computers and smartphones as the world's fifth largest economy flexed its space muscles, stamping its name among the exceptional few of the world. University auditoria across India were filled with youngsters witnessing the great heights achieved by their country's space programme. The festivities swept through the nation, as sweets became the staple of celebration, tears became expressions of joy, and sound of crackers marked the historic moment for over a billion Indians. Sweets distributed at the Indian Embassy in Washington DC as #Chandrayaan3 successfully lands on the Moon Track LIVE updates here: https://t.co/j90W3AZrxq pic.twitter.com/6aBuEAen2C — WION (@WIONews) August 23, 2023 × "This will fuel our passion for advancing space research and technology, and we eagerly anticipate the valuable insights this mission will contribute to our understanding of the lunar surface," said Dr Sanat K Biswas, Assistant Professor of Space Systems Laboratory at New Delhi's Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, where a wave of tearful joy erupted across an auditorium as youngsters witnessed a moment for history books. Students at Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology watched live as Vikram Lander of India's Chandrayaan- 3 space mission achieved safe landing on lunar surface The institute was one among thousands across India that livestreamed the lunar landing on August 23. The humble beginnings of India's space odyssey, symbolised within the image of the nose cone of an Indian rocket being transported on a bicycle to a launch site in Thumba in southern India's Kerala state in the 1970s, have now leapt into the aspirations of India's space scientists to simply reach for the stars. Also read | Chandrayaan-3: What makes Moon's south pole so fascinating? Chandrayaan-3 was launched into space from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh state's Sriharikota on July 14, 2023. The mission orbited Earth several times to build up the necessary speed for its journey. After Wednesday’s successful landing, rover Pragyan will now explore the surface of the relatively unmapped lunar south pole and transmit data to Earth over its two-week lifespan. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Chandrayaan-3 is success: A soft landing for Vikram lander, giant leap for India's space odyssey

<p>Years after taking a jibe at India's lunar ambitions in 2019, Pakistan's former Minister of Science and Technology, Fawad Hussain Chaudhry, has now done an unexpected about-face. In a Tuesday (August 22) post&nbsp;on X, formerly Twitter, the former minister lauded the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) Chandrayaan-3, terming it a "historic moment for humankind."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Pak media should show #Chandrayan moon landing live tomorrow at 6:15 PM… historic moment for Human kind specially for the people, scientists and Space community of India…. Many Congratulations," Hussain said on X.</p>

<p>This is a surprising twist, considering the fact that Chaudhry is the same minister who had taunted India with the hashtag "India Failed" following ISRO's unfortunate loss of contact with the Vikram lander during the previous&nbsp;unsuccessful mission.</p>

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<p>Notably, in September&nbsp;2019, he penned several posts on X&nbsp;with the hashtag "#IndiaFailed."</p>

<p>The former minister had made a series of vile comments targeting and taunting India. His vitriolic comments also targeted the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, Bollywood, India's cultural sentiments, and&nbsp;Indian Air Force fighter pilot&nbsp;Abhinandan Varthaman who downed Pakistan's F-16 fighter jets in February 2019.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Change of heart?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Now the minister, who is well-known for his insulting remarks towards India, is urging his country to witness the live broadcast of Chandrayaan-3's moon landing on Wednesday evening. His tone has shifted from taunts to admiration.</p>

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<p>This chapter in India's lunar exploration commenced on July 14 with a triumphant launch of Chandrayaan-3 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.&nbsp;After gracefully entering the lunar orbit on August 5, the spacecraft is poised to execute a soft landing on the moon's surface on August 23.</p>

<h2><strong>A pinnacle moment awaits</strong></h2>

<p>Scheduled for a touchdown at 6:04 pm on Wednesday, the Chandrayaan-3 Lander Module is diligently scouting for an ideal landing spot on the lunar landscape. As per ISRO, everything till now has been going as per the plan and the lunar mission holds the promise of turning into an epochal event.</p>

<p>Onboard the Chandrayaan-3 are Lander&nbsp;Vikram and a rover named 'Pragyaan'.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH | Decoding Chandrayaan-3 landing: 'If problem arises, landing could be delayed'</strong></p>

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<p>The rover is&nbsp;employed with laser beams which it will use to melt a portion of the moon's surface known as regolith.</p>

<p>This will enable the analysis of the gases released during this procedure. This endeavour will help gain India an understanding of the lunar landscape and insights into its suitability for eventual human habitation.&nbsp;Upon successful landing, Chandrayaan-3 is poised to operate for a fortnight, embarking on a series of experiments.&nbsp;</p>

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Years after taking a jibe at India's lunar ambitions in 2019, Pakistan's former Minister of Science and Technology, Fawad Hussain Chaudhry, has now done an unexpected about-face.

Years after taking a jibe at India's lunar ambitions in 2019, Pakistan's former Minister of Science and Technology, Fawad Hussain Chaudhry, has now done an unexpected about-face. In a Tuesday (August 22) post on X, formerly Twitter, the former minister lauded the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) Chandrayaan-3, terming it a "historic moment for humankind." "Pak media should show #Chandrayan moon landing live tomorrow at 6:15 PM… historic moment for Human kind specially for the people, scientists and Space community of India…. Many Congratulations," Hussain said on X. This is a surprising twist, considering the fact that Chaudhry is the same minister who had taunted India with the hashtag "India Failed" following ISRO's unfortunate loss of contact with the Vikram lander during the previous unsuccessful mission. Also Read | India's Chandrayaan-3 to make historic attempt at moon landing today Notably, in September 2019, he penned several posts on X with the hashtag "#IndiaFailed." The former minister had made a series of vile comments targeting and taunting India. His vitriolic comments also targeted the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, Bollywood, India's cultural sentiments, and Indian Air Force fighter pilot Abhinandan Varthaman who downed Pakistan's F-16 fighter jets in February 2019. Change of heart? Now the minister, who is well-known for his insulting remarks towards India, is urging his country to witness the live broadcast of Chandrayaan-3's moon landing on Wednesday evening. His tone has shifted from taunts to admiration. Also Read | Chandrayaan-3 soft-landing will offer basic tech for landing missions to other planets This chapter in India's lunar exploration commenced on July 14 with a triumphant launch of Chandrayaan-3 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. After gracefully entering the lunar orbit on August 5, the spacecraft is poised to execute a soft landing on the moon's surface on August 23. A pinnacle moment awaits Scheduled for a touchdown at 6:04 pm on Wednesday, the Chandrayaan-3 Lander Module is diligently scouting for an ideal landing spot on the lunar landscape. As per ISRO, everything till now has been going as per the plan and the lunar mission holds the promise of turning into an epochal event. Onboard the Chandrayaan-3 are Lander Vikram and a rover named 'Pragyaan'. WATCH | Decoding Chandrayaan-3 landing: 'If problem arises, landing could be delayed' × The rover is employed with laser beams which it will use to melt a portion of the moon's surface known as regolith. This will enable the analysis of the gases released during this procedure. This endeavour will help gain India an understanding of the lunar landscape and insights into its suitability for eventual human habitation. Upon successful landing, Chandrayaan-3 is poised to operate for a fortnight, embarking on a series of experiments. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Pak ex-minister praises Chandrayaan-3 mission, had taken jibes on Indian lunar mission in 2019

<p>India is gearing up for the soft-landing of its Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission. But the last 20 minutes right before the scheduled landing are set to become the most nail-biting moments of the mission.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The soft landing of Vikram lander of Chandrayaan-3 mission will make India the only country in the world to achieve this feat on Moon's south pole and the fourth country to have a lander on Moon after the United States, Russia, and China.</p>

<h2><strong>Why last 20 minutes will be most crucial</strong></h2>

<p>This is because the last 20 minutes of the mission will comprise of an autonomous movement.</p>

<p>On Tuesday, the ISRO informed that the Chandrayaan-3 mission, scheduled for its soft-landing on the lunar surface on August 23, is right on schedule.</p>

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<p>"Systems are undergoing regular checks, smooth sailing is continuing," the ISRO wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.</p>

<p>The ISRO also shared a video of images of the lunar surface captured by the Lander Position Detection Camera (LPDC) from an altitude of about 70 km, the ISRO.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"LPDC images assist the Lander Module in determining its position (latitude and longitude) by matching them against an onboard moon reference map," it said.</p>

<p>According to a senior ISRO scientist, the ISRO will go ahead with the landing only if conditions on the day are "favourable".</p>

<p>Else, a fresh attempt will be made on August 27.</p>

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India is gearing up for the soft-landing of its Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission. But the last 20 minutes right before the scheduled landing are set to become the most nail-biting moments of the mission.

India is gearing up for the soft-landing of its Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission. But the last 20 minutes right before the scheduled landing are set to become the most nail-biting moments of the mission. The soft landing of Vikram lander of Chandrayaan-3 mission will make India the only country in the world to achieve this feat on Moon's south pole and the fourth country to have a lander on Moon after the United States, Russia, and China. Why last 20 minutes will be most crucial This is because the last 20 minutes of the mission will comprise of an autonomous movement. On Tuesday, the ISRO informed that the Chandrayaan-3 mission, scheduled for its soft-landing on the lunar surface on August 23, is right on schedule. Also read | How will communication link between Chandrayaan-2 orbiter and Chandrayaan-3 lander help ISRO? "Systems are undergoing regular checks, smooth sailing is continuing," the ISRO wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. The ISRO also shared a video of images of the lunar surface captured by the Lander Position Detection Camera (LPDC) from an altitude of about 70 km, the ISRO. "LPDC images assist the Lander Module in determining its position (latitude and longitude) by matching them against an onboard moon reference map," it said. According to a senior ISRO scientist, the ISRO will go ahead with the landing only if conditions on the day are "favourable". Else, a fresh attempt will be made on August 27. Also watch | Chandrayaan-3 now within moon's gravitational orbit | India | ISRO × "Two hours before Chandrayaan-3 lands on the Moon, we will take a decision on whether or not it will be appropriate to land it at that time based on the health of the lander module and the conditions on the Moon. In case, if any factor appears to be not favourable, then we will land the module on the Moon on August 27," Nilesh M Desai, Director, Space Applications Centre, ISRO, told news agency ANI. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Chandrayaan-3: Why last 20 minutes before soft-landing of Vikram lander will be most crucial

<p>About 62 miles northwest of the US capital Washington DC, in Camp David, the presidential holiday retreat, Biden hosted Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol. Just right before the crucial trilateral summit, the US agreed to give up <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-courts-japan-by-giving-up-anti-whaling-language-in-indo-pacific-economic-framework-627006">anti-whaling language</a> in its Indo-Pacific Economic Framework which many described as an effort to court Tokyo and avoid any dilution of grand optics at Camp David.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tokyo says hunting and eating whales are part of its culture, a practice opposed by nature conservationists worldwide.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Standing alongside Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, the Japanese Prime Minister described the meeting as "exactly what is needed at this time."</p>

<p>He added: "I’m convinced the trilateral security cooperation between Japan, the US and South Korea has further strengthened regional peace and stability."</p>

<p>The leaders issued a sharply worded joint statement about Beijing's actions in the South China Sea, (or what the Philippines says is the West Philippines Sea) where China has claimed territory that according to international law, belongs to other countries, and said recently it plans military drills.</p>

<p>"Regarding the dangerous and aggressive actions we recently witnessed by the People's Republic of China in support of its illegal maritime territorial claims in the South China Sea, we ... strongly oppose any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo in the Indo-Pacific waters," the statement said.</p>

<h2><strong>Moscow, Russia</strong></h2>

<p>The week ended on a low note for Moscow. Its Lune-25 probe, the country's first in nearly 50 years,&nbsp;crash-landed on Moon.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-analytics-observe="off" data-component-name="paragraph" data-editable="text" data-uri="cms.cnn.com/_components/paragraph/instances/paragraph_41F5C743-C083-389D-6295-1259F1F60512@published">The last lunar lander, Luna-24, landed on the surface of the Moon on August 18, 1976.</p>

<p data-analytics-observe="off" data-component-name="paragraph" data-editable="text" data-uri="cms.cnn.com/_components/paragraph/instances/paragraph_4878EF2D-2226-F8EF-95CC-123DFC42D025@published">The Luna-25 spacecraft launched from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia’s Amur Oblast on August 10, setting the vehicle on a swift trip to the moon.</p>

<p data-analytics-observe="off" data-component-name="paragraph" data-editable="text" data-uri="cms.cnn.com/_components/paragraph/instances/paragraph_4878EF2D-2226-F8EF-95CC-123DFC42D025@published">After Luna's demise, all eyes are now on India's Chandrayaan-3 mission, whose Vikram lander is expected to land close to Luna's landing site on Wednesday (August 23) at 18:03 hours (Indian Standard Time).</p>

<h2 data-analytics-observe="off" data-component-name="paragraph" data-editable="text" data-uri="cms.cnn.com/_components/paragraph/instances/paragraph_4878EF2D-2226-F8EF-95CC-123DFC42D025@published"><strong>Niamey, Niger</strong></h2>

<p>The West African nation hit by a coup last month saw a belligerent show of support from the country's citizens for the military junta that took over Niamey's corridors of power after overthrowing democratically-elected President Mohamed Bazoum.</p>

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About 62 miles northwest of the US capital Washington DC, in Camp David, the presidential holiday retreat, Biden hosted Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol.

About 62 miles northwest of the US capital Washington DC, in Camp David, the presidential holiday retreat, Biden hosted Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol. Just right before the crucial trilateral summit, the US agreed to give up anti-whaling language in its Indo-Pacific Economic Framework which many described as an effort to court Tokyo and avoid any dilution of grand optics at Camp David. Tokyo says hunting and eating whales are part of its culture, a practice opposed by nature conservationists worldwide. Standing alongside Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, the Japanese Prime Minister described the meeting as "exactly what is needed at this time." He added: "I’m convinced the trilateral security cooperation between Japan, the US and South Korea has further strengthened regional peace and stability." The leaders issued a sharply worded joint statement about Beijing's actions in the South China Sea, (or what the Philippines says is the West Philippines Sea) where China has claimed territory that according to international law, belongs to other countries, and said recently it plans military drills. "Regarding the dangerous and aggressive actions we recently witnessed by the People's Republic of China in support of its illegal maritime territorial claims in the South China Sea, we ... strongly oppose any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo in the Indo-Pacific waters," the statement said. Moscow, Russia The week ended on a low note for Moscow. Its Lune-25 probe, the country's first in nearly 50 years, crash-landed on Moon. The last lunar lander, Luna-24, landed on the surface of the Moon on August 18, 1976. The Luna-25 spacecraft launched from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia’s Amur Oblast on August 10, setting the vehicle on a swift trip to the moon. After Luna's demise, all eyes are now on India's Chandrayaan-3 mission, whose Vikram lander is expected to land close to Luna's landing site on Wednesday (August 23) at 18:03 hours (Indian Standard Time). Niamey, Niger The West African nation hit by a coup last month saw a belligerent show of support from the country's citizens for the military junta that took over Niamey's corridors of power after overthrowing democratically-elected President Mohamed Bazoum. Meanwhile, the regional bloc of leaders, (ECOWAS) managed to get assurance from the junta that it will reverse the coup and install civilian leadership in the next three years. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The distance between the Earth and Moon is more than 238,855 miles (384,400 km), it could take approximately 2.6 seconds for two-way radio communication to travel that far. That's the kind of lag that the ISRO Mission Operations team at the Mission Operations Complex (MOX) at ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC), Bengaluru, would be facing while transmitting and receiving signals to and from the Chandrayaan-3 lander that's circling the Moon.</p>

<p>Given that India has the advantage of having two crafts—Chandrayaan-2 orbiter and Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module—circling the Moon, ISRO would be using one of them as a backup/emergency communication link.&nbsp;</p>

<p>ISRO has designed and developed the Chandrayaan-3 'Vikram' lander in a way that permits the lander craft to directly communicate with the stations back on Earth. In fact, the 26-kg Pragyan rover would also be depending on the lander craft for all its communication with the ground stations back on Earth.</p>

<p>The rover would also receive its commands to perform experiments and traverse the lunar surface, via the lander. However, ISRO has a contingency plan, in case direct communication between the lander and earth station is not possible. That's where the predecessor mission Chandrayaan-2 comes into play.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>5 things that can go wrong at the last moment before Chandrayaan-3’s landing</strong></h2>

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<p>ISRO Chandrayaan-2 (its Vikram lander) failed to make a lunar soft-landing on September 7, 2019. However, the orbiter from the Chandrayaan-2 mission continues to circle the Moon and carry out its functions, as it contains adequate fuel to remain in its orbit for almost eight years, as estimated by ISRO in 2019.</p>

<p>Therefore, ISRO is using the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter as a backup communication link between its Chandrayaan-3 Vikram lander and the ground stations. Simply put, the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter would act as an intermediary between the lander and the ground stations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Welcome, buddy!’ Ch-2 orbiter formally welcomed Ch-3 LM. Two-way communication between the two is established. MOX has now more routes to reach the LM" ISRO posted on X on Monday afternoon.</p>

<p>This tweet explains that ISRO has established contact with the lander via the propulsion module and tested out its emergency communication method.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It must be remembered that the Chandrayaan-3 lander module is circling the Moon in a 25kmx134km orbit, which is its final pre-landing orbit. As it circles the moon, the lander module is testing out is various systems and sensors. This includes altimeters, laser doppler velocimeters, on-board cameras etc.</p>

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<p>These sensors are best tested and calibrated when they are at an appropriate altitude from the moon. Hence, ISRO is making all preparations in the run-up to its lunar landing process (powered descent) that is scheduled to commence at 5.45pm (IST) on Wednesday.</p>

<p>In 19 minutes, the craft will reduce its horizontal velocity and vertical velocity, thereby slowing down from a few kilometres/second velocity to 1meter/second landing velocity.</p>

<p>ISRO has made the craft and its landing legs to withstand landing impacts of 2meters/second.&nbsp;</p>

<p>All eyes are on the India’s lunar landing, as Russia's Luna-25, which was meant to land on August 21, failed to make the descent after its manoeuvre to reach its final pre-landing orbit had gone wrong.</p>

<p>The Russian space agency, Roscosmos, officially announced the crash-landing and eventual loss of its craft, which is Russia's maiden standalone lunar mission.</p>

<p>However, the erstwhile Soviet Union has done dozens of Lunar missions, including sample return missions, the last of which was done in 1976.&nbsp;</p>

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The distance between the Earth and Moon is more than 238,855 miles (384,400 km), it could take approximately 2.6 seconds for two-way radio communication to travel that far.

The distance between the Earth and Moon is more than 238,855 miles (384,400 km), it could take approximately 2.6 seconds for two-way radio communication to travel that far. That's the kind of lag that the ISRO Mission Operations team at the Mission Operations Complex (MOX) at ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC), Bengaluru, would be facing while transmitting and receiving signals to and from the Chandrayaan-3 lander that's circling the Moon. Given that India has the advantage of having two crafts—Chandrayaan-2 orbiter and Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module—circling the Moon, ISRO would be using one of them as a backup/emergency communication link. ISRO has designed and developed the Chandrayaan-3 'Vikram' lander in a way that permits the lander craft to directly communicate with the stations back on Earth. In fact, the 26-kg Pragyan rover would also be depending on the lander craft for all its communication with the ground stations back on Earth. The rover would also receive its commands to perform experiments and traverse the lunar surface, via the lander. However, ISRO has a contingency plan, in case direct communication between the lander and earth station is not possible. That's where the predecessor mission Chandrayaan-2 comes into play. 5 things that can go wrong at the last moment before Chandrayaan-3’s landing ISRO Chandrayaan-2 (its Vikram lander) failed to make a lunar soft-landing on September 7, 2019. However, the orbiter from the Chandrayaan-2 mission continues to circle the Moon and carry out its functions, as it contains adequate fuel to remain in its orbit for almost eight years, as estimated by ISRO in 2019. Therefore, ISRO is using the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter as a backup communication link between its Chandrayaan-3 Vikram lander and the ground stations. Simply put, the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter would act as an intermediary between the lander and the ground stations. "Welcome, buddy!’ Ch-2 orbiter formally welcomed Ch-3 LM. Two-way communication between the two is established. MOX has now more routes to reach the LM" ISRO posted on X on Monday afternoon. This tweet explains that ISRO has established contact with the lander via the propulsion module and tested out its emergency communication method. Also read | Chandrayaan-3 lander establishes connection with special 'buddy' ahead of historic lunar landing It must be remembered that the Chandrayaan-3 lander module is circling the Moon in a 25kmx134km orbit, which is its final pre-landing orbit. As it circles the moon, the lander module is testing out is various systems and sensors. This includes altimeters, laser doppler velocimeters, on-board cameras etc. Also read | Chandrayaan-3: Two days to go! Here's how to livestream Chandrayaan-3's soft landing on moon These sensors are best tested and calibrated when they are at an appropriate altitude from the moon. Hence, ISRO is making all preparations in the run-up to its lunar landing process (powered descent) that is scheduled to commence at 5.45pm (IST) on Wednesday. In 19 minutes, the craft will reduce its horizontal velocity and vertical velocity, thereby slowing down from a few kilometres/second velocity to 1meter/second landing velocity. ISRO has made the craft and its landing legs to withstand landing impacts of 2meters/second. All eyes are on the India’s lunar landing, as Russia's Luna-25, which was meant to land on August 21, failed to make the descent after its manoeuvre to reach its final pre-landing orbit had gone wrong. The Russian space agency, Roscosmos, officially announced the crash-landing and eventual loss of its craft, which is Russia's maiden standalone lunar mission. However, the erstwhile Soviet Union has done dozens of Lunar missions, including sample return missions, the last of which was done in 1976. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

How will communication link between Chandrayaan-2 orbiter and Chandrayaan-3 lander help ISRO?

<p>After a 37-day journey, the Chandrayaan-3 lander craft 'Vikram' is now barely 25 kilometres above the Lunar surface. This is the lowest orbit it will remain in before it commences its powered descent (manoeuvres that will lead to the Lunar soft landing). "The powered descent is expected to commence on August 23rd, 2023, around 5:45 pm IST," ISRO said. This indicates that the Lunar soft-landing could be completed by 6:15 pm on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The lander craft performed its second and final de-boost manoeuvre at 2 am IST, Sunday,&nbsp;August 20. This brought the lander craft from an orbit of 113kmsx157kms to an orbit of 25kmsx134kms. This means the craft is barely 25 km above the lunar surface, at its closest approach and 134 km above the lunar surface at its farthest approach.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Chandrayaan-3 has a specific landing date of August 23, as the day marks the commencement of the Lunar daytime. Landing during the Lunar Day would help the Indian craft charge its batteries by harnessing solar power.</p>

<p>Given that Chandrayaan-3 (lander-rover) has a mission life of only one Lunar day (14.75 Earth days), it is imperative for the craft to begin its operations immediately once the lunar day&nbsp;breaks. This would give it the maximum possible operational time to carry out in-situ experiments, as planned.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, as it performed a similar manoeuvre to move into a pre-landing orbit, Russia's Luna-25 craft ran&nbsp;into trouble and crashed into the moon and the mission has reportedly failed. Chandrayaan's Vikram is meant to land near 70 degree latitude of the moon, which is near the unexplored southern polar region.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Today, in accordance with the Luna-25 flight programme, at 14:10, an impulse was issued to transfer the station (craft) to the pre-landing orbit. During the operation, an emergency situation occurred on board the automatic station(robotic craft) which did not allow the maneuver to be performed with the specified parameters The management team is currently analyzing the situation" read the translated version of the Roscosmos statement released after the glitch was reported.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While India has undertaken Lunar missions in 2008, 2019 and now Chandrayaan-3, the erstwhile Soviet Union had performed its last Lunar lander mission in 1976. Luna-25 got delayed by more than a decade and was the maiden Lunar mission of Russia.&nbsp;</p>

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After a 37-day journey, the Chandrayaan-3 lander craft 'Vikram' is now barely 25 kilometres above the Lunar surface. This is the lowest orbit it will remain in before it commences its powered descent (manoeuvres that will lead to the Lunar soft landing).

After a 37-day journey, the Chandrayaan-3 lander craft 'Vikram' is now barely 25 kilometres above the Lunar surface. This is the lowest orbit it will remain in before it commences its powered descent (manoeuvres that will lead to the Lunar soft landing). "The powered descent is expected to commence on August 23rd, 2023, around 5:45 pm IST," ISRO said. This indicates that the Lunar soft-landing could be completed by 6:15 pm on Wednesday. The lander craft performed its second and final de-boost manoeuvre at 2 am IST, Sunday, August 20. This brought the lander craft from an orbit of 113kmsx157kms to an orbit of 25kmsx134kms. This means the craft is barely 25 km above the lunar surface, at its closest approach and 134 km above the lunar surface at its farthest approach. Also Read | WHO chief hails Modi's home state Gujarat as future's 'Mecca of traditional medicine' Chandrayaan-3 has a specific landing date of August 23, as the day marks the commencement of the Lunar daytime. Landing during the Lunar Day would help the Indian craft charge its batteries by harnessing solar power. Given that Chandrayaan-3 (lander-rover) has a mission life of only one Lunar day (14.75 Earth days), it is imperative for the craft to begin its operations immediately once the lunar day breaks. This would give it the maximum possible operational time to carry out in-situ experiments, as planned. Meanwhile, as it performed a similar manoeuvre to move into a pre-landing orbit, Russia's Luna-25 craft ran into trouble and crashed into the moon and the mission has reportedly failed. Chandrayaan's Vikram is meant to land near 70 degree latitude of the moon, which is near the unexplored southern polar region. Also Read | Ladakh: Nine Indian soldiers dead after Army vehicle plunges into gorge "Today, in accordance with the Luna-25 flight programme, at 14:10, an impulse was issued to transfer the station (craft) to the pre-landing orbit. During the operation, an emergency situation occurred on board the automatic station(robotic craft) which did not allow the maneuver to be performed with the specified parameters The management team is currently analyzing the situation" read the translated version of the Roscosmos statement released after the glitch was reported. Watch | India’s Chandrayaan-3 in faceoff with Russia’s Luna-25 for unchartered lunar south pole × While India has undertaken Lunar missions in 2008, 2019 and now Chandrayaan-3, the erstwhile Soviet Union had performed its last Lunar lander mission in 1976. Luna-25 got delayed by more than a decade and was the maiden Lunar mission of Russia. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Chandrayaan-3: Vikram lander 25km above moon, to land at break of Lunar Day on Aug 23

<p>Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) Chandrayaan-3 is racing towards the Moon as India seeks another milestone in its spacefaring endeavours. On Friday (August 18), the lander module of Chandrayaan-3 carried out an orbit reduction manoeuvre to draw itself closer to the Moon. It is first of two such manoeuvres. A soft landing is scheduled to take place on August 23.</p>

<p>"The Lander Module (LM) health is normal. LM successfully underwent a deboosting operation that reduced its orbit to 113 km x 157 km. The second deboosting operation is scheduled for August 20, 2023, around 0200 Hrs. IST," said ISRO on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).</p>

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<p>In its Chadrayaan-2 mission, India was not able to land on the Moon successfully but the mission helping its successor to succeed nonetheless. The orbiter from Chandrayaan-2 mission has been orbiting Earth's only sattelite for past four years. And it is set to do its bit to ensure that Chandrayaan-3 mission succeeds.</p>

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<p>The orbiter is contributing to the mission already as it has identified a relatively safe place on Moon for the lander to land. Additionally, it will also facilitate communication between the lander module and Earth. This means that Chandrayaan-3 lander, when it lands, will first send message to Chandrayaan-2 orbiter which will then relay it to Earth. Chandrayaan-3 lander has an independent capacity to communicate with Earth as well but when it will land, ISRO would have benefit of having 'boots on grounds' as well as in the orbit of the Moon.</p>

<p>“Ultimately, the radio signals will come to earth from the orbiter and this is not from Chandrayaan-3 but from the orbiter of Chandrayaan-2. The Chandrayaan-2 orbiter is functioning very well and it will communicate with the Chandrayaan-3 lander. This signal will reach the ground station,” ISRO chairman S Somnath said in a public interaction on August 9.</p>

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<p>“Suppose, for any reason, the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter is not working properly then the Chandrayaan-3 lander will communicate directly with Earth. For the rover (which will be released after a safe and soft landing) the communication is only with the lander and the lander will communicate with the orbiter or earth stations,” Somnath said.</p>

<p>When Chandrayaan-2 was approaching the Moon, its landing site was finalised based on pictures of the Moon obtained from other space agencies. But this time India is finalising things on its own.</p>

<p>“The landing site area is increased to four km by 2.4 km against the (earlier) 0.5 x 0.5 for C2. The lander will land in the middle of the landing site. The landing site has been imaged properly. We found that the landing site is reasonably flat but it still contains craters and boulders but compared to other locations it is flatter. The camera (onboard the lander) will still have to look before landing to see there are no craters or boulders,” the ISRO chairman said.</p>

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Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) Chandrayaan-3 is racing towards the Moon as India seeks another milestone in its spacefaring endeavours. On Friday (August 18), the lander module of Chandrayaan-3 carried out an orbit reduction manoeuvre to draw itself closer to the Moon.

Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) Chandrayaan-3 is racing towards the Moon as India seeks another milestone in its spacefaring endeavours. On Friday (August 18), the lander module of Chandrayaan-3 carried out an orbit reduction manoeuvre to draw itself closer to the Moon. It is first of two such manoeuvres. A soft landing is scheduled to take place on August 23. "The Lander Module (LM) health is normal. LM successfully underwent a deboosting operation that reduced its orbit to 113 km x 157 km. The second deboosting operation is scheduled for August 20, 2023, around 0200 Hrs. IST," said ISRO on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). Chandrayaan-3 Mission: The Lander Module (LM) health is normal. LM successfully underwent a deboosting operation that reduced its orbit to 113 km x 157 km. The second deboosting operation is scheduled for August 20, 2023, around 0200 Hrs. IST #Chandrayaan_3#Ch3 pic.twitter.com/0PVxV8Gw5z — ISRO (@isro) August 18, 2023 × In its Chadrayaan-2 mission, India was not able to land on the Moon successfully but the mission helping its successor to succeed nonetheless. The orbiter from Chandrayaan-2 mission has been orbiting Earth's only sattelite for past four years. And it is set to do its bit to ensure that Chandrayaan-3 mission succeeds. Watch | Chandrayaan-3 shares new video as it readies for touchdown × The orbiter is contributing to the mission already as it has identified a relatively safe place on Moon for the lander to land. Additionally, it will also facilitate communication between the lander module and Earth. This means that Chandrayaan-3 lander, when it lands, will first send message to Chandrayaan-2 orbiter which will then relay it to Earth. Chandrayaan-3 lander has an independent capacity to communicate with Earth as well but when it will land, ISRO would have benefit of having 'boots on grounds' as well as in the orbit of the Moon. “Ultimately, the radio signals will come to earth from the orbiter and this is not from Chandrayaan-3 but from the orbiter of Chandrayaan-2. The Chandrayaan-2 orbiter is functioning very well and it will communicate with the Chandrayaan-3 lander. This signal will reach the ground station,” ISRO chairman S Somnath said in a public interaction on August 9. Also Read | Chandrayaan-3: Vikram Lander 'healthy', completes its maiden solo manoeuvre “Suppose, for any reason, the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter is not working properly then the Chandrayaan-3 lander will communicate directly with Earth. For the rover (which will be released after a safe and soft landing) the communication is only with the lander and the lander will communicate with the orbiter or earth stations,” Somnath said. When Chandrayaan-2 was approaching the Moon, its landing site was finalised based on pictures of the Moon obtained from other space agencies. But this time India is finalising things on its own. “The landing site area is increased to four km by 2.4 km against the (earlier) 0.5 x 0.5 for C2. The lander will land in the middle of the landing site. The landing site has been imaged properly. We found that the landing site is reasonably flat but it still contains craters and boulders but compared to other locations it is flatter. The camera (onboard the lander) will still have to look before landing to see there are no craters or boulders,” the ISRO chairman said. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

As Chandrayaan-3 approaches Moon, Chandrayaan-2 lends helping hand

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<p>As the Indian lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 entered its third and final phase, the Chandrayaan-3 lunar lander has now taken over the reins of the high-profile mission. Around 1 pm IST, on Thursday (August 17), the Indian space agency ISRO announced that the Chandrayaan-3 integrated spacecraft had separated into two parts - the propulsion module and the lander module.</p>

<p>While the propulsion module continues to orbit the moon for a few years, the lander module is headed towards the Lunar surface, in preparation for its lunar soft-landing scheduled for August 23.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"LM is successfully separated from the Propulsion Module (PM). LM is set to descend to a slightly lower orbit upon a deboosting planned for tomorrow around 1600 Hrs., IST," ISRO tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>With the Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module included, India now has three of its crafts circling the moon. This includes Chandrayaan-1 (defunct), Chandrayaan-2 orbiter and the Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module. India commenced its lunar exploration journey in 2008 with Chandrayaan-1 and then followed it up with Chandrayaan-2 in 2019, and Chandrayaan-3 in July this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chandrayaan-3-just-a-week-away-from-lunar-soft-landing-625932"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Chandrayaan-3 just a week away from lunar soft landing</strong></a></p>

<h2><strong>Four vehicles in Chandrayaan-3 mission&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Any spacefaring mission is like a relay race — there are many performers and each one completes their task and hands over to the next. On July 14, the LVM3 rocket was the vehicle that carried the 3.9-tonne spacecraft (comprising the propulsion module, lander and rover) into the earth's orbit. Performing its task in about 16 minutes, India's largest rocket injected the satellites into the desired orbit.</p>

<p>Then on, the craft's propulsion module gradually pushed and steered the craft away from the Earth, using its onboard engines. Until July 31, the craft orbited the earth and then fired its engines to gain more velocity, pushing itself to rendezvous with the moon in a few days (lunar transfer trajectory). On August 5, the craft reached the vicinity of the moon and fired its engines to slow itself down, reduce its orbit and get captured by lunar gravity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>From August 5 till August 17, the craft has been circling the moon. Once in a few days, the craft retro-fired its engines to slow down and reduce its orbit and get closer to the lunar surface. On Thursday, as the craft was in a 153 km x 163 km orbit, the propulsion module and lander module separated. This means that the propulsion module has completed its core task of getting the craft into an orbit around the moon.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Henceforth, it will be the responsibility of the Vikram lander to test its cameras, sensors and engines, as it prepares for a lunar soft landing. The lander craft will commence reducing its orbit on Friday (August 18) and eventually cut down its velocity from a few kilometres/second to one metre/second, which is the ideal speed for lunar soft-landing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the successful soft landing, the lander is meant to open its ramp and allow the 'Pragyan' rover to roll out onto the lunar surface. In close coordination with each other, the lander, rover and propulsion module would then carry out their respective scientific tasks and send their data back to Earth.</p>

<p>As far as the lander and rover are concerned, ISRO is looking at an operational life of one lunar day or two weeks on Earth. However, after the lunar night passes and the new dawn breaks, when the sunlight is available, it is possible that the lander and rover come back to life.&nbsp;</p>

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As the Indian lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 entered its third and final phase, the Chandrayaan-3 lunar lander has now taken over the reins of the high-profile mission.

As the Indian lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 entered its third and final phase, the Chandrayaan-3 lunar lander has now taken over the reins of the high-profile mission. Around 1 pm IST, on Thursday (August 17), the Indian space agency ISRO announced that the Chandrayaan-3 integrated spacecraft had separated into two parts - the propulsion module and the lander module. While the propulsion module continues to orbit the moon for a few years, the lander module is headed towards the Lunar surface, in preparation for its lunar soft-landing scheduled for August 23. "LM is successfully separated from the Propulsion Module (PM). LM is set to descend to a slightly lower orbit upon a deboosting planned for tomorrow around 1600 Hrs., IST," ISRO tweeted. The most-anticipated Divorce case in #india Propulsion module vs Vikram lander...After a harmonious 34day journey in #space, propulsion module which got both of them till the #moon, will separate from the lander Perhaps, around noon today🤞#isro #Chandrayaan #tech #science pic.twitter.com/VwjRUQRx2a — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) August 17, 2023 × With the Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module included, India now has three of its crafts circling the moon. This includes Chandrayaan-1 (defunct), Chandrayaan-2 orbiter and the Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module. India commenced its lunar exploration journey in 2008 with Chandrayaan-1 and then followed it up with Chandrayaan-2 in 2019, and Chandrayaan-3 in July this year. Also read | Chandrayaan-3 just a week away from lunar soft landing Four vehicles in Chandrayaan-3 mission Any spacefaring mission is like a relay race — there are many performers and each one completes their task and hands over to the next. On July 14, the LVM3 rocket was the vehicle that carried the 3.9-tonne spacecraft (comprising the propulsion module, lander and rover) into the earth's orbit. Performing its task in about 16 minutes, India's largest rocket injected the satellites into the desired orbit. Then on, the craft's propulsion module gradually pushed and steered the craft away from the Earth, using its onboard engines. Until July 31, the craft orbited the earth and then fired its engines to gain more velocity, pushing itself to rendezvous with the moon in a few days (lunar transfer trajectory). On August 5, the craft reached the vicinity of the moon and fired its engines to slow itself down, reduce its orbit and get captured by lunar gravity. From August 5 till August 17, the craft has been circling the moon. Once in a few days, the craft retro-fired its engines to slow down and reduce its orbit and get closer to the lunar surface. On Thursday, as the craft was in a 153 km x 163 km orbit, the propulsion module and lander module separated. This means that the propulsion module has completed its core task of getting the craft into an orbit around the moon. Watch | Chandrayaan-3 to land on the moon on August 23 × Henceforth, it will be the responsibility of the Vikram lander to test its cameras, sensors and engines, as it prepares for a lunar soft landing. The lander craft will commence reducing its orbit on Friday (August 18) and eventually cut down its velocity from a few kilometres/second to one metre/second, which is the ideal speed for lunar soft-landing. After the successful soft landing, the lander is meant to open its ramp and allow the 'Pragyan' rover to roll out onto the lunar surface. In close coordination with each other, the lander, rover and propulsion module would then carry out their respective scientific tasks and send their data back to Earth. As far as the lander and rover are concerned, ISRO is looking at an operational life of one lunar day or two weeks on Earth. However, after the lunar night passes and the new dawn breaks, when the sunlight is available, it is possible that the lander and rover come back to life. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Chandrayaan-3 mission: Two vehicles have done their job, two more to go

<p>Chandrayaan-3, India's lunar mission,&nbsp;has successfully completed the crucial phase of separating the Lander Module (LM) and Propulsion Module (PM). The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) shared the mission update on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday (Aug 17).</p>

<p>The latest phase of the mission, which is Phase 5, was to conduct the separation of the two modules carefully before sending the Lander Module to lower moon orbit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ISRO shared a mission update on X, formerly Twitter: “‘Thanks for the ride, mate! 👋’ said the Lander Module (LM). LM is successfully separated from the Propulsion Module (PM). LM is set to descend to a slightly lower orbit upon a deboosting planned for tomorrow around 1600 Hrs., IST.”</p>

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<p><strong>Chandrayaan-3 achieves&nbsp;another milestone</strong></p>

<p>The Vikram Lander module of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft has been separated from the propulsion module, marking a milestone in India's third lunar mission.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Post its separation, the Lander will undergo a process of slowing down, known as deboost<strong>,</strong> to place it in an orbit where the Peruline or the closest point to the Moon is 30 km and Apolune or the farthest point from the Moon is 100 km.</p>

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<p>Chandrayaan-3, which consists of a lander named Vikram and a rover named Pragyan similar to Chandrayaan-2, does not have an orbiter. Its Propulsion Module behaves like a communication relay satellite. The Propulsion Module carries the lander and rover configuration until the spacecraft is in a 100-kilometre (62 miles) lunar orbit.</p>

<h2><strong>Role of Propulsion Module (PM) after separation</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>The propulsion module, other than carrying the Lander and Rover configuration till about 100 km lunar orbit, also carries the Spectro-polarimetry of Habitable Planet Earth (SHAPE) payload to study spectral and polarimetric measurements of the Earth from lunar orbit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After separating from the Lander Module, the Propulsion Module will continue to study the Earth's atmosphere for months/years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The main function of the PM was to carry the LM from launch vehicle injection to the final lunar 100 km circular polar orbit and separate the LM from the PM.</p>

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<h2><strong>Role of Lander Module (LM)</strong></h2>

<p>The Lander has the capability to soft-land at a specified lunar site and deploy the Rover, which will carry out in-situ chemical analysis of the lunar surface during the course of its mobility.</p>

<p>The Lander and the Rover have scientific payloads to carry out experiments on the lunar surface.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Lander payloads</strong></p>

<p>1. Chandra’s Surface Thermophysical Experiment (ChaSTE) to measure the thermal conductivity and temperature</p>

<p>2. Instrument for Lunar Seismic Activity (ILSA) for measuring the seismicity around the landing site</p>

<p>3. Langmuir Probe (LP) to estimate the plasma density and its variations</p>

<p>4. A passive Laser Retroreflector Array from NASA is accommodated for lunar laser ranging studies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chandrayaan-3 was launched on July 14 from India's spaceport, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.<br />
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Some&nbsp;16 minutes after lift-off, the craft was placed in a highly elliptical orbit around the Earth.</p>

<p>Thereafter, by performing five engine burns on as many occasions, the craft gradually raised its orbit and slingshot itself further away from Earth, while continuing to remain in the home planet's orbit.&nbsp;</p>

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Chandrayaan-3, India's lunar mission, has successfully completed the crucial phase of separating the Lander Module (LM) and Propulsion Module (PM). The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) shared the mission update on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday (Aug 17).

Chandrayaan-3, India's lunar mission, has successfully completed the crucial phase of separating the Lander Module (LM) and Propulsion Module (PM). The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) shared the mission update on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday (Aug 17). The latest phase of the mission, which is Phase 5, was to conduct the separation of the two modules carefully before sending the Lander Module to lower moon orbit. The ISRO shared a mission update on X, formerly Twitter: “‘Thanks for the ride, mate! 👋’ said the Lander Module (LM). LM is successfully separated from the Propulsion Module (PM). LM is set to descend to a slightly lower orbit upon a deboosting planned for tomorrow around 1600 Hrs., IST.” Also Read | Explained | Chandrayaan-3 is just 150km above lunar surface. What does it mean? Chandrayaan-3 Mission: ‘Thanks for the ride, mate! 👋’ said the Lander Module (LM). LM is successfully separated from the Propulsion Module (PM) LM is set to descend to a slightly lower orbit upon a deboosting planned for tomorrow around 1600 Hrs., IST. Now, 🇮🇳 has3⃣ 🛰️🛰️🛰️… pic.twitter.com/rJKkPSr6Ct — ISRO (@isro) August 17, 2023 × Chandrayaan-3 achieves another milestone The Vikram Lander module of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft has been separated from the propulsion module, marking a milestone in India's third lunar mission. Post its separation, the Lander will undergo a process of slowing down, known as deboost, to place it in an orbit where the Peruline or the closest point to the Moon is 30 km and Apolune or the farthest point from the Moon is 100 km. Also Read | India: Three men drown in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district as onlookers film it, shout 'save them' Chandrayaan-3, which consists of a lander named Vikram and a rover named Pragyan similar to Chandrayaan-2, does not have an orbiter. Its Propulsion Module behaves like a communication relay satellite. The Propulsion Module carries the lander and rover configuration until the spacecraft is in a 100-kilometre (62 miles) lunar orbit. Role of Propulsion Module (PM) after separation The propulsion module, other than carrying the Lander and Rover configuration till about 100 km lunar orbit, also carries the Spectro-polarimetry of Habitable Planet Earth (SHAPE) payload to study spectral and polarimetric measurements of the Earth from lunar orbit. After separating from the Lander Module, the Propulsion Module will continue to study the Earth's atmosphere for months/years. The main function of the PM was to carry the LM from launch vehicle injection to the final lunar 100 km circular polar orbit and separate the LM from the PM. Chandrayaan-3 Mission: Meanwhile, the Propulsion Module continues its journey in the current orbit for months/years. The SHAPE payload onboard it would ☑️ perform spectroscopic study of the Earth’s atmosphere and ☑️ measure the variations in polarization from the clouds on… — ISRO (@isro) August 17, 2023 × Role of Lander Module (LM) The Lander has the capability to soft-land at a specified lunar site and deploy the Rover, which will carry out in-situ chemical analysis of the lunar surface during the course of its mobility. The Lander and the Rover have scientific payloads to carry out experiments on the lunar surface. Also Read | Rain updates: IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand and other Indian states Lander payloads 1. Chandra’s Surface Thermophysical Experiment (ChaSTE) to measure the thermal conductivity and temperature 2. Instrument for Lunar Seismic Activity (ILSA) for measuring the seismicity around the landing site 3. Langmuir Probe (LP) to estimate the plasma density and its variations 4. A passive Laser Retroreflector Array from NASA is accommodated for lunar laser ranging studies. Chandrayaan-3 was launched on July 14 from India's spaceport, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. Some 16 minutes after lift-off, the craft was placed in a highly elliptical orbit around the Earth. Thereafter, by performing five engine burns on as many occasions, the craft gradually raised its orbit and slingshot itself further away from Earth, while continuing to remain in the home planet's orbit. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

'Thanks For The Ride, Mate': Chandrayaan-3 Lander successfully separates from propulsion module

<p>Ahead of the highly anticipated Chandrayaan-3 landing, scheduled to take place later this month, the&nbsp;Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday (August 10) shared a set of fresh images of the Moon and Earth captured by the lunar spacecraft.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One of the first images has been taken on July 14 when the mission was launched from the&nbsp;Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, located in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The first image shows Earth as viewed by the Lander Image Camera.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The second image, captured by Lander Horizontal Velocity Camera (LHVC) showed the craters Aristarchus, Eddington and Pythagoras along with one of the dark plains on the lunar surface&nbsp;Oceanus Procellarum.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Netizens applaud the pictures</strong></h2>

<p>Netizens and admirers of ISRO were truly awestruck by the images released and took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their happiness.<br />
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"No Matter how far we venture into otherworldly realms, the allure of Earth's beauty remains unparalleled..," posted one while another added, "We've been waiting for this. Image of Earth from Lander and Moon. #ISRO #Chandrayaan3. Perhaps we were a bit too eager in our demands for photos from @isro. Proud to be witnessing this."</p>

<p>"Sending all my positive energy and heartfelt wishes to the incredible team behind Chandrayaan 3! You are true pioneers, and I believe in your courage and determination to achieve great things. Reach for the stars!," posted another.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>ISRO chairman confident about landing&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>ISRO Chairman Dr S Somnath has assured that the Vikram lander will be able to make a soft landing on the Moon's surface, come August 23. He added that the landing is certain even if all the sensors and two of its engines do not work. The Vikram lander is expected to descend on the moon on August 23.</p>

<p>"If everything fails, if all the sensors fail, nothing works, still it (Vikram) will make a landing. That's how it has been designed -- provided that the propulsion system works well," Somnath told PTI.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Somnath&nbsp;said the mission's most critical phase will be the orbit determination process when the spacecraft starts moving closer to the moon from the 100 km circular orbit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Up to 100 km we do not see any difficulty. The issues are only an estimation of the position of the lander accurately from Earth. This measurement is a very critical measurement, we call it the orbit determination process. If it is correct, the rest of the process can be done."&nbsp;</p>

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Ahead of the highly anticipated Chandrayaan-3 landing, scheduled to take place later this month, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday (August 10) shared a set of fresh images of the Moon and Earth captured by the lunar spacecraft.

Ahead of the highly anticipated Chandrayaan-3 landing, scheduled to take place later this month, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday (August 10) shared a set of fresh images of the Moon and Earth captured by the lunar spacecraft. One of the first images has been taken on July 14 when the mission was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, located in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The first image shows Earth as viewed by the Lander Image Camera. The second image, captured by Lander Horizontal Velocity Camera (LHVC) showed the craters Aristarchus, Eddington and Pythagoras along with one of the dark plains on the lunar surface Oceanus Procellarum. Netizens applaud the pictures Netizens and admirers of ISRO were truly awestruck by the images released and took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their happiness. "No Matter how far we venture into otherworldly realms, the allure of Earth's beauty remains unparalleled..," posted one while another added, "We've been waiting for this. Image of Earth from Lander and Moon. #ISRO #Chandrayaan3. Perhaps we were a bit too eager in our demands for photos from @isro. Proud to be witnessing this." "Sending all my positive energy and heartfelt wishes to the incredible team behind Chandrayaan 3! You are true pioneers, and I believe in your courage and determination to achieve great things. Reach for the stars!," posted another. Also read: ISRO releases video of the moon captured by Chandrayaan-3 as it enters lunar orbit ISRO chairman confident about landing ISRO Chairman Dr S Somnath has assured that the Vikram lander will be able to make a soft landing on the Moon's surface, come August 23. He added that the landing is certain even if all the sensors and two of its engines do not work. The Vikram lander is expected to descend on the moon on August 23. "If everything fails, if all the sensors fail, nothing works, still it (Vikram) will make a landing. That's how it has been designed -- provided that the propulsion system works well," Somnath told PTI. Watch | Chandrayaan-3 now within moon's gravitational orbit | India | ISRO × Somnath said the mission's most critical phase will be the orbit determination process when the spacecraft starts moving closer to the moon from the 100 km circular orbit. "Up to 100 km we do not see any difficulty. The issues are only an estimation of the position of the lander accurately from Earth. This measurement is a very critical measurement, we call it the orbit determination process. If it is correct, the rest of the process can be done." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

ISRO releases majestic images of Earth and Moon captured by Chandrayaan-3

<p><strong>Chandrayaan-3</strong>: The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft successfully entered the lunar orbit on Sunday, marking a significant milestone. Its safe landing near the Moon's south pole between August 23 and 24 is crucial, and all efforts will be made to ensure its success.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The retrofitting of engines brought it closer to the Moon's surface, now to 170 km x 4,313 km. The next operation to further reduce the orbit is scheduled for August 9, between 13:00 and 14:00 hours IST," the ISRO posted on social media platform X on Sunday.</p>

<h2><strong>Chandrayaan-3: Mission timeline</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p><strong>July 6</strong>: ISRO announced the launch date for Mission Chandrayaan-3, set for July 14, from Sriharikota's second launch pad.</p>

<p><strong>July 7: </strong>Successful completion of vehicle electrical tests.</p>

<p><strong>July 11:</strong> A comprehensive 'Launch Rehearsal' spanning 24 hours concluded, simulating the entire launch process.</p>

<p><strong>July 14</strong>: LVM3 M4 vehicle triumphantly launched Chandrayaan-3 into its designated orbit.</p>

<p><strong>July 15:</strong> The first orbit-raising manoeuvre, Earth-bound firing-1, was executed successfully at ISTRAC/ISRO, Bengaluru. The spacecraft reached a 41762 km x 173 km orbit.</p>

<p><strong>July 17</strong>: Accomplishment of the second orbit-raising manoeuvre resulted in the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft orbiting at 41603 km x 226 km.</p>

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<p><strong>July 22:</strong> Successful completion of the fourth orbit-raising manoeuvre, Earth-bound perigee firing, establishing the spacecraft in a 71351 km x 233 km orbit.</p>

<p><strong>July 25</strong>: Implementation of another successful orbit-raising manoeuvre.</p>

<p><strong>August 1</strong>: Chandrayaan-3 achieved a significant milestone by being inserted into the trans-lunar orbit, reaching an orbit of 288 km x 369328 km.</p>

<p><strong>August 5:</strong> Chandrayaan-3 accomplished a major triumph by achieving successful insertion into the lunar orbit, attaining the intended orbit of 164 km x 18074 km.</p>

<p><strong>August 6</strong>: The spacecraft orbit is lowered to 170 km x 4,313 km around the moon</p>

<h2><strong>Chandrayaan-3: What’s ahead for the mission?</strong></h2>

<p>The crucial milestone of the lunar mission called the Lunar Orbit Insertion (LOI) was the third phase of Chandrayaan-3. The first phase of the mission included pre-launch and earth-bound manoeuvre, called Earth Centric Phase. The second phase called the Lunar Transfer Phase transferred the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft in the trajectory phase towards the moon.</p>

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<p><strong>Upcoming phases of the mission:</strong></p>

<p>Moon-bound manoeuvre phase (Phase-4)</p>

<p>PM and Lunar Module Separation (Phase-5)</p>

<p>De-boost phase (Phase-6)</p>

<p>Pre-landing phase (Phase-7)</p>

<p>Landing phase (Phase-8)</p>

<p>Normal phase for Lander and Rover (Phase-9)</p>

<p>Moon-centric normal orbit phase (100 km circular phase) for propulsion module (Phase-10)</p>

<p>In the next 10 days, a precise landing site near the moon's south pole will be determined. Subsequently, the propulsion module will detach from the Lander while in orbit. Following this, the Lander will descend from orbit and make a soft landing attempt.&nbsp;</p>

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Chandrayaan-3: The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft successfully entered the lunar orbit on Sunday, marking a significant milestone. Its safe landing near the Moon's south pole between August 23 and 24 is crucial, and all efforts will be made to ensure its success.

Chandrayaan-3: The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft successfully entered the lunar orbit on Sunday, marking a significant milestone. Its safe landing near the Moon's south pole between August 23 and 24 is crucial, and all efforts will be made to ensure its success. "The retrofitting of engines brought it closer to the Moon's surface, now to 170 km x 4,313 km. The next operation to further reduce the orbit is scheduled for August 9, between 13:00 and 14:00 hours IST," the ISRO posted on social media platform X on Sunday. Chandrayaan-3: Mission timeline July 6: ISRO announced the launch date for Mission Chandrayaan-3, set for July 14, from Sriharikota's second launch pad. July 7: Successful completion of vehicle electrical tests. July 11: A comprehensive 'Launch Rehearsal' spanning 24 hours concluded, simulating the entire launch process. July 14: LVM3 M4 vehicle triumphantly launched Chandrayaan-3 into its designated orbit. July 15: The first orbit-raising manoeuvre, Earth-bound firing-1, was executed successfully at ISTRAC/ISRO, Bengaluru. The spacecraft reached a 41762 km x 173 km orbit. July 17: Accomplishment of the second orbit-raising manoeuvre resulted in the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft orbiting at 41603 km x 226 km. Also Read | India: A look at three governments that lost no-confidence motions in the past July 22: Successful completion of the fourth orbit-raising manoeuvre, Earth-bound perigee firing, establishing the spacecraft in a 71351 km x 233 km orbit. July 25: Implementation of another successful orbit-raising manoeuvre. August 1: Chandrayaan-3 achieved a significant milestone by being inserted into the trans-lunar orbit, reaching an orbit of 288 km x 369328 km. August 5: Chandrayaan-3 accomplished a major triumph by achieving successful insertion into the lunar orbit, attaining the intended orbit of 164 km x 18074 km. August 6: The spacecraft orbit is lowered to 170 km x 4,313 km around the moon Chandrayaan-3: What’s ahead for the mission? The crucial milestone of the lunar mission called the Lunar Orbit Insertion (LOI) was the third phase of Chandrayaan-3. The first phase of the mission included pre-launch and earth-bound manoeuvre, called Earth Centric Phase. The second phase called the Lunar Transfer Phase transferred the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft in the trajectory phase towards the moon. Also Read | South African Foreign Minister Pandor lauds India's important role in BRICS Upcoming phases of the mission: Moon-bound manoeuvre phase (Phase-4) PM and Lunar Module Separation (Phase-5) De-boost phase (Phase-6) Pre-landing phase (Phase-7) Landing phase (Phase-8) Normal phase for Lander and Rover (Phase-9) Moon-centric normal orbit phase (100 km circular phase) for propulsion module (Phase-10) In the next 10 days, a precise landing site near the moon's south pole will be determined. Subsequently, the propulsion module will detach from the Lander while in orbit. Following this, the Lander will descend from orbit and make a soft landing attempt. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Chandrayaan-3 update: Lunar spacecraft inches closer to moon. What's ahead for the mission?

<p>Having travelled a distance of nearly 3.84 lakh kilometres over a period of 20 days in space, India's third Lunar spacecraft Chandrayaan-3 has been captured by the Lunar gravity. At present, the craft is circling the moon in a highly-elliptical orbit. In a circular orbit, a spacecraft constantly remains at a certain distance from the body that it is orbiting. However, in a highly elliptical orbit, the craft circles the celestial body (moon, in this case) where its distance from the body varies drastically.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is a significant milestone for the Indian space programme, that all Indian Lunar crafts Chandrayaan-1 (2008), Chandrayaan-2 (2019) and the ongoing Chandrayaan-3, have flawlessly entered into an orbit around the moon.<br />
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<p>“MOX, ISTRAC, this is Chandrayaan-3. I am feeling lunar gravity,” ISRO said on X, formerly known as Twitter, indicating that Chandrayaan-3 is under the moon's gravitational influence. Chandrayaan-3 has been successfully inserted into the lunar orbit, the Indian space agency added. The craft has been captured by Lunar gravity after it performed what is known as a Lunar Orbit Insertion manoeuvre.</p>

<p>"During the Lunar orbit insertion, the craft will reach the vicinity of the moon and within the Lunar gravitational influence. Thereafter, it would fire its on-board engines to slow itself down and get captured into Lunar orbit. Then, it would begin to circle the moon in a highly-elliptical orbit," Dr. Mylswamy Annadurai explained to WION. Having contributed majorly towards India's maiden Lunar mission Chandrayaan-1 as its Project Director, Dr. Annadurai earned the moniker 'Moon Man of India'. He had retired from ISRO as the Director of UR Rao Satellite Centre.</p>

<h2><strong>The journey so far...&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </strong></h2>

<p>Chandrayaan-3 was launched on 14&nbsp;July from India's spaceport, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. Sixteen minutes from the lift-off, the craft was placed in a highly elliptical orbit around the earth. Thereafter, by performing five engine burns, the craft raised its orbit on five occasions and slingshot itself further away from Earth, while continuing to remain in Earth's orbit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the intervening night of 31st July and 1st August, Chandrayaan-3 performed its Trans-Lunar injection burn. This was a long-duration firing of its engines and it pushed the craft out of Earth's gravitational pull and towards Lunar gravitational influence. "By firing its engines for the TLI, the craft gained departure velocity and set course from the earth orbit towards a location in the vicinity of the moon," Dr. Mylswamy Annadurai had told WION.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>The journey ahead...&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>ISRO has said that the craft's next operation would be the maiden reduction of orbit around the moon. It is scheduled for August 6th 2023, around 23:00hrs IST, ISRO said. Just like ISRO slingshot the craft away from earth by performing multiple engine firings, the same process would be carried out for the reverse effect. Engine firings would be done to bring the craft closer to the lunar surface and eventually into a circular orbit around the moon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"When the lander separates from the propulsion module, the craft will be in a 100x100kms circular orbit around the moon. The craft would be in that orbit for 4-5 days and we would use that period to test the crucial systems, sensors that would be used for the lunar landing (because, this is the first time we would be testing them in space)." M.Sankaran, Director of ISRO's UR Rao satellite Centre, had told WION.</p>

<p>Thereafter, the craft would be brought to 100x30kms orbit and then a process of Rough braking, Attitude hold, Fine braking, velocity reduction would be carried out, in the run-up to the lunar landing. ISRO has planned the Lunar landing at 5:47 pm Indian Standard Time, on 23rd August.</p>

<h2><strong>Objectives of Chandrayaan-3...&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>India's 3rd Lunar spacecraft comprises a propulsion module, lander and rover. The combined mass of them is 3.9 tonnes. The key goal of the craft is to perform a lunar soft-landing and perform in-situ analysis near 70 degrees latitude of the Lunar surface. The mission is expected to last 14 earth days or one lunar day, during which the six-wheeled rover and the lander will perform their respective experiments.&nbsp;<br />
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Having travelled a distance of nearly 3.84 lakh kilometres over a period of 20 days in space, India's third Lunar spacecraft Chandrayaan-3 has been captured by the Lunar gravity.

Having travelled a distance of nearly 3.84 lakh kilometres over a period of 20 days in space, India's third Lunar spacecraft Chandrayaan-3 has been captured by the Lunar gravity. At present, the craft is circling the moon in a highly-elliptical orbit. In a circular orbit, a spacecraft constantly remains at a certain distance from the body that it is orbiting. However, in a highly elliptical orbit, the craft circles the celestial body (moon, in this case) where its distance from the body varies drastically. It is a significant milestone for the Indian space programme, that all Indian Lunar crafts Chandrayaan-1 (2008), Chandrayaan-2 (2019) and the ongoing Chandrayaan-3, have flawlessly entered into an orbit around the moon. Chandrayaan-3 Mission: “MOX, ISTRAC, this is Chandrayaan-3. I am feeling lunar gravity 🌖” 🙂 Chandrayaan-3 has been successfully inserted into the lunar orbit. A retro-burning at the Perilune was commanded from the Mission Operations Complex (MOX), ISTRAC, Bengaluru. The next… pic.twitter.com/6T5acwiEGb — ISRO (@isro) August 5, 2023 × “MOX, ISTRAC, this is Chandrayaan-3. I am feeling lunar gravity,” ISRO said on X, formerly known as Twitter, indicating that Chandrayaan-3 is under the moon's gravitational influence. Chandrayaan-3 has been successfully inserted into the lunar orbit, the Indian space agency added. The craft has been captured by Lunar gravity after it performed what is known as a Lunar Orbit Insertion manoeuvre. "During the Lunar orbit insertion, the craft will reach the vicinity of the moon and within the Lunar gravitational influence. Thereafter, it would fire its on-board engines to slow itself down and get captured into Lunar orbit. Then, it would begin to circle the moon in a highly-elliptical orbit," Dr. Mylswamy Annadurai explained to WION. Having contributed majorly towards India's maiden Lunar mission Chandrayaan-1 as its Project Director, Dr. Annadurai earned the moniker 'Moon Man of India'. He had retired from ISRO as the Director of UR Rao Satellite Centre. The journey so far... Chandrayaan-3 was launched on 14 July from India's spaceport, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. Sixteen minutes from the lift-off, the craft was placed in a highly elliptical orbit around the earth. Thereafter, by performing five engine burns, the craft raised its orbit on five occasions and slingshot itself further away from Earth, while continuing to remain in Earth's orbit. In the intervening night of 31st July and 1st August, Chandrayaan-3 performed its Trans-Lunar injection burn. This was a long-duration firing of its engines and it pushed the craft out of Earth's gravitational pull and towards Lunar gravitational influence. "By firing its engines for the TLI, the craft gained departure velocity and set course from the earth orbit towards a location in the vicinity of the moon," Dr. Mylswamy Annadurai had told WION. The journey ahead... ISRO has said that the craft's next operation would be the maiden reduction of orbit around the moon. It is scheduled for August 6th 2023, around 23:00hrs IST, ISRO said. Just like ISRO slingshot the craft away from earth by performing multiple engine firings, the same process would be carried out for the reverse effect. Engine firings would be done to bring the craft closer to the lunar surface and eventually into a circular orbit around the moon. "When the lander separates from the propulsion module, the craft will be in a 100x100kms circular orbit around the moon. The craft would be in that orbit for 4-5 days and we would use that period to test the crucial systems, sensors that would be used for the lunar landing (because, this is the first time we would be testing them in space)." M.Sankaran, Director of ISRO's UR Rao satellite Centre, had told WION. Thereafter, the craft would be brought to 100x30kms orbit and then a process of Rough braking, Attitude hold, Fine braking, velocity reduction would be carried out, in the run-up to the lunar landing. ISRO has planned the Lunar landing at 5:47 pm Indian Standard Time, on 23rd August. Objectives of Chandrayaan-3... India's 3rd Lunar spacecraft comprises a propulsion module, lander and rover. The combined mass of them is 3.9 tonnes. The key goal of the craft is to perform a lunar soft-landing and perform in-situ analysis near 70 degrees latitude of the Lunar surface. The mission is expected to last 14 earth days or one lunar day, during which the six-wheeled rover and the lander will perform their respective experiments. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

With Chandrayaan-3 entering Lunar orbit, all Indian Lunar crafts have circled the moon

<p>India’s third moon mission’s spacecraft, Chandrayaan-3, is one step closer to a lunar landing after the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), announced that it has successfully entered the moon’s orbit, on Saturday (August 5).&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 mission update</strong></h2>

<p>The announcement was made by the Indian space agency on X, formerly known as Twitter where it wrote: “‘MOX, ISTRAC, this is Chandrayaan-3. I am feeling lunar gravity’. Chandrayaan-3 has been successfully inserted into the lunar orbit.”</p>

<p>It added, “A retro-burning at the Perilune was commanded from the Mission Operations Complex (MOX), ISTRAC, Bengaluru. The next operation - reduction of orbit – is scheduled for Aug 6, 2023, around 23:00 Hrs. IST.”</p>

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<p>The step marks the completion of a critical manoeuvre Lunar Orbit Injection (LOI), with this, Chandrayaan 3 has been successfully inserted into a lunar orbit. The next lunar bound orbit manoeuvre is scheduled for tomorrow (August 6) around 11:00 pm (local time), said ISRO.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The health of spacecraft is constantly being monitored by the MOX, at ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) in the Indian city of Bengaluru. ISRO reported that all systems are healthy.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Lunar Orbit Injection (LOI)</strong></h2>

<p>In the late hours of July 31, the craft performed Trans-Lunar injection (TLI), a long-duration firing of its engines and began a journey that pushed it out of Earth’s gravitational influence and towards Lunar gravitational influence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking to WION about the Lunar Orbit Insertion (LOI), Dr Mylswamy Annadurai (Retd), Former Director of India’s UR Rao Satellite Centre, said “During the Lunar orbit insertion, the craft will reach the vicinity of the moon and within the Lunar gravitational influence. Thereafter, it would fire its onboard engines to slow itself down and get captured into Lunar orbit. Then, it would begin to circle the moon in a highly-elliptical orbit.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the first weeks of August, the spacecraft is set to complete five to six orbits around the moon before a precise landing site on the moon’s south pole area is determined.<br />
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In this crucial operation, the spacecraft’s velocity was reduced, allowing the Moon’s gravitational field to capture it into a stable lunar orbit. The spacecraft is now expected to revolve around the Moon in an elliptical orbit, with further manoeuvres planned to gradually decrease its altitude in the following days.</p>

<h2><strong>About the Chandrayaan-3 mission</strong></h2>

<p>Chandrayaan-3 is expected to make a soft landing near the Lunar south pole at around 70 degrees latitude. Performing a successful Lunar soft landing would make India the fourth nation to do so, after Russia, the United States and China.&nbsp;</p>

<p>ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 is meant to land a few hundred kilometres away from the Moon’s south pole – a region that has also largely remained unexplored, owing to the near-nil sunlight illumination there. However, it is believed that many mysteries of the Moon could be unravelled by performing in-situ probing of this region.&nbsp;<br />
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Launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre on 14 July, 2023, aboard the LVM-3 rocket, Chandrayaan-3 has covered over three lakh kilometres between Earth and Moon. It had completed its orbits around the Earth on August 1 when it embarked on its trans-lunar journey.<br />
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India’s third moon mission’s spacecraft, Chandrayaan-3, is one step closer to a lunar landing after the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), announced that it has successfully entered the moon’s orbit, on Saturday (August 5).

India’s third moon mission’s spacecraft, Chandrayaan-3, is one step closer to a lunar landing after the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), announced that it has successfully entered the moon’s orbit, on Saturday (August 5). ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 mission update The announcement was made by the Indian space agency on X, formerly known as Twitter where it wrote: “‘MOX, ISTRAC, this is Chandrayaan-3. I am feeling lunar gravity’. Chandrayaan-3 has been successfully inserted into the lunar orbit.” It added, “A retro-burning at the Perilune was commanded from the Mission Operations Complex (MOX), ISTRAC, Bengaluru. The next operation - reduction of orbit – is scheduled for Aug 6, 2023, around 23:00 Hrs. IST.” Chandrayaan-3 Mission: “MOX, ISTRAC, this is Chandrayaan-3. I am feeling lunar gravity 🌖” 🙂 Chandrayaan-3 has been successfully inserted into the lunar orbit. A retro-burning at the Perilune was commanded from the Mission Operations Complex (MOX), ISTRAC, Bengaluru. The next… pic.twitter.com/6T5acwiEGb — ISRO (@isro) August 5, 2023 × The step marks the completion of a critical manoeuvre Lunar Orbit Injection (LOI), with this, Chandrayaan 3 has been successfully inserted into a lunar orbit. The next lunar bound orbit manoeuvre is scheduled for tomorrow (August 6) around 11:00 pm (local time), said ISRO. The health of spacecraft is constantly being monitored by the MOX, at ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) in the Indian city of Bengaluru. ISRO reported that all systems are healthy. Lunar Orbit Injection (LOI) In the late hours of July 31, the craft performed Trans-Lunar injection (TLI), a long-duration firing of its engines and began a journey that pushed it out of Earth’s gravitational influence and towards Lunar gravitational influence. Speaking to WION about the Lunar Orbit Insertion (LOI), Dr Mylswamy Annadurai (Retd), Former Director of India’s UR Rao Satellite Centre, said “During the Lunar orbit insertion, the craft will reach the vicinity of the moon and within the Lunar gravitational influence. Thereafter, it would fire its onboard engines to slow itself down and get captured into Lunar orbit. Then, it would begin to circle the moon in a highly-elliptical orbit.” During the first weeks of August, the spacecraft is set to complete five to six orbits around the moon before a precise landing site on the moon’s south pole area is determined. In this crucial operation, the spacecraft’s velocity was reduced, allowing the Moon’s gravitational field to capture it into a stable lunar orbit. The spacecraft is now expected to revolve around the Moon in an elliptical orbit, with further manoeuvres planned to gradually decrease its altitude in the following days. About the Chandrayaan-3 mission Chandrayaan-3 is expected to make a soft landing near the Lunar south pole at around 70 degrees latitude. Performing a successful Lunar soft landing would make India the fourth nation to do so, after Russia, the United States and China. ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 is meant to land a few hundred kilometres away from the Moon’s south pole – a region that has also largely remained unexplored, owing to the near-nil sunlight illumination there. However, it is believed that many mysteries of the Moon could be unravelled by performing in-situ probing of this region. Launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre on 14 July, 2023, aboard the LVM-3 rocket, Chandrayaan-3 has covered over three lakh kilometres between Earth and Moon. It had completed its orbits around the Earth on August 1 when it embarked on its trans-lunar journey. ISRO scientists now have to demonstrate the capability for a safe and soft landing on the lunar surface, following the challenges faced during the Chandrayaan-2 mission in 2019. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Chandrayaan-3 successfully inserted into Moon’s orbit, under lunar gravity now: ISRO

<p>After spending 17 days in orbit around the Earth, India's third lunar spacecraft Chandrayaan-3 has bid goodbye to its orbit around the home planet and set course for its destination - Earth's Moon. By performing a Trans-Lunar Injection (TLI), a long-duration burn of its engines (around 20 minutes), Chandrayaan-3 has completely slingshot itself out of Earth'sorbit and influence, thereby putting it on a path that will eventually lead it to the moon.</p>

<p>This crucial manoeuvre has been performed on the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday (31 July and 1 August between midnight hour and 1 am Indian Standard Time).&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Chandrayaan-3 completes its orbits around the Earth and heads towards the Moon. A successful perigee-firing performed at ISTRAC, ISRO has injected the spacecraft into the translunar orbit. Next stop: the Moon. As it arrives at the moon, the Lunar-Orbit Insertion (LOI) is planned for Aug 5, 2023," the Indian space agency posted on X, formerly known as Twitter at 00:32 hrs on 1 August, Indian Standard Time.</p>

<p>So far, during its orbit around the earth, as per commands from ISRO's tracking, telemetry and command facility (ISTRAC), the spacecraft fired its onboard engines on five pre-planned occasions. During each of these engine firings, the craft slingshot itself into a higher orbit and moved further away from the Earth. But now, the craft has exited the earth's influence and set course for the moon.</p>

<p>To get its spacecraft to destinations far away from the Earth (Moon, Mars), the Indian space agency has been using the Slingshot method, scientifically known as Hohmann Transfer Orbits. This is an energy-efficient technique to get a spacecraft to its destination, in the absence of powerful and heavy-lifting rockets.</p>

<p>With extremely powerful rockets (such as America's Space Launch System), it is possible to propel a massive craft(weighing close to 40 tonnes) to the moon in less than a week. Given that India's LVM3 rocket has around only a fraction of the lifting power of global super-heavy rockets, the Indian space agency is using a time-consuming method (which takes more than a month) to get its 3.9-tonne craft to the moon, using available resources.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Having heavier and more powerful rockets offers the performance to carry heavy and more capable spacecraft. The combination of heavy rockets and heavy spacecraft will ensure that the craft is able to develop the velocity and departure energy required to rapidly exit the earth's influence and set course for the moon(Trans Lunar Injection).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Here on, the craft will travel around five days to reach a pre-determined point in space, where the moon will also be at the time. Remember, the moon is also circling the earth and the spacecraft is also circling the earth, so the craft and the moon will have to meet at a certain ideal time and place. Once that meeting happens, the craft will be captured by the moon's gravity and it would begin to orbit the moon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thereafter, during the ideal time and day, the lunar craft is allowed to de-boost itself and progressively get closer to the moon's surface, slow itself down gradually and prepare for a lunar landing. ISRO has planned Chandrayaan-3's lunar landing at 5:47 pm Indian Standard Time on 23rd August.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>With a mission life of one lunar day (14 Earth days), Chandrayaan-3 is meant to land near the Lunar south pole(approximately at 80 degrees latitude).</p>

<p>It is imperative for the mission's 'Vikram' lander to touch down on the Lunar surface at the start of the Lunar day, in order to make use of available sunlight(using solar panels &amp; batteries) and operate its science payloads, sensors, gather data and communicate it back to earth.</p>

<p>ISRO's Lunar spacecraft is meant to land a few hundred kilometres away from the Lunar south pole. The Lunar south pole is a region that has largely remained unexplored, owing to the near-nil sunlight illumination there. It is believed that many mysteries of the moon could be unravelled by performing in-situ probing of this region.&nbsp;</p>

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After spending 17 days in orbit around the Earth, India's third lunar spacecraft Chandrayaan-3 has bid goodbye to its orbit around the home planet and set course for its destination - Earth's Moon.

After spending 17 days in orbit around the Earth, India's third lunar spacecraft Chandrayaan-3 has bid goodbye to its orbit around the home planet and set course for its destination - Earth's Moon. By performing a Trans-Lunar Injection (TLI), a long-duration burn of its engines (around 20 minutes), Chandrayaan-3 has completely slingshot itself out of Earth'sorbit and influence, thereby putting it on a path that will eventually lead it to the moon. This crucial manoeuvre has been performed on the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday (31 July and 1 August between midnight hour and 1 am Indian Standard Time). "Chandrayaan-3 completes its orbits around the Earth and heads towards the Moon. A successful perigee-firing performed at ISTRAC, ISRO has injected the spacecraft into the translunar orbit. Next stop: the Moon. As it arrives at the moon, the Lunar-Orbit Insertion (LOI) is planned for Aug 5, 2023," the Indian space agency posted on X, formerly known as Twitter at 00:32 hrs on 1 August, Indian Standard Time. So far, during its orbit around the earth, as per commands from ISRO's tracking, telemetry and command facility (ISTRAC), the spacecraft fired its onboard engines on five pre-planned occasions. During each of these engine firings, the craft slingshot itself into a higher orbit and moved further away from the Earth. But now, the craft has exited the earth's influence and set course for the moon. To get its spacecraft to destinations far away from the Earth (Moon, Mars), the Indian space agency has been using the Slingshot method, scientifically known as Hohmann Transfer Orbits. This is an energy-efficient technique to get a spacecraft to its destination, in the absence of powerful and heavy-lifting rockets. With extremely powerful rockets (such as America's Space Launch System), it is possible to propel a massive craft(weighing close to 40 tonnes) to the moon in less than a week. Given that India's LVM3 rocket has around only a fraction of the lifting power of global super-heavy rockets, the Indian space agency is using a time-consuming method (which takes more than a month) to get its 3.9-tonne craft to the moon, using available resources. Having heavier and more powerful rockets offers the performance to carry heavy and more capable spacecraft. The combination of heavy rockets and heavy spacecraft will ensure that the craft is able to develop the velocity and departure energy required to rapidly exit the earth's influence and set course for the moon(Trans Lunar Injection). Here on, the craft will travel around five days to reach a pre-determined point in space, where the moon will also be at the time. Remember, the moon is also circling the earth and the spacecraft is also circling the earth, so the craft and the moon will have to meet at a certain ideal time and place. Once that meeting happens, the craft will be captured by the moon's gravity and it would begin to orbit the moon. Thereafter, during the ideal time and day, the lunar craft is allowed to de-boost itself and progressively get closer to the moon's surface, slow itself down gradually and prepare for a lunar landing. ISRO has planned Chandrayaan-3's lunar landing at 5:47 pm Indian Standard Time on 23rd August. Watch | All about Chandrayaan-3 mission × With a mission life of one lunar day (14 Earth days), Chandrayaan-3 is meant to land near the Lunar south pole(approximately at 80 degrees latitude). It is imperative for the mission's 'Vikram' lander to touch down on the Lunar surface at the start of the Lunar day, in order to make use of available sunlight(using solar panels & batteries) and operate its science payloads, sensors, gather data and communicate it back to earth. ISRO's Lunar spacecraft is meant to land a few hundred kilometres away from the Lunar south pole. The Lunar south pole is a region that has largely remained unexplored, owing to the near-nil sunlight illumination there. It is believed that many mysteries of the moon could be unravelled by performing in-situ probing of this region. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Chandrayaan-3 leaves Earth's influence after 17 days in orbit. Next stop: Moon

<p>A large mysterious object that was found on a remote West Australian beach - initially thought by many to be a rocket debris from India's recent moon mission Chandrayaan-3 - has now been moved to a secret location. The origins of this object still remain unknown, however, it is widely believed to be debris from a space vehicle. India's space agency ISRO had earlier denied that it had any links to the object.</p>

<p>The Australian Space Agency said the cylindrical golden-coloured object is most likely a solid rocket motor casing, The Guardian reported.</p>

<h2><strong>Discovery of 'space object' on Australian beach</strong></h2>

<p>The 2.5 metres-tall object was found near Green Head, some 250 kilometres north of Perth on Saturday.</p>

<p>Initial theories suggested that it could be a part of a downed airliner. Police had placed a guarded cordon around the object due to fears of a potential public health risk.</p>

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<p>On Wednesday, in a statement, the Australian police said that "Contrary to speculation, there is no evidence to support the theory that the object is connected in any way to a commercial aircraft."</p>

<p>"After extensive consultation with state and national agencies with expertise in maritime, aviation, defence and space industries, it is believed the object is related to a rocket system," they added.</p>

<h2><strong>What is the object exactly?</strong></h2>

<p>Experts are still working to identify the origins of the mysterious object. Reportedly, the Australian Space Agency has now taken over the task of identifying the object's origins.</p>

<p>"Due to the initial assessment of the object indicating it was space industry related, and could potentially be space debris, additional precautions were taken to ensure the object posed no danger to the community," said a police spokesman.</p>

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<p>"All necessary measures have been taken to mitigate any potential hazards and the object is now safely contained and stored while the Australian Space Agency works to confirm its origin."</p>

<p>The Space Agency has speculated that it might be part of a foreign space vehicle.</p>

<p>Taking to Twitter, the agency said: "We are currently making enquiries related to this object located on a beach near Jurien Bay in Western Australia."</p>

<p>"The object could be from a foreign space launch vehicle and we are liaising with global counterparts who may be able to provide more information."</p>

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<p>On social media too, netizens were quick to reach conclusions, with many drawing comparisons of the objects' appearance with the fuel cylinder that could have come from the third stage of India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle rocket (LVM3-M4 rocket) or the recently launched Chandrayaan-3.</p>

<p>While the debris has been confirmed as part of a rocket, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief, S Somanath, clarified that it cannot be definitively identified as Indian without further analysis. "We can't confirm it's ours unless we analyse it," S Somanath told BBC.</p>

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A large mysterious object that was found on a remote West Australian beach - initially thought by many to be a rocket debris from India's recent moon mission Chandrayaan-3 - has now been moved to a secret location.

A large mysterious object that was found on a remote West Australian beach - initially thought by many to be a rocket debris from India's recent moon mission Chandrayaan-3 - has now been moved to a secret location. The origins of this object still remain unknown, however, it is widely believed to be debris from a space vehicle. India's space agency ISRO had earlier denied that it had any links to the object. The Australian Space Agency said the cylindrical golden-coloured object is most likely a solid rocket motor casing, The Guardian reported. Discovery of 'space object' on Australian beach The 2.5 metres-tall object was found near Green Head, some 250 kilometres north of Perth on Saturday. Initial theories suggested that it could be a part of a downed airliner. Police had placed a guarded cordon around the object due to fears of a potential public health risk. Also read | Part of Indian rocket? Mysterious cylinder washes up on Australian beach On Wednesday, in a statement, the Australian police said that "Contrary to speculation, there is no evidence to support the theory that the object is connected in any way to a commercial aircraft." "After extensive consultation with state and national agencies with expertise in maritime, aviation, defence and space industries, it is believed the object is related to a rocket system," they added. What is the object exactly? Experts are still working to identify the origins of the mysterious object. Reportedly, the Australian Space Agency has now taken over the task of identifying the object's origins. "Due to the initial assessment of the object indicating it was space industry related, and could potentially be space debris, additional precautions were taken to ensure the object posed no danger to the community," said a police spokesman. Also read | Spectacular video of Chandrayaan-3 lift-off recorded from plane goes viral "All necessary measures have been taken to mitigate any potential hazards and the object is now safely contained and stored while the Australian Space Agency works to confirm its origin." The Space Agency has speculated that it might be part of a foreign space vehicle. Taking to Twitter, the agency said: "We are currently making enquiries related to this object located on a beach near Jurien Bay in Western Australia." "The object could be from a foreign space launch vehicle and we are liaising with global counterparts who may be able to provide more information." We are currently making enquiries related to this object located on a beach near Jurien Bay in Western Australia. The object could be from a foreign space launch vehicle and we are liaising with global counterparts who may be able to provide more information. [More in comments] pic.twitter.com/41cRuhwzZk — Australian Space Agency (@AusSpaceAgency) July 17, 2023 × On social media too, netizens were quick to reach conclusions, with many drawing comparisons of the objects' appearance with the fuel cylinder that could have come from the third stage of India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle rocket (LVM3-M4 rocket) or the recently launched Chandrayaan-3. While the debris has been confirmed as part of a rocket, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief, S Somanath, clarified that it cannot be definitively identified as Indian without further analysis. "We can't confirm it's ours unless we analyse it," S Somanath told BBC. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Mysterious object on Australia beach sent to secret location; India says no link to its space launch

<p>Speculation and curiosity have surrounded a giant metal dome that washed up on Green Head Beach in Australia, approximately 250 kilometres&nbsp;north of Perth.</p>

<p>The object, resembling a cylindrical wreckage measuring around 2.5 metres in width and between 2.5&nbsp;metres&nbsp;and 3&nbsp;metres&nbsp;in length, has triggered a wave of excitement among the local residents.</p>

<p>While the debris has been confirmed as part of a rocket, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief, S Somanath, clarified that it cannot be definitively identified as Indian without further analysis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We can't confirm it's ours unless we analyse it," S Somanath told BBC.</p>

<h2><strong>Debunking initial speculations</strong></h2>

<p>Initially, there were suggestions that the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/part-of-indian-rocket-mysterious-cylinder-washes-up-on-australian-beach-616535">mysterious object might be linked to India's recent Moon mission launch</a>. However, experts promptly dismissed this possibility, ruling out any connection to the country's latest space endeavours.</p>

<p>According to Somanath, ISRO cannot conclusively declare ownership of the metal dome until a thorough analysis is conducted. Determining its origin and affiliation will require careful examination and evaluation by experts in the field. The outcome of this analysis will shed light on whether the wreckage is indeed Indian.</p>

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<h2><strong>Heightened interest and alternative theories</strong></h2>

<p>The discovery of the cylindrical debris has generated significant interest and captivated the attention of the Green Head Beach community.</p>

<p>Speculation initially surfaced, proposing a potential link to MH370, the ill-fated plane that disappeared in 2014 with 239 passengers aboard off the West Australian coast. However, experts have since dismissed any connection between the wreckage and the missing aircraft.</p>

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<h2><strong>Awaiting official identification</strong></h2>

<p>The mystery surrounding the origin and purpose of the metal dome has heightened public curiosity. As experts analyse the debris, the definitive identification of its source will be crucial in resolving the intrigue surrounding its appearance on the Australian beach. Only through a thorough investigation can its true origins be determined.</p>

<p>Somanath, however, confirmed that "some of the PSLV parts are known to have fallen in the sea beyond Australia's Exclusive Economic Zone" and said that the object "may have been floating for a long time and finally reached shore".</p>

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Speculation and curiosity have surrounded a giant metal dome that washed up on Green Head Beach in Australia, approximately 250 kilometres north of Perth. The object, resembling a cylindrical wreckage measuring around 2.

Speculation and curiosity have surrounded a giant metal dome that washed up on Green Head Beach in Australia, approximately 250 kilometres north of Perth. The object, resembling a cylindrical wreckage measuring around 2.5 metres in width and between 2.5 metres and 3 metres in length, has triggered a wave of excitement among the local residents. While the debris has been confirmed as part of a rocket, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief, S Somanath, clarified that it cannot be definitively identified as Indian without further analysis. "We can't confirm it's ours unless we analyse it," S Somanath told BBC. Debunking initial speculations Initially, there were suggestions that the mysterious object might be linked to India's recent Moon mission launch. However, experts promptly dismissed this possibility, ruling out any connection to the country's latest space endeavours. According to Somanath, ISRO cannot conclusively declare ownership of the metal dome until a thorough analysis is conducted. Determining its origin and affiliation will require careful examination and evaluation by experts in the field. The outcome of this analysis will shed light on whether the wreckage is indeed Indian. Also watch | Mystery object discovery on Australian beach triggers conspiracies Heightened interest and alternative theories The discovery of the cylindrical debris has generated significant interest and captivated the attention of the Green Head Beach community. Speculation initially surfaced, proposing a potential link to MH370, the ill-fated plane that disappeared in 2014 with 239 passengers aboard off the West Australian coast. However, experts have since dismissed any connection between the wreckage and the missing aircraft. Also read | How India's Chandrayaan-3 will leave imprints of ISRO, national emblem on moon Awaiting official identification The mystery surrounding the origin and purpose of the metal dome has heightened public curiosity. As experts analyse the debris, the definitive identification of its source will be crucial in resolving the intrigue surrounding its appearance on the Australian beach. Only through a thorough investigation can its true origins be determined. Somanath, however, confirmed that "some of the PSLV parts are known to have fallen in the sea beyond Australia's Exclusive Economic Zone" and said that the object "may have been floating for a long time and finally reached shore". WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Indian link 'uncertain': ISRO chief dispels rumours over rocket debris found on Australian beach

<p>A giant metal cylinder mysteriously washed up on a beach near Perth, Western Australia and left the police and locals baffled at its sudden appearance.<br />
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On Sunday, the local residents reported the huge copper-coloured cylinder to police after it washed up on a beach near Jurien Bay. The cylinder was leaning on one side and appeared to have gone through substantial damage.<br />
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Western Australian police stated that they do not feel that the object was part of any commercial aircraft, however, they are unsure about its origins and have been treating it as hazardous.<br />
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“We want to reassure the community that we are actively engaged in a collaborative effort with various state and federal agencies to determine the object’s origin and nature,” the police said in a statement.</p>

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<p>“The investigation is ongoing, and until further information is available, we urge everyone to refrain from drawing conclusions,” it added.</p>

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<p>The police have been carrying out a joint investigation into its origins, and the object is being guarded by the officers so as to maintain the investigation's integrity. “This measure has been taken to ensure the preservation of potential evidence and facilitate further expert examination,” they said.<br />
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In the video shared on social media, the huge cylinder appears partly damaged and does not look similar to a regular aircraft. It appears the object has been detached from something and its bottom half appears like it was ripped from its origin.<br />
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The speculations that the object had come from the vanished flight MH370, which had suddenly disappeared when it was flying from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing in March 2014, were immediately dismissed by the police.</p>

<h2><strong>A fallen part of Chandrayaan-3?</strong></h2>

<p>An Australian Space Agency spokesperson said that they were making enquiries related to the object. “The agency is working to confirm whether the object could be part of a foreign space launch vehicle that has washed up on shore, and liaising with global counterparts who may be able to provide information about the object,” the spokesperson said.<br />
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“As the origin of the object is unknown, the community should avoid handling or attempting to move the object,” he added.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Chandrayaan-3 blasts off from spaceport in southern Indian state</strong></p>

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<p>An expert in space archaeology Dr Alice Gorman, while speaking to The Guardian, said that she thinks the object is a fuel cylinder which has come from the third stage of India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle rocket or Chandrayaan-3. “It’s surprising because it’s such a large fragment. And it makes you wonder what was going on at the time, if maybe a marine weather event dislodged it and brought it ashore,” she said.<br />
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A giant metal cylinder mysteriously washed up on a beach near Perth, Western Australia and left the police and locals baffled at its sudden appearance. On Sunday, the local residents reported the huge copper-coloured cylinder to police after it washed up on a beach near Jurien Bay.

A giant metal cylinder mysteriously washed up on a beach near Perth, Western Australia and left the police and locals baffled at its sudden appearance. On Sunday, the local residents reported the huge copper-coloured cylinder to police after it washed up on a beach near Jurien Bay. The cylinder was leaning on one side and appeared to have gone through substantial damage. Western Australian police stated that they do not feel that the object was part of any commercial aircraft, however, they are unsure about its origins and have been treating it as hazardous. “We want to reassure the community that we are actively engaged in a collaborative effort with various state and federal agencies to determine the object’s origin and nature,” the police said in a statement. ALSO READ | Spectacular video of Chandrayaan-3 lift-off recorded from plane goes viral “The investigation is ongoing, and until further information is available, we urge everyone to refrain from drawing conclusions,” it added. A giant mysterious metal cylinder has left locals stumped after the debris appeared suddenly on the shoreline of WA's Midwest. The huge metal object was found on a beach near Green Head on Sunday, with local residents reporting the suspicious item to police. The item is… pic.twitter.com/XzUhAGznna — 10 News First Perth (@10NewsFirstPER) July 17, 2023 × The police have been carrying out a joint investigation into its origins, and the object is being guarded by the officers so as to maintain the investigation's integrity. “This measure has been taken to ensure the preservation of potential evidence and facilitate further expert examination,” they said. In the video shared on social media, the huge cylinder appears partly damaged and does not look similar to a regular aircraft. It appears the object has been detached from something and its bottom half appears like it was ripped from its origin. The speculations that the object had come from the vanished flight MH370, which had suddenly disappeared when it was flying from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing in March 2014, were immediately dismissed by the police. A fallen part of Chandrayaan-3? An Australian Space Agency spokesperson said that they were making enquiries related to the object. “The agency is working to confirm whether the object could be part of a foreign space launch vehicle that has washed up on shore, and liaising with global counterparts who may be able to provide information about the object,” the spokesperson said. “As the origin of the object is unknown, the community should avoid handling or attempting to move the object,” he added. WATCH | Chandrayaan-3 blasts off from spaceport in southern Indian state An expert in space archaeology Dr Alice Gorman, while speaking to The Guardian, said that she thinks the object is a fuel cylinder which has come from the third stage of India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle rocket or Chandrayaan-3. “It’s surprising because it’s such a large fragment. And it makes you wonder what was going on at the time, if maybe a marine weather event dislodged it and brought it ashore,” she said. “It is very interesting though, and is a way regular everyday people can get close to space, as often these things turn into souvenirs. People like to keep some space junk,” the expert added. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Part of Indian rocket? Mysterious cylinder washes up on Australian beach

<p>India's tryst&nbsp;with space shot up for the third time on Friday after Chandrayaan-3, the third lunar exploration mission of the world's most populous nation, took off from Sriharikota.</p>

<p>Only three nations have achieved the feat of landing on the Moon's surface so far.</p>

<p>The mission is a follow-up of the Chandrayaan-2 mission, which failed a desired soft landing on the lunar surface nearly four years ago in 2019.</p>

<p>The primary objectives of the Chandrayaan-3 mission are to demonstrate the complete capability of safe landing and exploration on the lunar surface.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Scheduled to reach the Moon's south pole region on August 23, the spacecraft consists of a six-wheeled lander and rover module equipped with payloads to gather valuable data about the Moon's surface.</p>

<h2><strong>How Pragyan rover will leave Indian imprint on&nbsp;moon?</strong></h2>

<p>Beyond its scientific endeavours, the lunar rover, Pragyan, has a symbolic role too.</p>

<p>As it traverses the lunar terrain, the rear wheels of the rover will leave distinct imprints representing the Indian Space Research Organisation and India's national emblem: the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ISRO shared a captivating curtain-raiser video on its website, providing a glimpse into the Chandrayaan-3 mission. The video showcases the embossed imprints on the rover.</p>

<p>During the Chandrayaan-2 mission, the ISRO also presented a visual representation of the mission on its YouTube channel. The animated video depicted the lander's arrival on the Moon's surface, followed by the rover commencing its mission after assessing the environment.&nbsp;</p>

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India's tryst with space shot up for the third time on Friday after Chandrayaan-3, the third lunar exploration mission of the world's most populous nation, took off from Sriharikota.

India's tryst with space shot up for the third time on Friday after Chandrayaan-3, the third lunar exploration mission of the world's most populous nation, took off from Sriharikota. Only three nations have achieved the feat of landing on the Moon's surface so far. The mission is a follow-up of the Chandrayaan-2 mission, which failed a desired soft landing on the lunar surface nearly four years ago in 2019. The primary objectives of the Chandrayaan-3 mission are to demonstrate the complete capability of safe landing and exploration on the lunar surface. Scheduled to reach the Moon's south pole region on August 23, the spacecraft consists of a six-wheeled lander and rover module equipped with payloads to gather valuable data about the Moon's surface. How Pragyan rover will leave Indian imprint on moon? Beyond its scientific endeavours, the lunar rover, Pragyan, has a symbolic role too. As it traverses the lunar terrain, the rear wheels of the rover will leave distinct imprints representing the Indian Space Research Organisation and India's national emblem: the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath. The ISRO shared a captivating curtain-raiser video on its website, providing a glimpse into the Chandrayaan-3 mission. The video showcases the embossed imprints on the rover. During the Chandrayaan-2 mission, the ISRO also presented a visual representation of the mission on its YouTube channel. The animated video depicted the lander's arrival on the Moon's surface, followed by the rover commencing its mission after assessing the environment. × If the module achieves a successful soft landing, India will join the ranks of the United States, the erstwhile Soviet Union, and China as the fourth nation to accomplish this remarkable feat. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>India sits on the precipice of history as the country's premier space organisation ISRO gears up to launch Chandrayaan-3. This will be India's second attempt at a soft landing on the lunar surface, having missed the mark by a whisker during the previous endeavour.&nbsp;In other news, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred France's highest civilian award during his visit to the European country.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>India's space agency Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is ready to launch a rocket in an attempt to land a rover on the moon.&nbsp;&nbsp;If all goes well, India is looking forward at a Lunar soft landing around August 23 or in the following days</p>

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<p>French President Emmanuel Macron conferred Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the country's highest honour, the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, during his official visit to France.</p>

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<p>Ukraine received delivery of cluster bombs sent by the United States, a kind of weapon which remains banned in more than 100 nations. The warring nation, however, pledged to use them only to disrupt concentrations of enemy soldiers.</p>

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India sits on the precipice of history as the country's premier space organisation ISRO gears up to launch Chandrayaan-3. This will be India's second attempt at a soft landing on the lunar surface, having missed the mark by a whisker during the previous endeavour. In other news, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred France's highest civilian award during his visit to the European country. Click on headlines to read more: Chandrayaan-3 launch: India all set to take giant leap in space India's space agency Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is ready to launch a rocket in an attempt to land a rover on the moon. If all goes well, India is looking forward at a Lunar soft landing around August 23 or in the following days India's PM Modi conferred with France’s highest civilian award by Emmanuel Macron French President Emmanuel Macron conferred Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the country's highest honour, the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, during his official visit to France. Ukraine receives delivery of cluster munitions, pledges its limited use Ukraine received delivery of cluster bombs sent by the United States, a kind of weapon which remains banned in more than 100 nations. The warring nation, however, pledged to use them only to disrupt concentrations of enemy soldiers. 'Disgusting! Shame on them': SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher rips into Hollywood studios After failed negotiations between SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) and the AMPTP (Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers), Hollywood studios are now facing a strike by actors. Flood Threat: Delhi has recorded 112% above-average rainfall this year ×

Morning brief: India set to launch Chandrayaan-3, PM Modi receives France’s highest civilian award

<p>Few hours are left when billions of dreams will take off from Sriharikota as Chandrayaan-3 will launch into space. Ahead of the historic launch, a special puja (prayer) was performed at a Tamil Nadu temple to seek the blessing of God for a successful mission. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Chandra Preedhi Homam, a two-hours prayer, was performed for the God of Moon at Kailasanathar temple in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, ahead of the Chandryaan-3 lift-off at 2:35 pm local time.</p>

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<p>Temple officials present at the prayer told WION’s Senior Correspondent, Sidharth MP that the prayer is meant to clear all obstacles for Chandrayaan-3 launch. A similar prayer was also done in earlier Chandrayaan missions.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The special prayers were performed at the temple in the morning from 8:30- 10:30 am IST, as per our correspondent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India’s heaviest rocket LVM3 will lift off at 2.35 pm on Friday carrying Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft. The spacecraft in turn holds a lander and a rover. The primary purpose of this mission is to soft-land the Lander on the moon and the rover to do some experiments on the moon soil.</p>

<p>This is the third time special prayers are being arranged for the success of the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) moon mission.</p>

<h2><strong>Of faith and science</strong></h2>

<p>A special prayer was also organised for the success of Chandrayaan-1 before the rocket lifted off in 2008, V. Kannan, Retired Manager at the Sri Kailasanathar Temple or Chandranaar Temple told IANS.</p>

<p>Interestingly, prior to the second moon mission, Chandrayaan-2, special prayers were not arranged. The launch originally slated for July 15, 2019, got postponed due to a technical glitch.</p>

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<p>According to Kannan, the glitch was thought to be due to the non-offering of prayers to the Moon God. Hence, prior to the Chandrayaan-2 launch on July 22, special prayers, ‘Abhishekam’ and ‘Annadhanam’ were conducted.</p>

<p>The Kailasanathar Temple is a Shiva temple and has the 'Navagrahas'(nine planets) consecrated including the Moon God.</p>

<p><strong>ISRO Chief S Somnath offers prayers at temple</strong></p>

<p>ISRO Chairman S Somanath also offered prayers at Sri Chengalamma Parameswarini temple at Sullurpeta on Thursday, ahead of the Chandrayaan-3 Mission. Wearing a black T-shirt, Somnath worshipped at the temple located in Tirupati district, 22 km west of Sriharikota, where the spaceport is located.</p>

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<p>"I need the blessings of Chengalamma Devi...I came here to pray and seek the blessings for the success of this mission," Somnath told reporters.</p>

<p>"Chandrayaan-3 will start its journey tomorrow. We are hoping that everything goes right and it lands on the moon on August 23," he added.</p>

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Few hours are left when billions of dreams will take off from Sriharikota as Chandrayaan-3 will launch into space. Ahead of the historic launch, a special puja (prayer) was performed at a Tamil Nadu temple to seek the blessing of God for a successful mission.

Few hours are left when billions of dreams will take off from Sriharikota as Chandrayaan-3 will launch into space. Ahead of the historic launch, a special puja (prayer) was performed at a Tamil Nadu temple to seek the blessing of God for a successful mission. Chandra Preedhi Homam, a two-hours prayer, was performed for the God of Moon at Kailasanathar temple in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, ahead of the Chandryaan-3 lift-off at 2:35 pm local time. Also Read | Floods in Delhi: Yamuna water level drops, waterlogging continues, Rajghat & Kashmere Gate submerged Temple officials present at the prayer told WION’s Senior Correspondent, Sidharth MP that the prayer is meant to clear all obstacles for Chandrayaan-3 launch. A similar prayer was also done in earlier Chandrayaan missions. 'Chandra Preedhi Homam', a 2hr puja being performed for the Moon God at Kailasanathar temple #thanjavur #tamilnadu, ahead of the #Chandrayaan3 liftoff at 2:35pm Temple offcl tells me- Puja is meant to clear all obstacles for CY3, we did so for earlier CY missions also#india pic.twitter.com/kQMuOgxKAB — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) July 14, 2023 × The special prayers were performed at the temple in the morning from 8:30- 10:30 am IST, as per our correspondent. India’s heaviest rocket LVM3 will lift off at 2.35 pm on Friday carrying Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft. The spacecraft in turn holds a lander and a rover. The primary purpose of this mission is to soft-land the Lander on the moon and the rover to do some experiments on the moon soil. This is the third time special prayers are being arranged for the success of the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) moon mission. Of faith and science A special prayer was also organised for the success of Chandrayaan-1 before the rocket lifted off in 2008, V. Kannan, Retired Manager at the Sri Kailasanathar Temple or Chandranaar Temple told IANS. Interestingly, prior to the second moon mission, Chandrayaan-2, special prayers were not arranged. The launch originally slated for July 15, 2019, got postponed due to a technical glitch. Also Read | PM Narendra Modi lauds 'Superhit' French striker Kylian Mbappe, says he's more popular in India than in France According to Kannan, the glitch was thought to be due to the non-offering of prayers to the Moon God. Hence, prior to the Chandrayaan-2 launch on July 22, special prayers, ‘Abhishekam’ and ‘Annadhanam’ were conducted. The Kailasanathar Temple is a Shiva temple and has the 'Navagrahas'(nine planets) consecrated including the Moon God. ISRO Chief S Somnath offers prayers at temple ISRO Chairman S Somanath also offered prayers at Sri Chengalamma Parameswarini temple at Sullurpeta on Thursday, ahead of the Chandrayaan-3 Mission. Wearing a black T-shirt, Somnath worshipped at the temple located in Tirupati district, 22 km west of Sriharikota, where the spaceport is located. Also Read | India's PM Modi conferred with France’s highest civilian award by Macron "I need the blessings of Chengalamma Devi...I came here to pray and seek the blessings for the success of this mission," Somnath told reporters. "Chandrayaan-3 will start its journey tomorrow. We are hoping that everything goes right and it lands on the moon on August 23," he added. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Chandrayaan-3: Special prayer at Moon God temple in Tamil Nadu ahead of lunar mission

<p>The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the Chandrayaan-3 mission, on Friday (July 14) from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 2:35 pm (local time), the country’s third lunar mission and second attempt at a soft landing on the surface of the moon.</p>

<h2><strong>‘Momentous achievement’: PM Modi about the launch of Chandrayaan-3</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is currently in France as the Guest of Honour for this year’s Bastille Day Parade which also witnessed the participation from the Indian army, Navy and Air Force, took to Twitter and congratulated the team at ISRO for the successful launch.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Chandrayaan-3 scripts a new chapter in India's space odyssey. It soars high, elevating the dreams and ambitions of every Indian. This momentous achievement is a testament to our scientists' relentless dedication. I salute their spirit and ingenuity!” said the Indian PM.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Prior to the launch, PM Modi had said, “14th July 2023 will always be etched in golden letters as far as India’s space sector is concerned. Chandrayaan-3, our third lunar mission, will embark on its journey. This remarkable mission will carry the hopes and dreams of our nation.”&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>‘Significant milestone’: India’s president congratulates ISRO</strong></h2>

<p>President of India, Droupadi Murmu, also took to Twitter and congratulated the team at ISRO on the successful launch and said, “India successfully launches Chandrayaan-3 marking another significant milestone in space exploration. Heartiest congratulations to the ISRO team and everyone who worked relentlessly to accomplish the feat!”&nbsp;</p>

<p>She added, “It demonstrates the nation's unwavering commitment to advancement in space science and technology. My best wishes for the success of the lunar mission.”&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Union Home Minister Amit Shah about the launch</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Indian Home Minister took to Twitter after the successful launch of Chandrayaan-3 and said, “India today embarked on its historic space journey with the successful launch of Chandrayaan-3. My heartfelt congratulations to the ISRO scientists whose tireless pursuit has today propelled India on the path of scripting a remarkable space odyssey for generations to cherish.”</p>

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<h2><strong>‘Moment of glory for India’: Dr Jitendra Singh</strong></h2>

<p>The Indian Minister for State Science and Technology, who was present for the launch of the Chandrayaan-3 mission in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh’s Sriharikota after the successful launch, said, “It is indeed a moment of glory for India and destiny for all of us here at Sriharikota who were part of a history in the making. Thank you team ISRO for making India proud &amp; thank you PM Modi for making this possible by unlocking the gates of Sriharikota and enabling India's space sector…”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Addressing a press conference after the launch the Indian minister said, “This is also a vindication of the dream seen by the founding fathers of ISRO, Vikram Sarabhai and others who were constrained of resources but they had confidence in abundance...This is also a befitting tribute to Vikram Sarabhai and happening at a time when we are entering 25 years of Amrit Kaal.”</p>

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<p>He also went on to hail that the “entire mission is totally indigenous and living up to the mantra of Aamtmanirbhar Bharat and in the years to come it also reiterates India’s role as a global player in the world arena.” This comes as New Delhi has been pushing PM Modi’s vision for making India a self-reliant nation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The&nbsp;Chandrayaan-3 mission cost around Rs 600 crore ($7.3 million), said Singh.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>ISRO chief hints at&nbsp;Chandrayaan-4</strong></h2>

<p>Addressing a press conference after the launch of&nbsp;Chandrayaan-3,&nbsp;ISRO chairperson S Somanath&nbsp;said,&nbsp;“Let's pray for this (success of Chandrayaan-3), if this happens very well, we will have Chandrayaan-4.” Speaking about the landing on the lunar surface, the ISRO chief said if everything goes normal the final power&nbsp;descent and landing is currently planned on August 23, 5:47 pm (local time).&nbsp;</p>

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the Chandrayaan-3 mission, on Friday (July 14) from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 2:35 pm (local time), the country’s third lunar mission and second attempt at a soft landing on the surface of the moon.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the Chandrayaan-3 mission, on Friday (July 14) from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 2:35 pm (local time), the country’s third lunar mission and second attempt at a soft landing on the surface of the moon. ‘Momentous achievement’: PM Modi about the launch of Chandrayaan-3 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is currently in France as the Guest of Honour for this year’s Bastille Day Parade which also witnessed the participation from the Indian army, Navy and Air Force, took to Twitter and congratulated the team at ISRO for the successful launch. “Chandrayaan-3 scripts a new chapter in India's space odyssey. It soars high, elevating the dreams and ambitions of every Indian. This momentous achievement is a testament to our scientists' relentless dedication. I salute their spirit and ingenuity!” said the Indian PM. ALSO READ | India's Chandrayaan-3 is now in space, historic journey to Moon begins Prior to the launch, PM Modi had said, “14th July 2023 will always be etched in golden letters as far as India’s space sector is concerned. Chandrayaan-3, our third lunar mission, will embark on its journey. This remarkable mission will carry the hopes and dreams of our nation.” ‘Significant milestone’: India’s president congratulates ISRO President of India, Droupadi Murmu, also took to Twitter and congratulated the team at ISRO on the successful launch and said, “India successfully launches Chandrayaan-3 marking another significant milestone in space exploration. Heartiest congratulations to the ISRO team and everyone who worked relentlessly to accomplish the feat!” She added, “It demonstrates the nation's unwavering commitment to advancement in space science and technology. My best wishes for the success of the lunar mission.” Union Home Minister Amit Shah about the launch Indian Home Minister took to Twitter after the successful launch of Chandrayaan-3 and said, “India today embarked on its historic space journey with the successful launch of Chandrayaan-3. My heartfelt congratulations to the ISRO scientists whose tireless pursuit has today propelled India on the path of scripting a remarkable space odyssey for generations to cherish.” ALSO READ | India's Chandrayaan-3 makes majestic lift-off from Sriharikota ‘Moment of glory for India’: Dr Jitendra Singh The Indian Minister for State Science and Technology, who was present for the launch of the Chandrayaan-3 mission in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh’s Sriharikota after the successful launch, said, “It is indeed a moment of glory for India and destiny for all of us here at Sriharikota who were part of a history in the making. Thank you team ISRO for making India proud & thank you PM Modi for making this possible by unlocking the gates of Sriharikota and enabling India's space sector…” Addressing a press conference after the launch the Indian minister said, “This is also a vindication of the dream seen by the founding fathers of ISRO, Vikram Sarabhai and others who were constrained of resources but they had confidence in abundance...This is also a befitting tribute to Vikram Sarabhai and happening at a time when we are entering 25 years of Amrit Kaal.” ALSO READ | India's journey to Moon begins: Lunar landing mission Chandrayaan-3 lifts off successfully He also went on to hail that the “entire mission is totally indigenous and living up to the mantra of Aamtmanirbhar Bharat and in the years to come it also reiterates India’s role as a global player in the world arena.” This comes as New Delhi has been pushing PM Modi’s vision for making India a self-reliant nation. The Chandrayaan-3 mission cost around Rs 600 crore ($7.3 million), said Singh. ISRO chief hints at Chandrayaan-4 Addressing a press conference after the launch of Chandrayaan-3, ISRO chairperson S Somanath said, “Let's pray for this (success of Chandrayaan-3), if this happens very well, we will have Chandrayaan-4.” Speaking about the landing on the lunar surface, the ISRO chief said if everything goes normal the final power descent and landing is currently planned on August 23, 5:47 pm (local time). (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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