India's largest and heaviest rocket, the 642-tonne LVM3 lifted off majestically amid overcast skies at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

India's Chandrayaan-3 is now in space, historic journey to Moon begins

India successfully launched Chandrayaan-3 on Friday (July 14) from its main spaceport in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh at 2:35pm local time (0905 GMT). Thousands had gathered at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, in Sriharikota to witness this historic feat when the Launch Vehicle Mark III (LVM3-M4) rocket carrying Chandrayaan-3 lifted off successfully.

India's journey to Moon begins: Lunar landing mission Chandrayaan-3 lifts off successfully

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India's Chandrayaan-3 is now in space, historic journey to Moon begins

India's journey to Moon begins: Lunar landing mission Chandrayaan-3 lifts off successfully