After Chandrayaan-3's successful landing on the moon, British anchor Patrick Christys asked India to return aid of £2.3 billion sent by the UK. Is the West not happy with Chandrayaan-3's success? Molly Gambhir tells you more

Gravitas: West not happy with Chandrayaan-3's Success?

<p>Pakistan finally got time to congratulate India for its historic Chandrayaan-3 Mission after the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully landed a rover on the south pole of the Moon, becoming the first nation to do so.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During a weekly press briefing on Friday (August 25), Pakistan MoFA said: "India getting to the Moon is a big achievement. We congratulate Indian scientists on achieving this milestone."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The successful landing on the south pole of the Moon emerged as a paradigm shift in the area of space exploration, not only for India but also for the entire world. India, along with the whole world, cheered when the unmanned Chandrayaan-3 touched down, just a few days after a Russian probe crashed in the same region.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/techie-who-spotted-chandrayaan-2-debris-has-a-likely-fix-on-chandrayaan-3-landing-site-629010">Techie who spotted Chandrayaan-2 debris, has a likely fix on Chandrayaan-3 landing site</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>World leaders congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi who was watching it live virtually from South Africa, where he was attending the BRICS Summit. He was seen smiling broadly as he announced the mission's success as a triumph that extended beyond his country's borders.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi said: "On this joyous occasion I would like to address the people of the world. India's successful Moon mission is not just India's alone. This success belongs to all of humanity."&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, it appears that India's neighbours were not so happy as it took two days for Pakistan to wish the Indian space agency, while China is still completely silent.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-modi-out-of-this-world-pm-brazils-lula-read-south-african-paper-on-chandrayaan-3-628902">‘India's Modi out of this world’: PM, Brazil’s Lula read South African paper on Chandrayaan-3</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>ISRO shares video of rover rolling onto the Moon's surface</strong></h2>

<p>Pragyan rover exited the spacecraft and rolled out on the lunar surface on Thursday (August 24) to begin exploring the surface of the lunar south pole and conducting experiments.</p>

<p>ISRO Chief S Somanath said on Thursday that exploring the Moon's south pole offered potential discoveries of water and much scientific data. The Moon's rugged south pole is coveted because of its water ice, which is believed to be capable of providing fuel, oxygen, and drinking water for future missions, but its rough terrain makes landing challenging.</p>

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Pakistan finally got time to congratulate India for its historic Chandrayaan-3 Mission after the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully landed a rover on the south pole of the Moon, becoming the first nation to do so.

Pakistan finally got time to congratulate India for its historic Chandrayaan-3 Mission after the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully landed a rover on the south pole of the Moon, becoming the first nation to do so. During a weekly press briefing on Friday (August 25), Pakistan MoFA said: "India getting to the Moon is a big achievement. We congratulate Indian scientists on achieving this milestone." The successful landing on the south pole of the Moon emerged as a paradigm shift in the area of space exploration, not only for India but also for the entire world. India, along with the whole world, cheered when the unmanned Chandrayaan-3 touched down, just a few days after a Russian probe crashed in the same region. Also read: Techie who spotted Chandrayaan-2 debris, has a likely fix on Chandrayaan-3 landing site World leaders congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi who was watching it live virtually from South Africa, where he was attending the BRICS Summit. He was seen smiling broadly as he announced the mission's success as a triumph that extended beyond his country's borders. PM Modi said: "On this joyous occasion I would like to address the people of the world. India's successful Moon mission is not just India's alone. This success belongs to all of humanity." However, it appears that India's neighbours were not so happy as it took two days for Pakistan to wish the Indian space agency, while China is still completely silent. Also read: ‘India's Modi out of this world’: PM, Brazil’s Lula read South African paper on Chandrayaan-3 Watch: India's Aditya-L1 spacecraft placed in Sriharikota Spaceport × ISRO shares video of rover rolling onto the Moon's surface Pragyan rover exited the spacecraft and rolled out on the lunar surface on Thursday (August 24) to begin exploring the surface of the lunar south pole and conducting experiments. ISRO Chief S Somanath said on Thursday that exploring the Moon's south pole offered potential discoveries of water and much scientific data. The Moon's rugged south pole is coveted because of its water ice, which is believed to be capable of providing fuel, oxygen, and drinking water for future missions, but its rough terrain makes landing challenging. 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.

Pakistan finally congratulates India for Chandrayaan-3 success, China still mum

<p>In September 2019, shortly after the Indian Space Agency ISRO announced that it had lost contact with the Chandrayaan-2 Lunar lander (it had crash-landed), Shanmuga Subramanian, a Chennai-based techie made efforts to scan NASA's lunar maps and spotted the debris and the crash site.&nbsp;</p>

<p>His prized find of the debris and crash site was later acknowledged and validated by the American Space Agency. As India celebrates the Chandrayaan-3 landing and enthusiasts re-play the grand moment on their devices, Shanmuga Subramanian has been poring through data from ISRO's lunar landing videos and ISRO's lunar maps. His goal is to get a likely fix on the landing site of Chandrayaan-3 (Vikram lander).</p>

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<p>"On Thursday evening, ISRO shared a video of Chandrayaan-3's landing approach and a top-angle view of the lunar surface. Since the landing site of this mission is already known, I had to compare the craters near the targeted site and match them with the final pre-landing frames from the ISRO video. In my tweets, I have marked a likely landing site, based on my analysis. I believe the spot that I've pointed out is barely 50 metres close to the actual place where Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander stands," he told WION. ISRO's intended landing site is 69.367621(Latitude) South and 32.348126(Longitude) East. The site that Shanmuga has arrived at is 69.37302(Latitude) South and 32.32017(Longitude) East.</p>

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<p>Shanmuga is no space scientist or expert. He works for an IT firm and spends his leisurely hours poring through maps of other celestial bodies, trying to make interesting discoveries. After two hours of effort, he has been able to analyse frame-by-frame and juxtapose the lunar craters near the landing site (as shown on ISRO videos of the lunar landing approach) with the ISRO lunar map generated by the Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter High-Resolution Camera (OHRC).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, OHRC is the highest-resolution camera that has been circling the moon, since 2019. In 2019, when Chandrayaan-2 crash landed, Shanmuga had been comparing images from the NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter(LRO) and trying to find any new dark spot/impact crater/debris in the vicinity of Chandrayaan-2's intended landing site. This time around, he is aided by the OHRC images, that help him clearly see the objects that are around 25 cm apart.</p>

<p>The highest-resolution imaging of the moon done by the OHRC is also what served ISRO in being able to understand, zero in on the landing site of Chandrayaan-3 and plan the mission accordingly. One must remember, that the Lunar South Pole is a region with several craters and even mountains that are 2 km in height.&nbsp;Therefore, it is crucial to minutely understand the terrain before undertaking a lunar soft landing. This is why the Indian feat&nbsp;of being the first to soft-land near the South Pole is being lauded by people across the globe.</p>

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High-Res camera(best around moon) has captured pic of the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chandrayaan3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chandrayaan3</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VikramLander?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VikramLander</a><br />
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Chandrayaan-3 Lander!" <a href="https://twitter.com/Ramanean?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Ramanean</a> says it matches with his find <a href="https://t.co/ba4cQi0oAr">pic.twitter.com/ba4cQi0oAr</a></p>
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<p>Meanwhile, ISRO also put up a tweet on Friday morning confirming that the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter had clicked a picture of the Vikram lander.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, ISRO has deleted the tweet and the accompanying picture. Based on the deleted tweet (which Shanmuga has seen), he says, that his identification of the landing site is "spot on".</p>

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In September 2019, shortly after the Indian Space Agency ISRO announced that it had lost contact with the Chandrayaan-2 Lunar lander (it had crash-landed), Shanmuga Subramanian, a Chennai-based techie made efforts to scan NASA's lunar maps and spotted the debris and the crash site.

In September 2019, shortly after the Indian Space Agency ISRO announced that it had lost contact with the Chandrayaan-2 Lunar lander (it had crash-landed), Shanmuga Subramanian, a Chennai-based techie made efforts to scan NASA's lunar maps and spotted the debris and the crash site. His prized find of the debris and crash site was later acknowledged and validated by the American Space Agency. As India celebrates the Chandrayaan-3 landing and enthusiasts re-play the grand moment on their devices, Shanmuga Subramanian has been poring through data from ISRO's lunar landing videos and ISRO's lunar maps. His goal is to get a likely fix on the landing site of Chandrayaan-3 (Vikram lander). Here is how the Lander Imager Camera captured the moon's image just prior to touchdown. pic.twitter.com/PseUAxAB6G — ISRO (@isro) August 24, 2023 × "On Thursday evening, ISRO shared a video of Chandrayaan-3's landing approach and a top-angle view of the lunar surface. Since the landing site of this mission is already known, I had to compare the craters near the targeted site and match them with the final pre-landing frames from the ISRO video. In my tweets, I have marked a likely landing site, based on my analysis. I believe the spot that I've pointed out is barely 50 metres close to the actual place where Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander stands," he told WION. ISRO's intended landing site is 69.367621(Latitude) South and 32.348126(Longitude) East. The site that Shanmuga has arrived at is 69.37302(Latitude) South and 32.32017(Longitude) East. #Chandrayaan3's Final landing location: -69.37302, 32.32017 (in a 10x10m box) | Calculated from ISRO's video (1/5) pic.twitter.com/GfHjD4A5NJ — Shan (Shanmuga Subramanian) (@Ramanean) August 24, 2023 × Shanmuga is no space scientist or expert. He works for an IT firm and spends his leisurely hours poring through maps of other celestial bodies, trying to make interesting discoveries. After two hours of effort, he has been able to analyse frame-by-frame and juxtapose the lunar craters near the landing site (as shown on ISRO videos of the lunar landing approach) with the ISRO lunar map generated by the Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter High-Resolution Camera (OHRC). Notably, OHRC is the highest-resolution camera that has been circling the moon, since 2019. In 2019, when Chandrayaan-2 crash landed, Shanmuga had been comparing images from the NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter(LRO) and trying to find any new dark spot/impact crater/debris in the vicinity of Chandrayaan-2's intended landing site. This time around, he is aided by the OHRC images, that help him clearly see the objects that are around 25 cm apart. The highest-resolution imaging of the moon done by the OHRC is also what served ISRO in being able to understand, zero in on the landing site of Chandrayaan-3 and plan the mission accordingly. One must remember, that the Lunar South Pole is a region with several craters and even mountains that are 2 km in height. Therefore, it is crucial to minutely understand the terrain before undertaking a lunar soft landing. This is why the Indian feat of being the first to soft-land near the South Pole is being lauded by people across the globe. #isro #Chandrayaan2 Orbiter High-Res camera(best around moon) has captured pic of the #Chandrayaan3 #VikramLander However, the #isro tweet has been deleted.. "I spy you! 🙂 Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter 📸photoshoots Chandrayaan-3 Lander!" @Ramanean says it matches with his find pic.twitter.com/ba4cQi0oAr — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) August 25, 2023 × Meanwhile, ISRO also put up a tweet on Friday morning confirming that the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter had clicked a picture of the Vikram lander. However, ISRO has deleted the tweet and the accompanying picture. Based on the deleted tweet (which Shanmuga has seen), he says, that his identification of the landing site is "spot on". 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

Techie who spotted Chandrayaan-2 debris, has a likely fix on Chandrayaan-3 landing site

Former ISRO chief, K Sivan congratulates on the successful landing of ISRO's third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 on the moon "We are really excited...We have been waiting for this moment for a long time. I am very happy," he said.

Entire nation is really happy with successful landing of Chandrayaan-3: Former ISRO chief K Sivan

India has created history as Chandrayaan-3 landed on the moon at around 06:03 PM on Wednesday. Indian Prime Minister Modi joined the live landing of Chandrayaan-3 from South Africa where he is attending the BRICS summit. Meanwhile, ISRO Chairman S Somanath gave an address after the landing and said, 'India is on the moon'.

Chandrayaan-3: India PM Modi says, 'This is moment of success for every Indian' | WION Pulse

History created. Chandryaan-3 landed successfully on the moon’s south pole on August 23. The Lander Module (LM) of the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3, launched on July 14, successfully landed on the Moon on August 23.

History created. Chandryaan-3 landed successfully on the moon’s south pole on August 23. The Lander Module (LM) of the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3, launched on July 14, successfully landed on the Moon on August 23. India’s space agency shared the update on X (formerly Twitter), “India, I reached and you too!: Chandrayaan-3”. 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 × On August 18, the ISRO successfully performed the first deboosting operation that reduced its orbit to 113 km x 157 km. This was performed the day after the lander module separated from the propulsion module after a 34-day-long journey toward the Moon. On August 20, the ISRO performed the second and final deebost of the Lander Module to reduce the Lander Module to 25 km x 134 km. Lander health to be assessed, rover to come out, says ISRO chief "The most difficult parts were the launch, landing and capture by the orbit of the Moon, the launch of the lander to descent and the final landing. The lander's health will be assessed and the rover will come out from Lander in the next few hours, said ISRO chief S Somanath. Chandrayaan-3: World leaders react to successful landing As Chandrayaan-3 touched the moon, social media was flooded with heartfelt wishes from leaders around the world. Pakistan's Fawad Chaudhry, the ex-Minister of Information and Broadcasting in the Imran Khan government congratulated ISRO on X. What a great moment for #ISRO as #Chandrayaan3 lands on the Moon, I can see lots of young scientists celebrating this moment with Mr Somnat Chairman ISRO, only Younger generation with dreams can change the world … good luck — Ch Fawad Hussain (@fawadchaudhry) August 23, 2023 × #historic https://t.co/j5qPSQdxcM — ESA Operations (@esaoperations) August 23, 2023 × Congratulations to @isro #Chandrayaan3 team!👏 https://t.co/hOKdTLqHvy — ESA (@esa) August 23, 2023 × Incredible! Congratulations to @isro, #Chandrayaan_3, and to all the people of India!! What a way to demonstrate new technologies AND achieve India’s first soft landing on another celestial body. Well done, I am thoroughly impressed. And kudos once again to @esaoperations for… https://t.co/GT3kyWHP6L — Josef Aschbacher (@AschbacherJosef) August 23, 2023 × Heartiest congratulations to @isro and #India on the incredible success of #Chandrayaan3, becoming the first country to land on the Moon's south pole! 🇮🇳🌕 Your dedication to space exploration makes us all moonstruck.#Chandrayaan3Landing #isroindia pic.twitter.com/IQQ5rtxkrK — Naor Gilon (@NaorGilon) August 23, 2023 × A big moment for 🇮🇳 for the 🌎 and also for the 🌝 बधाई हो https://t.co/ysOuw7glPi — Alex Ellis (@AlexWEllis) August 23, 2023 × Bill Nelson, the American politician and attorney serving as the administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, also congratulated India and the team of scientists as ISRO. Congratulations @isro on your successful Chandrayaan-3 lunar South Pole landing! And congratulations to #India on being the 4th country to successfully soft-land a spacecraft on the Moon. We’re glad to be your partner on this mission! https://t.co/UJArS7gsTv — Bill Nelson (@SenBillNelson) August 23, 2023 × Heartiest congratulations to India 🇮🇳 for successful soft-landing of Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft on the moon! This is not only a moment of national pride for our Indian friends but also an important milestone in the advancement of space science and technology, which ultimately… — NP Saud (@NPSaudnc) August 23, 2023 × History! Inspiring moon landing, congratulations to @isro https://t.co/z8b2ygLcy2 — Enrico Palermo (@HeadSpaceAu) August 23, 2023 × India creates history! As a South Asian nation, and neighbour, we are proud of the successful landing of #Chandrayaan3 near the moon's south pole. This is a success for all of humanity! Opening new avenues for new areas of exploration. Congratulations #India.… — Abdulla Shahid (@abdulla_shahid) August 23, 2023 × Vice-President of the United States, Kamala Harris also congratulated India on this historic feat. Congratulations to India for the historic landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the southern polar region of the moon. It’s an incredible feat for all the scientists and engineers involved. We are proud to partner with you on this mission and space exploration more broadly. — Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) August 23, 2023 × Former President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai called the Chandryaan-3 mission 'historic' and wished India further advancements in science. Congratulations to the govt and people of #India for the successful and historic mission to the moon @isro. This is the result of the great achievements by the people of #India in higher learning and scientific research. Wishing #India further advancement in all walks of life . pic.twitter.com/RmzLxCvYQR — Hamid Karzai (@KarzaiH) August 23, 2023 × President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen referred to Chandrayaan-3's landing "historic milestone". Congratulations to @narendramodi for the successful 🇮🇳 landing of Chandrayaan-3. A historic milestone and proud moment for the Indian people. India has become a true pioneer in space exploration. This Indian success will benefit researchers all over the world. — Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) August 23, 2023 × Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated India on the successful Moon landing of the Chandrayaan-3 mission. His message to President of India Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi reads: "Please, accept my heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of the successful landing of the Indian space station Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon near its South Pole." Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed his wishes on Chandrayaan-3's success, calling it 'another proof of the power of science'. India's achievement opens up new horizons for humanity. This mission is another proof of the power of science and of the great opportunities it offers us to keep promoting scientific progress and research. Congratulations, @narendramodi! — Pedro Sánchez (@sanchezcastejon) August 23, 2023 × Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum also congratulated India. Congratulations to our friends in India for the successful landing on the moon. Nations are built through perseverance, India continues to make history.@narendramodi @PMOIndia — HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) August 23, 2023 × The successful lunar landing of India's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft represents a significant leap for collective scientific progress. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Prime Minister @narendramodi and the people of India for this historic achievement in service of humankind. — محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) August 23, 2023 × India's neighbour congratulates on Chandrayaan-3's success, but Pakistan, China remain silent India's neighbour and fellow Asian countries also congratulated India on its lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3's successful landing on August 23. Chinese and Pakistani governments have not reacted to Chandrayaan-3's success yet. Bhutan Congratulations @narendramodi & India! We rejoice with you in the successful landing of the auspicious Chandrayaan-3. Like you all, we said our prayers & held breath with as much nervousness and excitement, because we know this is not just about India. https://t.co/dp26nvgvui — PM Bhutan (@PMBhutan) August 23, 2023 × Maldives Congratulations to PM @narendramodi, @isro and the people of India for the successful lunar landing of #Chandrayaan3. As a fellow South Asian nation, we are proud of this historic feat- an achievement that will advance the cause of scientific and human progress. — Ibrahim Mohamed Solih (@ibusolih) August 23, 2023 × Nepal I congratulate Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji and ISRO team of India on successful landing of Chandrayan-3 in the surface of the moon today and unleashing of a historic achievement in science and space technology. — ☭ Comrade Prachanda (@cmprachanda) August 23, 2023 × Indian diaspora celebrates in South Africa Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared pictures from Johannesburg, South Africa where he went for the BRICS Summit, celebrating this historic day with the Indian diaspora. "The enthusiasm of our diaspora in South Africa for India's achievements in the space sector is truly gladdening", PM wrote on X. Feeling the fervour all the way from Johannesburg for Chandrayaan-3! The enthusiasm of our diaspora in South Africa for India's achievements in the space sector is truly gladdening. pic.twitter.com/ApPdiQI9Fd — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 23, 2023 × (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.

Historical: World congratulates India on Chandrayaan-3's success; Pakistan, China remain silent

<p>As of August 23, three of four vehicles associated with India's Chandrayaan-3 lunar landing mission have done their job flawlessly - the LVM3 rocket (life of 16mins), propulsion module(continues to orbit the moon) and 'Vikram' lander module (safely near the Lunar South Pole). However, doubts are being raised about the status of the 26kg, 6-wheeled Lunar rover 'Pragyan'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the late hours of Wednesday, videos from within the ISRO Mission Operations Complex showed&nbsp;the operations team celebrating, as the rover stood on the ramp, just a push away from the lunar soil. However, ISRO hadn't yet officially released any pictures of the same. Wion has reliably learnt that the rover has been traversing safely the regions around the lander since 1:30 am (IST) on Thursday, August 24.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Chandrayaan-3 Mission:<br />
Chandrayaan-3 ROVER:<br />
Made in India 🇮🇳<br />
Made for the MOON🌖!<br />
The Ch-3 Rover ramped down from the Lander and<br />
India took a walk on the moon !<br />
More updates soon" ISRO tweeted at the time of filing this report. However, no images of the rover traversing the lunar surface have been shared so far.&nbsp;</p>

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Made for the MOON🌖!<br />
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<p>Therefore, just like Armstrong's first step on the Moon and its iconic image, there will be a long trail of&nbsp;Indian imprints in the region near the lunar South Pole, as Pragyan has 14 earth days to enjoy the ride around its home and carry out experiments. The imprints left on lunar soil remain unchanged, as the moon does not have water, wind, weather changes, weathering processes and vegetation like Earth. Therefore, every imprint on the talcum powder-like lunar soil will remain for eternity.</p>

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As of August 23, three of four vehicles associated with India's Chandrayaan-3 lunar landing mission have done their job flawlessly - the LVM3 rocket (life of 16mins), propulsion module(continues to orbit the moon) and 'Vikram' lander module (safely near the Lunar South Pole).

As of August 23, three of four vehicles associated with India's Chandrayaan-3 lunar landing mission have done their job flawlessly - the LVM3 rocket (life of 16mins), propulsion module(continues to orbit the moon) and 'Vikram' lander module (safely near the Lunar South Pole). However, doubts are being raised about the status of the 26kg, 6-wheeled Lunar rover 'Pragyan'. In the late hours of Wednesday, videos from within the ISRO Mission Operations Complex showed the operations team celebrating, as the rover stood on the ramp, just a push away from the lunar soil. However, ISRO hadn't yet officially released any pictures of the same. Wion has reliably learnt that the rover has been traversing safely the regions around the lander since 1:30 am (IST) on Thursday, August 24. "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" ISRO tweeted at the time of filing this report. However, no images of the rover traversing the lunar surface have been shared so far. 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 × It is said that the rover's wheels have the imprint of India's national emblem, an adaptation from the Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka. In addition to this, there is also the ISRO logo on the rover wheels. Therefore, just like Armstrong's first step on the Moon and its iconic image, there will be a long trail of Indian imprints in the region near the lunar South Pole, as Pragyan has 14 earth days to enjoy the ride around its home and carry out experiments. The imprints left on lunar soil remain unchanged, as the moon does not have water, wind, weather changes, weathering processes and vegetation like Earth. Therefore, every imprint on the talcum powder-like lunar soil will remain for eternity. 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 Chandrayaan-3 lunar expedition accomplished a triumphant soft landing at 6:04 pm (Indian Standard Time) on August 23rd. India marked a significant moment in history by becoming the pioneer nation to achieve a successful lunar landing in the south&nbsp;pole&nbsp;region, courtesy of the ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft.</p>

<p>The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-indias-chandrayaan-3-makes-majestic-lift-off-from-sriharikota-615537">successfully launched</a> the Chandrayaan-3 mission, on Friday (July 14) from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh’s Sriharikota at 2:35 pm (local time). The launch marked the country’s third lunar mission and second attempt at a soft landing on the surface of the moon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following the successful launch of the moon lander named ‘Vikram’ was perched on a GSLV Mark 3 heavy-lift launch vehicle, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chandrayaan-3-scripts-new-chapter-pm-modi-about-successful-launch-of-indias-third-lunar-mission-615607">congratulations</a> began pouring in for the team of scientists at ISRO. Unlike its predecessor, the Chandrayaan-2 mission, this time around there is a sizable number of women behind the project.</p>

<p>Earlier, a senior official of ISRO reportedly said there are around 54 female engineers and scientists who are working directly for the Chandrayaan-3 mission&nbsp;in various roles like associates, deputy project directors and project managers for various systems, and so on.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dr Ritu Karidhal Srivastava, who is popularly known as India’s ‘rocket woman,’ and is one of the senior scientists at ISRO, is said to be at the helm of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-indias-chandrayaan-3-makes-majestic-lift-off-from-sriharikota-615537">Chandrayaan-3 mission</a>.</p>

<h2><strong>Who is Ritu Karidhal?</strong></h2>

<p>Dr Ritu Karidhal was the mission director of Chandrayaan-2 and the deputy operations director of Mangalyaan, ISRO’s Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) which successfully reached the Red Planet’s orbit in 2014 and India became the first Asian nation to achieve this feat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Karidhal was born and brought up in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh’s Lucknow. She pursued her MSc in Physics from Lucknow University in 1996 and her MTech from the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru.</p>

<p>She is always said to have been fascinated by space and developed an interest in exploring space from a very young age. One of her hobbies during school days was collecting news articles related to any space activities by ISRO or NASA.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Karidhal, with her expertise in aerospace, joined ISRO in November 1997 and worked for many prestigious missions of the space organisation and played a key role in most of them. According to the Women Economic Forum (WEF), Karidhal has published more than 20 papers both in international and national publications.</p>

<h2><strong>Chandrayaan-3’s successful launch</strong></h2>

<p>“It is a matter of pride for us since she has been our student. She was a bright student and had even qualified GATE. She got selected in ISRO while she was pursuing her PhD from here,” Lucknow University Professor Poonam Tandon said about Karidhal, in an interview with PTI, on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Karidhal’s family was also seen celebrating and distributing sweets after the successful launch of ISRO’s LVM3 M4 vehicle into orbit.<br />
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The Chandrayaan-3 lunar expedition accomplished a triumphant soft landing at 6:04 pm (Indian Standard Time) on August 23rd. India marked a significant moment in history by becoming the pioneer nation to achieve a successful lunar landing in the south pole region, courtesy of the ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft.

The Chandrayaan-3 lunar expedition accomplished a triumphant soft landing at 6:04 pm (Indian Standard Time) on August 23rd. India marked a significant moment in history by becoming the pioneer nation to achieve a successful lunar landing in the south pole region, courtesy of the ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the Chandrayaan-3 mission, on Friday (July 14) from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh’s Sriharikota at 2:35 pm (local time). The launch marked the country’s third lunar mission and second attempt at a soft landing on the surface of the moon. Following the successful launch of the moon lander named ‘Vikram’ was perched on a GSLV Mark 3 heavy-lift launch vehicle, congratulations began pouring in for the team of scientists at ISRO. Unlike its predecessor, the Chandrayaan-2 mission, this time around there is a sizable number of women behind the project. Earlier, a senior official of ISRO reportedly said there are around 54 female engineers and scientists who are working directly for the Chandrayaan-3 mission in various roles like associates, deputy project directors and project managers for various systems, and so on. Dr Ritu Karidhal Srivastava, who is popularly known as India’s ‘rocket woman,’ and is one of the senior scientists at ISRO, is said to be at the helm of the Chandrayaan-3 mission. Who is Ritu Karidhal? Dr Ritu Karidhal was the mission director of Chandrayaan-2 and the deputy operations director of Mangalyaan, ISRO’s Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) which successfully reached the Red Planet’s orbit in 2014 and India became the first Asian nation to achieve this feat. Karidhal was born and brought up in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh’s Lucknow. She pursued her MSc in Physics from Lucknow University in 1996 and her MTech from the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru. She is always said to have been fascinated by space and developed an interest in exploring space from a very young age. One of her hobbies during school days was collecting news articles related to any space activities by ISRO or NASA. Karidhal, with her expertise in aerospace, joined ISRO in November 1997 and worked for many prestigious missions of the space organisation and played a key role in most of them. According to the Women Economic Forum (WEF), Karidhal has published more than 20 papers both in international and national publications. Chandrayaan-3’s successful launch “It is a matter of pride for us since she has been our student. She was a bright student and had even qualified GATE. She got selected in ISRO while she was pursuing her PhD from here,” Lucknow University Professor Poonam Tandon said about Karidhal, in an interview with PTI, on Friday. Karidhal’s family was also seen celebrating and distributing sweets after the successful launch of ISRO’s LVM3 M4 vehicle into orbit. #WATCH | Lucknow: Chandrayaan-3 mission director Ritu Karidhal's family celebrates, and distributes sweets as ISRO's LVM3 M4 vehicle successfully launched it into orbit. Chandrayaan-3, in its precise orbit, has begun its journey to the Moon. pic.twitter.com/qcalBIjjN7 — ANI (@ANI) July 14, 2023 × (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>There must be really something wrong with the British economy as UK’s fringe elements resort to mocking India’s success to earn a living.</p>

<p>As India’s Chandrayaan-3 soft-landed on the Moon Wednesday evening, it ended up roiling some imperialist Brits big time.</p>

<p>For instance, Patrick Christys, who describes himself as a presenter at ‘GBNews’, demanded Wednesday that India return £2.3 billion to UK allegedly given in aid during 2016-21.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“We should not be giving money to countries with a space programme as a rule. If you can afford to fire a rocket to the dark side of the moon, you shouldn’t be coming to us with your handout.”</p>

<p>Another British&nbsp;TV presenter&nbsp;Sophie Corcoran posted on X, "The uk shouldn’t be sending aid to countries with space programs so advance they can land rockets on the other side of the moon."</p>

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<p>While keeping this ignorant and racist rant aside, let’s first get the facts straight on UK’s aid to India.</p>

<p>Back in 2011, India’s then-finance minister Pranab Mukherjee unequivocally told the Britishers that India didn’t require any aid from UK because it was “peanuts.”</p>

<p>"We do not require the aid. It is a peanut in our total development exercises (expenditure)," he had said in the upper house of the Indian Parliament.</p>

<p>In fact, in 2011, the UK govt itself acknowledged that its aid had almost no impact on India’s development. In 2011, the International Development Committee (IDC) of the UK Parliament published an inquiry entitled The Future of DFID’s Programme in India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The inquiry concluded that UK aid could only have a marginal impact on India’s development because it made up only a tiny proportion of India’s gross domestic product.</p>

<p>And now in 2023, when India’s GDP has already surpassed that of UK, it goes without saying how UK’s aid programme has become totally inconsequential.</p>

<p>So, why doesn’t UK stop its aid to India?</p>

<p>The fact is, it has already stopped and now UK’s funding is largely focused on “business investments”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Guardian published a report in March 2023, which quoted the UK’s Foreign Office spokesperson as saying, “Since 2015 the UK has given no financial aid to the government of India. Most of our funding now is focused on business investments which help create new markets and jobs for the UK, as well as India. UK investments are also helping tackle shared challenges such as climate change.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Given that UK’s economy today is mired in miseries and needs India’s helping hand for coming back to life, London uses this investment to deepen its ties with New Delhi and seek the much-awaited trade deals.</p>

<p>All in all, UK’s “aid” to India is nothing but a desperate attempt to keep India in good humour to reap economic dividends.</p>

<p>In the end, I would like to offer a gentle reminder to all those enraged Westerns questioning India’s space programme that:<br />
UK still owes us $45 trillion, which it stole from India during its rule spanning for almost 200 years.</p>

<p>Britain would completely collapse today if it is forced to pay back the money it drained from India.</p>

<p>While India’s space programme today dwarfs those of UK, the country has also witnessed a sharp decline in poverty in the last five years. Almost 135 million people escaped poverty in India during this period.</p>

<p>While Patrick Christys mocks India on poverty, it must be noted that about one-fifth of Brits today live below the poverty line.</p>

<p>But thanks to X monetisation, I’m sure Patrick must be doing well financially by garnering massive engagement on Indian social media.</p>

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There must be really something wrong with the British economy as UK’s fringe elements resort to mocking India’s success to earn a living. As India’s Chandrayaan-3 soft-landed on the Moon Wednesday evening, it ended up roiling some imperialist Brits big time.

There must be really something wrong with the British economy as UK’s fringe elements resort to mocking India’s success to earn a living. As India’s Chandrayaan-3 soft-landed on the Moon Wednesday evening, it ended up roiling some imperialist Brits big time. For instance, Patrick Christys, who describes himself as a presenter at ‘GBNews’, demanded Wednesday that India return £2.3 billion to UK allegedly given in aid during 2016-21. I appear to have enraged Indian Twitter 😂 pic.twitter.com/SnhUU3zOjC — Patrick Christys (@PatrickChristys) August 23, 2023 × “We should not be giving money to countries with a space programme as a rule. If you can afford to fire a rocket to the dark side of the moon, you shouldn’t be coming to us with your handout.” Another British TV presenter Sophie Corcoran posted on X, "The uk shouldn’t be sending aid to countries with space programs so advance they can land rockets on the other side of the moon." The uk shouldn’t be sending aid to countries with space programs so advance they can land rockets on the other side of the moon — Sophie Corcoran (@sophielouisecc) August 23, 2023 × While keeping this ignorant and racist rant aside, let’s first get the facts straight on UK’s aid to India. Back in 2011, India’s then-finance minister Pranab Mukherjee unequivocally told the Britishers that India didn’t require any aid from UK because it was “peanuts.” "We do not require the aid. It is a peanut in our total development exercises (expenditure)," he had said in the upper house of the Indian Parliament. In fact, in 2011, the UK govt itself acknowledged that its aid had almost no impact on India’s development. In 2011, the International Development Committee (IDC) of the UK Parliament published an inquiry entitled The Future of DFID’s Programme in India. The inquiry concluded that UK aid could only have a marginal impact on India’s development because it made up only a tiny proportion of India’s gross domestic product. And now in 2023, when India’s GDP has already surpassed that of UK, it goes without saying how UK’s aid programme has become totally inconsequential. So, why doesn’t UK stop its aid to India? The fact is, it has already stopped and now UK’s funding is largely focused on “business investments”. The Guardian published a report in March 2023, which quoted the UK’s Foreign Office spokesperson as saying, “Since 2015 the UK has given no financial aid to the government of India. Most of our funding now is focused on business investments which help create new markets and jobs for the UK, as well as India. UK investments are also helping tackle shared challenges such as climate change.” Given that UK’s economy today is mired in miseries and needs India’s helping hand for coming back to life, London uses this investment to deepen its ties with New Delhi and seek the much-awaited trade deals. All in all, UK’s “aid” to India is nothing but a desperate attempt to keep India in good humour to reap economic dividends. In the end, I would like to offer a gentle reminder to all those enraged Westerns questioning India’s space programme that: UK still owes us $45 trillion, which it stole from India during its rule spanning for almost 200 years. Britain would completely collapse today if it is forced to pay back the money it drained from India. While India’s space programme today dwarfs those of UK, the country has also witnessed a sharp decline in poverty in the last five years. Almost 135 million people escaped poverty in India during this period. While Patrick Christys mocks India on poverty, it must be noted that about one-fifth of Brits today live below the poverty line. But thanks to X monetisation, I’m sure Patrick must be doing well financially by garnering massive engagement on Indian social media. (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 ×

Success of Chandrayaan-3 roils fringe Brits but here's truth about UK's 'aid' to India

<p>As the world and India celebrated Chandrayaan-3's historic achievement of a moon mission landing on the lunar south pole on Wednesday (August 23), some ministers in the country made some embarrassing mistakes that left netizens in splits.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indian state of Rajasthan's Sports Minister Ashok Chandna in a major goof-up on Wednesday extended congratulations to "passengers" he stated were part of the Chandrayaan-3 mission to the moon.</p>

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<p>"If we are successful and make a safe landing, I salute the passengers," the minister told reporters on the sidelines of an event. "Our country has taken a step further in science and space research. I congratulate the countrymen for this," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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Now meet Congress politician Ashok Chandna who is congratulating the passengers who went to the moon on Chandrayaan-3. 😂<br />
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That's why I say low IQ… <a href="https://t.co/HV6hDKb9TJ">pic.twitter.com/HV6hDKb9TJ</a></p>
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<h2><strong>Mamata Banerjee's faux pas&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, a major faux pas by the Indian state of West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee became a subject of ridicule.</p>

<p>Addressing an event in Kolkata just before the Chandrayaan-3 landed on the moon, Chief Minister Banerjee mixed astronaut Rakesh Sharma with filmmaker and Bollywood actor Rakesh Roshan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"On behalf of the people of West Bengal, I send my advance congratulations to ISRO. Scientists must get credit. Credit must go to the country. When Rakesh Roshan [sic] landed on the moon, former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi asked him how India looked from there," Banerjee stated.&nbsp;</p>

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“When last time Rakesh Roshan landed on moon,Indira asked him how India was looking from there?”-Mamata Banerjee<br />
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When did he landed on moon?<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chandrayaan3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chandrayaan3</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E0%A4%9A%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%A6%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A8_3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#चंद्रयान_3</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MoonLanding?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MoonLanding</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndiaOnMoon?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndiaOnMoon</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PragyanRover?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PragyanRover</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PragyanRover?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PragyanRover</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VikramLander?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VikramLander</a> <a href="https://t.co/2Z1fPuWFbp">pic.twitter.com/2Z1fPuWFbp</a></p>
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<p>Indian Air Force pilot Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian to go into space in 1984 as part of the Soyuz T-11 expedition of the Soviet Union. In a live televised news conference, the astronaut had spoken to then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi from the spacecraft.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Chandrayaan-3 mission: Small step for ISRO, giant leap in space exploration</strong></p>

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<p>When Indira Gandhi asked Sharma, "Upar se Bharat kaisa dikhta hai aapko?" (How does India look like from space?), he responded with poet Iqbal's quote, "Saare jahaan se achcha" (Better than the whole world). The mistake of the chief minister went viral on social media and started a trail of thousands of memes over the gaffe.</p>

<h2><strong>INC says 'success of Chandrayaan-III a result of Nehru's efforts'</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, in a post shared on X, the Indian National Congress (INC) said that Chandrayaan-III's success is a result of the early efforts of India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"India's voyage to the moon and beyond is a tale of pride, determination &amp; vision. It was independent India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, whose scientific outlook and vision laid the foundation of Indian space research. Today, the success of Chandrayaan-III is a result of his early efforts," INC wrote.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A successful soft-landing was made by Chandrayaan-3 on the moon on Wednesday evening which made India the first country to land on its uncharted south pole.&nbsp;</p>

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As the world and India celebrated Chandrayaan-3's historic achievement of a moon mission landing on the lunar south pole on Wednesday (August 23), some ministers in the country made some embarrassing mistakes that left netizens in splits.

As the world and India celebrated Chandrayaan-3's historic achievement of a moon mission landing on the lunar south pole on Wednesday (August 23), some ministers in the country made some embarrassing mistakes that left netizens in splits. Indian state of Rajasthan's Sports Minister Ashok Chandna in a major goof-up on Wednesday extended congratulations to "passengers" he stated were part of the Chandrayaan-3 mission to the moon. ALSO READ | Chandrayaan-3 is success: A soft landing for Vikram lander, giant leap for India's space odyssey "If we are successful and make a safe landing, I salute the passengers," the minister told reporters on the sidelines of an event. "Our country has taken a step further in science and space research. I congratulate the countrymen for this," he added. Remember Pakistan's former Science Minister Fawad Choudhry who said the Hubble Space Telescope was launched by Pakistan? 😂 Now meet Congress politician Ashok Chandna who is congratulating the passengers who went to the moon on Chandrayaan-3. 😂 That's why I say low IQ… pic.twitter.com/HV6hDKb9TJ — Rakesh Krishnan Simha (@ByRakeshSimha) August 23, 2023 × Mamata Banerjee's faux pas Meanwhile, a major faux pas by the Indian state of West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee became a subject of ridicule. Addressing an event in Kolkata just before the Chandrayaan-3 landed on the moon, Chief Minister Banerjee mixed astronaut Rakesh Sharma with filmmaker and Bollywood actor Rakesh Roshan. "On behalf of the people of West Bengal, I send my advance congratulations to ISRO. Scientists must get credit. Credit must go to the country. When Rakesh Roshan [sic] landed on the moon, former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi asked him how India looked from there," Banerjee stated. PM Candidate 2 from I.N.D.I Alliance “When last time Rakesh Roshan landed on moon,Indira asked him how India was looking from there?”-Mamata Banerjee When did he landed on moon?#Chandrayaan3 #चंद्रयान_3 #MoonLanding #IndiaOnMoon #PragyanRover#PragyanRover #VikramLander pic.twitter.com/2Z1fPuWFbp — Rajesh Nain 3.0 𝕩 (@RajeshNain) August 23, 2023 × Indian Air Force pilot Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian to go into space in 1984 as part of the Soyuz T-11 expedition of the Soviet Union. In a live televised news conference, the astronaut had spoken to then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi from the spacecraft. WATCH | Chandrayaan-3 mission: Small step for ISRO, giant leap in space exploration When Indira Gandhi asked Sharma, "Upar se Bharat kaisa dikhta hai aapko?" (How does India look like from space?), he responded with poet Iqbal's quote, "Saare jahaan se achcha" (Better than the whole world). The mistake of the chief minister went viral on social media and started a trail of thousands of memes over the gaffe. INC says 'success of Chandrayaan-III a result of Nehru's efforts' Meanwhile, in a post shared on X, the Indian National Congress (INC) said that Chandrayaan-III's success is a result of the early efforts of India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru. "India's voyage to the moon and beyond is a tale of pride, determination & vision. It was independent India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, whose scientific outlook and vision laid the foundation of Indian space research. Today, the success of Chandrayaan-III is a result of his early efforts," INC wrote. India's voyage to the moon and beyond is a tale of pride, determination & vision. It was independent India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, whose scientific outlook and vision laid the foundation of Indian space research. Today, the success of Chandrayaan-III is a… pic.twitter.com/Uc1PiIIesl — Congress (@INCIndia) August 23, 2023 × A successful soft-landing was made by Chandrayaan-3 on the moon on Wednesday evening which made India the first country to land on its uncharted south pole. 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

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<p>The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has confirmed that its Chandrayaan-3 lunar-landing mission is on track and the soft-landing will happen at 6:04pm IST on Wednesday (August 23). "All set to initiate the Automatic Landing Sequence (ALS). Awaiting the arrival of Lander Module (LM) at the designated point, around 17:44 Hrs. IST. Upon receiving the ALS command, the LM activates the throttleable engines for powered descent. The mission operations team will keep confirming the sequential execution of commands," ISRO tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The landing process will see the Vikram lander initially reduce its horizontal velocity, re-orient itself for vertical landing and then reduce its vertical velocity to soft-land at a safe speed. In a span of 19 minutes, the craft is meant to slow itself from an initial velocity of 1.6km/sec to 1-2 m/sec.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the Vikram lander and Pragyan rover would not immediately begin their scientific exploration and experiments. "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.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added, once the rover begins to traverse the lunar surface, the six-wheeled Pragyan would leave India's indelible imprint on the moon, as its wheels carry the Indian State emblem (an adaptation of the Sarnath Lion capital of King Ashoka) and the logo of the Indian space agency.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Vikram and Pragyan have a planned mission life of 1 lunar day (14.75 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. After lunar day, comes lunar night 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.&nbsp;</p>

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has confirmed that its Chandrayaan-3 lunar-landing mission is on track and the soft-landing will happen at 6:04pm IST on Wednesday (August 23).

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has confirmed that its Chandrayaan-3 lunar-landing mission is on track and the soft-landing will happen at 6:04pm IST on Wednesday (August 23). "All set to initiate the Automatic Landing Sequence (ALS). Awaiting the arrival of Lander Module (LM) at the designated point, around 17:44 Hrs. IST. Upon receiving the ALS command, the LM activates the throttleable engines for powered descent. The mission operations team will keep confirming the sequential execution of commands," ISRO tweeted. The landing process will see the Vikram lander initially reduce its horizontal velocity, re-orient itself for vertical landing and then reduce its vertical velocity to soft-land at a safe speed. In a span of 19 minutes, the craft is meant to slow itself from an initial velocity of 1.6km/sec to 1-2 m/sec. However, the Vikram lander and Pragyan rover would not immediately begin their scientific exploration and experiments. "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. He added, once the rover begins to traverse the lunar surface, the six-wheeled Pragyan would leave India's indelible imprint on the moon, as its wheels carry the Indian State emblem (an adaptation of the Sarnath Lion capital of King Ashoka) and the logo of the Indian space agency. While Vikram and Pragyan have a planned mission life of 1 lunar day (14.75 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. After lunar day, comes lunar night 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. In fact, ISRO has planned the lunar landing at the start of the lunar day, so that the lander rover can harness solar power and work for the planned operational life of 14 earth days or one lunar day. 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: After landing, Vikram and Pragyan to wait for lunar dust to settle 

Making significant progress towards India's lunar exploration ambitions, Chandrayaan-3 is advancing smoothly and is poised to touch down at the moon's southern pole on August 23rd.

Chandrayaan-3: What is soft landing and why it is important?

<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>

<p>With the third instalment of the Chandrayaan series, India will attempt to soft land on the lunar south pole this time.&nbsp;<br />
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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>"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>"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

CHANDRAYAAN-3: Vikram lander makes successful landing on moon. PM Modi congratulated the country on the historic moment. Meanwhile, Vikram Sarabhai Centre Director, Unnikrishnan Nair, said 'previous data was helpful to rectify mistakes'.

Chandrayaan-3: Vikram Sarabhai Centre Director says, 'Final phase before landing was very exciting'

Chandrayaan-3: India celebrates after Moon lander's success; 'I reached my destination & India too!'

<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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<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 ×

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Upon Chandrayaan-3's successful landing, Prime Minister Modi declared, "We are witnesses to the new flight of the new India; new history has been written." India's successful Moon mission is not just India's alone. This success belongs to all of humanity."

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Upon Chandrayaan-3's successful landing, Prime Minister Modi declared, "We are witnesses to the new flight of the new India; new history has been written." India's successful Moon mission is not just India's alone...This success belongs to all of humanity." The South Pole of the moon has never been reached by any nation. The third lunar mission from ISRO, Chandrayaan-3, made a soft landing on the moon. "With the hard work of our scientists we have reached there," adds PM Modi. India has created history as Chandrayaan-3 landed on the moon at around 06:03 PM on Wednesday. Indian Prime Minister Modi joined the live landing of Chandrayaan-3 from South Africa where he is attending the BRICS summit. Meanwhile, ISRO Chairman S Somanath gave an address after the landing and said, 'India is on the moon'.

Chandrayaan-3: I reached my destination and you too!, says ISRO

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa congratulated PM Modi and wished him luck, saying, 'We would like to congratulate India, when we are particularly talking about space, in a few hours from now, India's space craft Chandrayaan-3 will be landing on the moon.'

Chandrayaan-3: Cyril Ramaphosa wishes PM Modi 'good luck' as India countdowns for its moon mission

<p><strong>Chandrayaan-3 mission landing Live Streaming link:</strong>&nbsp;India’s lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, is all set to attempt a soft landing on August 23 around 6:04 pm IST. The much-anticipated mission is just hours away from making history, as with this mission India can become the first country to soft land on the South Pole of the moon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Launched on July 14, the Lander module of Chandrayaan-3 successfully separated from the Propulsion Module on Thursday, 35 days after the mission was launched.</p>

<p>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chandrayaan-3-landing-on-aug-27-does-india-have-plan-b-for-the-lunar-mission-627807">Chandrayaan-3 landing on Aug 27? Does India have Plan B for the lunar mission?</a></p>

<p>The objectives of Chandrayaan-3 are to achieve a safe and soft landing on the lunar surface, to get the rover moving on the moon, and to conduct in-situ scientific experiments.</p>

<p>Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram Lander has been loaded with 11 high-tech cameras. Each camera has its specific role in the landing of the Lander. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has been sharing images of the moon’s surface taken from these cameras.&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>

<h2><strong>Chandrayaan-3 landing Live Streaming:&nbsp;details: Few hours to go</strong></h2>

<p>Chandrayaan-3 will soft-land on the moon on Wednesday, August 23 around 6:04 pm IST. The coverage of the landing is expected to start from 5:20 pm IST when the Lander will decelerate in the lunar orbit, as per ISRO.</p>

<p>Here’s how you can watch the live streaming of Chandrayaan-3’s landing:</p>

<p>On YouTube:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a dir="ltr" href="https://t.co/92aHKFUvzd" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" role="link" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/watch?v=DLA_64yz8Ss…</a></p>

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<p>On Website:&nbsp;<a dir="ltr" href="https://t.co/kL1ncOCjPY" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" role="link" target="_blank">https://isro.gov.in</a></p>

<p>On Facebook:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a dir="ltr" href="https://t.co/Q3K7buUYqg" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" role="link" target="_blank">https://facebook.com/ISRO</a></p>

<p>On TV: DD National TV will start the live coverage at 5:20 pm IST.</p>

<h2><strong>South pole of the moon: An uncharted&nbsp;territory</strong></h2>

<p>The South Pole of the Moon, also known as the Far Side of the Moon, is an uncharted territory.&nbsp;Several nations have tried to explore this particular region on the lunar south pole.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The first human-made object to touch the Moon was the Soviet Union's Luna 2, on 13 September 1959.&nbsp;The United States' Apollo 11 was the first crewed mission to land on the Moon, on 20 July 1969.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chandrayaan-3-what-is-soft-landing-will-indias-lunar-mission-achieve-this-feat-this-time-613623">Chandrayaan-3: What is soft landing? Will India's lunar mission achieve this feat this time?</a></p>

<p>But even these two space giants have never landed on the Far Side of the moon. A few days back, Russia's Luna-25 attempted landing on Lunar South but unfortunately crashed due to the spacecraft's increased impulse.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If India's Chandrayaan-3 lands on this side of the moon, it can open gates to new possibilities for scientists and humans all around the world. The entire world, especially Indians, is waiting for this moment to happen with bated breath.&nbsp;</p>

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Chandrayaan-3 mission landing Live Streaming link: India’s lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, is all set to attempt a soft landing on August 23 around 6:04 pm IST. The much-anticipated mission is just hours away from making history, as with this mission India can become the first country to soft land on the South Pole of the moon.

Chandrayaan-3 mission landing Live Streaming link: India’s lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, is all set to attempt a soft landing on August 23 around 6:04 pm IST. The much-anticipated mission is just hours away from making history, as with this mission India can become the first country to soft land on the South Pole of the moon. Launched on July 14, the Lander module of Chandrayaan-3 successfully separated from the Propulsion Module on Thursday, 35 days after the mission was launched. Also Read | Chandrayaan-3 landing on Aug 27? Does India have Plan B for the lunar mission? The objectives of Chandrayaan-3 are to achieve a safe and soft landing on the lunar surface, to get the rover moving on the moon, and to conduct in-situ scientific experiments. Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram Lander has been loaded with 11 high-tech cameras. Each camera has its specific role in the landing of the Lander. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has been sharing images of the moon’s surface taken from these cameras. 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. Chandrayaan-3 landing Live Streaming: details: Few hours to go Chandrayaan-3 will soft-land on the moon on Wednesday, August 23 around 6:04 pm IST. The coverage of the landing is expected to start from 5:20 pm IST when the Lander will decelerate in the lunar orbit, as per ISRO. Here’s how you can watch the live streaming of Chandrayaan-3’s landing: On YouTube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=DLA_64yz8Ss… On WION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnMe4GssvVI On Website: https://isro.gov.in On Facebook: https://facebook.com/ISRO On TV: DD National TV will start the live coverage at 5:20 pm IST. South pole of the moon: An uncharted territory The South Pole of the Moon, also known as the Far Side of the Moon, is an uncharted territory. Several nations have tried to explore this particular region on the lunar south pole. The first human-made object to touch the Moon was the Soviet Union's Luna 2, on 13 September 1959. The United States' Apollo 11 was the first crewed mission to land on the Moon, on 20 July 1969. Also Read | Chandrayaan-3: What is soft landing? Will India's lunar mission achieve this feat this time? But even these two space giants have never landed on the Far Side of the moon. A few days back, Russia's Luna-25 attempted landing on Lunar South but unfortunately crashed due to the spacecraft's increased impulse. If India's Chandrayaan-3 lands on this side of the moon, it can open gates to new possibilities for scientists and humans all around the world. The entire world, especially Indians, is waiting for this moment to happen with bated breath. (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>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (August 23) addressed the open plenary session of the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.&nbsp;In his speech, Modi highlighted the bloc's contribution towards the&nbsp;developmental efforts of the global south.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Modi started his speech by thanking President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, this year's chair of the BRICS grouping, for&nbsp;the "wonderful arrangement" of the event.</p>

<p>"BRICS has undertaken a long and wonderful journey in the last two decades," said PM Modi, while adding that they have created a financial security net through the New Development Bank. He added, "New Development Bank&nbsp;is&nbsp;playing major role in building gobal south."</p>

<p>Also, he shared India's growth story with all attendees while saying that India was working day and night to bring positive changes to "the lives of common citizens."</p>

<p>“To give a new path to the BRICS agenda, India had put forth suggestions on issues such as railway research network, close cooperation between MSMEs, online BRICS database and startup firms. I am happy that a lot of progress was made on these issues,” he said.</p>

<h2><strong>Modi suggests space exploration consortium</strong></h2>

<p>Indian PM Modi proposed BRICS cooperation in&nbsp;the space exploration consortium that will focus on space research and weather monitoring. He&nbsp;also suggested&nbsp;cooperation in education,&nbsp;technology and skill mapping.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;BRICS Summit 2023: China, South Africa keen on adding new members to BRICS</strong></p>

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<p>"At a distance from here is located Tolstoy Farm the construction of which was done by Mahatma Gandhi 110 years back. By connecting the great ideas of India, Eurasia and Africa, Mahatma Gandhi placed a strong foundation of our unity and harmony," Modi said in his speech.</p>

<h2><strong>Modi supports BRICS expansion</strong></h2>

<p>PM Modi in his speech also backed the idea of BRICS expansion, prompting other leaders to clap in response. He later also called on all BRICS members to support the inclusion of the African Union into the G20 grouping.</p>

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<p>While responding to PM Modi's speech at the&nbsp;open plenary session of the 15th BRICS Summit,&nbsp;Cyril Ramaphosa said he wanted to congratulate India for the Chandrayaan-3 mission.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I would like to congratulate India, particularly as you speak about the need for cooperation in space, in a few hours India's spacecraft Chandrayaan-3 will be landing on the moon. We congratulate you. This for us, as the BRICS family, is a momentous occasion and we rejoice with you. We join you in the joy of this great achievement...," he said.</p>

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<p>"Willing to donate more cheetahs to India, should you need more cheetahs, you have come to the home of cheetahs,"&nbsp;he further told the Indian PM amid applause.</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (August 23) addressed the open plenary session of the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. In his speech, Modi highlighted the bloc's contribution towards the developmental efforts of the global south.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (August 23) addressed the open plenary session of the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. In his speech, Modi highlighted the bloc's contribution towards the developmental efforts of the global south. Modi started his speech by thanking President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, this year's chair of the BRICS grouping, for the "wonderful arrangement" of the event. "BRICS has undertaken a long and wonderful journey in the last two decades," said PM Modi, while adding that they have created a financial security net through the New Development Bank. He added, "New Development Bank is playing major role in building gobal south." Also, he shared India's growth story with all attendees while saying that India was working day and night to bring positive changes to "the lives of common citizens." “To give a new path to the BRICS agenda, India had put forth suggestions on issues such as railway research network, close cooperation between MSMEs, online BRICS database and startup firms. I am happy that a lot of progress was made on these issues,” he said. Modi suggests space exploration consortium Indian PM Modi proposed BRICS cooperation in the space exploration consortium that will focus on space research and weather monitoring. He also suggested cooperation in education, technology and skill mapping. Watch: BRICS Summit 2023: China, South Africa keen on adding new members to BRICS × "At a distance from here is located Tolstoy Farm the construction of which was done by Mahatma Gandhi 110 years back. By connecting the great ideas of India, Eurasia and Africa, Mahatma Gandhi placed a strong foundation of our unity and harmony," Modi said in his speech. Modi supports BRICS expansion PM Modi in his speech also backed the idea of BRICS expansion, prompting other leaders to clap in response. He later also called on all BRICS members to support the inclusion of the African Union into the G20 grouping. #WATCH | India fully supports the expansion of BRICS, we welcome moving forward with consensus on this: PM Modi at the open plenary session of the 15th BRICS Summit pic.twitter.com/37CB4H3U0l — ANI (@ANI) August 23, 2023 × South African president wishes success to Chandrayaan-3 While responding to PM Modi's speech at the open plenary session of the 15th BRICS Summit, Cyril Ramaphosa said he wanted to congratulate India for the Chandrayaan-3 mission. "I would like to congratulate India, particularly as you speak about the need for cooperation in space, in a few hours India's spacecraft Chandrayaan-3 will be landing on the moon. We congratulate you. This for us, as the BRICS family, is a momentous occasion and we rejoice with you. We join you in the joy of this great achievement...," he said. Also read: India`s `critical role` stressed by South Africa`s BRICS Sherpa Anil Sooklal ahead of the summit "Willing to donate more cheetahs to India, should you need more cheetahs, you have come to the home of cheetahs," he further told the Indian PM amid applause. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>With just over an hour&nbsp;to go for the lunar landing of India's&nbsp;Chandrayaan-3, various ground stations across the world are already constantly monitoring, tracking and communicating with the craft, thereby keeping it under constant watch. While the nerve-centre of operations is the Mission Operations Complex (MOX), ISRO Telemetry, Tracking And Command Network (ISTRAC) in Bengaluru, different international space agencies are aiding ISRO, as the agency aims to make India the fourth nation to make a lunar soft landing.</p>

<p>If all goes well and all technical parameters are found to be normal, the powered descent process that leads to the lunar soft-landing will commence at 5:45 pm IST. In 19 minutes, by 6:04 pm IST, the outcome of the soft landing would be known.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Mission operations&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>In&nbsp;layman's view, a rocket launch mission is considered successful if the satellite is injected into its orbit. However, that is just the beginning of the constant process of mission monitoring, where various aspects of the spacecraft's health and performance have to be kept track of. For a spacecraft to work properly and safely, it has to be able to generate its own power, its antennae have to be positioned towards the Earth, its systems and sensors must be functional, it must be kept clear of space debris, it must be kept safe from solar storms etc. A spacecraft is constantly monitored from the time it is placed in orbit, till the time its operational life ends (or it is disposed of by de-orbiting).</p>

<h2><strong>Tracking, telemetry and command&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>It is one thing to launch rockets and spacecraft from the Earth, but the purpose of the mission is fulfilled only if there is a constant communication link between the ground stations and the spacefaring rocket and spacecraft. Simply put, tracking and telemetry serve as the eyes and ears of any space agency. Using giant antennae positioned at various locations, it is possible to locate the craft, communicate with it, receive the data being shared by the craft and even issue commands to the craft.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Throughout its 40-day journey to the moon, Chandrayaan-3 performed multiple manoeuvres to steer itself on its designated path. All of these manoeuvres performed by the craft are based on commands that are issued from the ground stations that ISRO operates and those of its international partners.</p>

<p>ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC), Bengaluru handles the major responsibility of providing tracking support for all the satellite and launch vehicle missions of ISRO. The major objectives of the centre are to carry out mission operations of all operational remote sensing and scientific satellites, providing Telemetry, Tracking and Command (TTC) services from launch vehicle lift-off, till injection of the satellite into orbit and to estimate its preliminary orbit in space etc. In this endeavour, ISTRAC is supported by ISRO's Indian Deep Space Network, Karnataka.</p>

<h2><strong>Tracking deep space missions: An international collaborative effort&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>However large and capable, all radars and communication antennae have a specific range within which they can track and communicate. When tracking a rocket launch, tracking a global constellation of satellites or tracking deep space missions (interplanetary or Lunar missions), extremely wide coverage of antennae from various locations is required. Such antennae and related infrastructure have to be installed at multiple locations and can cost huge sums of money.&nbsp;</p>

<p>ISRO's ISTRAC has established a network of ground stations at Bengaluru, Lucknow, Mauritius, Sriharikota, Port Blair, and Thiruvananthapuram, within India. Brunei, Biak (Indonesia) are the friendly-foreign nations where ISTRAC operates its overseas facilities. However, when a spacecraft like Chandrayaan-3 circles the Earth and travels farther (the moon is 3.84 lakh km&nbsp;away), it is imperative to have a global network of stations that can offer tracking support.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As part of ISRO's International cooperation with major space agencies, multiple tracking stations belonging to NASA, the European space agency and Swedish Space Corporation are tracking Chandrayaan-3 from around the world. These include South Point Satellite Station in Hawaii, Goldstone in California, Kourou in South America (French Guiana), Madrid in Spain, Goonhilly in the UK and Canberra in Australia. The constant tracking from Indian and foreign stations ensures that India's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft is visible to one or more stations at a time and can be monitored and safely steered towards the moon.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Why tracking depends on Moon visibility&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Communicating with a spacecraft requires a line-of-sight, which means the antennae on the ground have to be aligned towards the satellite that is in space. That's why the DTH antenna that brings TV broadcasts to our homes is aligned towards a specific direction, where it can receive signals from the broadcast satellite.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the moon is 3.84 lakh kilometres away from the Earth. Also, the moon is not visible round-the-clock, sometimes it's visible during the day and sometimes during the night. Moonrise and transit times vary every day across the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Therefore, at the time, only some Earth-based antennae could see the moon and thereby monitor India's craft and communicate with it. To be able to track the craft near-constantly, ISRO is working with NASA and the European space agency. As and when the moon is visible above their stations, NASA &amp; ESA stations in the US, Europe, Australia and other locations would be tracking the craft and sharing the data with ISRO.&nbsp;<br />
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With just over an hour to go for the lunar landing of India's Chandrayaan-3, various ground stations across the world are already constantly monitoring, tracking and communicating with the craft, thereby keeping it under constant watch.

With just over an hour to go for the lunar landing of India's Chandrayaan-3, various ground stations across the world are already constantly monitoring, tracking and communicating with the craft, thereby keeping it under constant watch. While the nerve-centre of operations is the Mission Operations Complex (MOX), ISRO Telemetry, Tracking And Command Network (ISTRAC) in Bengaluru, different international space agencies are aiding ISRO, as the agency aims to make India the fourth nation to make a lunar soft landing. If all goes well and all technical parameters are found to be normal, the powered descent process that leads to the lunar soft-landing will commence at 5:45 pm IST. In 19 minutes, by 6:04 pm IST, the outcome of the soft landing would be known. Mission operations In layman's view, a rocket launch mission is considered successful if the satellite is injected into its orbit. However, that is just the beginning of the constant process of mission monitoring, where various aspects of the spacecraft's health and performance have to be kept track of. For a spacecraft to work properly and safely, it has to be able to generate its own power, its antennae have to be positioned towards the Earth, its systems and sensors must be functional, it must be kept clear of space debris, it must be kept safe from solar storms etc. A spacecraft is constantly monitored from the time it is placed in orbit, till the time its operational life ends (or it is disposed of by de-orbiting). Tracking, telemetry and command It is one thing to launch rockets and spacecraft from the Earth, but the purpose of the mission is fulfilled only if there is a constant communication link between the ground stations and the spacefaring rocket and spacecraft. Simply put, tracking and telemetry serve as the eyes and ears of any space agency. Using giant antennae positioned at various locations, it is possible to locate the craft, communicate with it, receive the data being shared by the craft and even issue commands to the craft. Throughout its 40-day journey to the moon, Chandrayaan-3 performed multiple manoeuvres to steer itself on its designated path. All of these manoeuvres performed by the craft are based on commands that are issued from the ground stations that ISRO operates and those of its international partners. ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC), Bengaluru handles the major responsibility of providing tracking support for all the satellite and launch vehicle missions of ISRO. The major objectives of the centre are to carry out mission operations of all operational remote sensing and scientific satellites, providing Telemetry, Tracking and Command (TTC) services from launch vehicle lift-off, till injection of the satellite into orbit and to estimate its preliminary orbit in space etc. In this endeavour, ISTRAC is supported by ISRO's Indian Deep Space Network, Karnataka. Tracking deep space missions: An international collaborative effort However large and capable, all radars and communication antennae have a specific range within which they can track and communicate. When tracking a rocket launch, tracking a global constellation of satellites or tracking deep space missions (interplanetary or Lunar missions), extremely wide coverage of antennae from various locations is required. Such antennae and related infrastructure have to be installed at multiple locations and can cost huge sums of money. ISRO's ISTRAC has established a network of ground stations at Bengaluru, Lucknow, Mauritius, Sriharikota, Port Blair, and Thiruvananthapuram, within India. Brunei, Biak (Indonesia) are the friendly-foreign nations where ISTRAC operates its overseas facilities. However, when a spacecraft like Chandrayaan-3 circles the Earth and travels farther (the moon is 3.84 lakh km away), it is imperative to have a global network of stations that can offer tracking support. As part of ISRO's International cooperation with major space agencies, multiple tracking stations belonging to NASA, the European space agency and Swedish Space Corporation are tracking Chandrayaan-3 from around the world. These include South Point Satellite Station in Hawaii, Goldstone in California, Kourou in South America (French Guiana), Madrid in Spain, Goonhilly in the UK and Canberra in Australia. The constant tracking from Indian and foreign stations ensures that India's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft is visible to one or more stations at a time and can be monitored and safely steered towards the moon. Why tracking depends on Moon visibility Communicating with a spacecraft requires a line-of-sight, which means the antennae on the ground have to be aligned towards the satellite that is in space. That's why the DTH antenna that brings TV broadcasts to our homes is aligned towards a specific direction, where it can receive signals from the broadcast satellite. However, the moon is 3.84 lakh kilometres away from the Earth. Also, the moon is not visible round-the-clock, sometimes it's visible during the day and sometimes during the night. Moonrise and transit times vary every day across the world. Therefore, at the time, only some Earth-based antennae could see the moon and thereby monitor India's craft and communicate with it. To be able to track the craft near-constantly, ISRO is working with NASA and the European space agency. As and when the moon is visible above their stations, NASA & ESA stations in the US, Europe, Australia and other locations would be tracking the craft and sharing the data with ISRO. 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: World's eyes glued to the Moon to track and monitor India's lunar mission

<p>A few hours from now, Chandrayaan-3 will make history. It will attempt to achieve a feat which no other moon mission ever has - a soft landing on the moon’s south pole. All the phases of India’s lunar mission have been achieved successfully and now all eyes are on the successful landing of Vikram Lander, which also carries the Pragyan rover, which will conduct a study on the lunar surface for one Lunar day or 14 Earth days.</p>

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<p>On 22 July 2019, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched its ambitious Chandrayaan-2 mission. The mission was also to attempt a soft landing on the moon’s south pole.</p>

<p>However, the Vikram lander crashed when it deviated from its intended trajectory while attempting to land on 6 September 2019. According to a failure analysis report submitted to ISRO, the crash was caused by a software glitch.</p>

<p>Ahead of the launch, ISRO’s Chairman S Somnath assured that no such software glitch would be faced by Chandrayaan-3. He said that the spacecraft is developed in a fail-safe manner keeping in mind what went wrong with Chandrayaan-2. Even if all the sensors fail, the engines stop, Vikram would still be able to land, he said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>But what if there is still a miss? Here are three alternative plans that can be carried out.</p>

<h2><strong>1. Second attempt for soft-landing on August 24</strong></h2>

<p>Chandrayaan 3 will make the second attempt to soft-land on the south pole of the moon on August 24.</p>

<p>At 5:45 pm IST, the soft landing process of Chandrayaan-3 will start after internal checks and when the sun rises on the moon.</p>

<p>Starting from 5.45 pm, it will be a crucial time of 17 minutes in which the lander will fire its engines and prepare for the landing. The spacecraft will have to become vertical from horizontal for the landing.&nbsp;</p>

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<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. We have also made sure that if two of the engines (in Vikram) don’t work this time also, it will still be able to land,” said the chairman.</p>

<h2><strong>2. Wait till the next lunar sunrise</strong></h2>

<p>If there is a miss in the soft landing of the Chandrayaan 3 today, the window for more attempts will remain open for 14 days as a lunar day is equivalent to 14 Earth days. The next window will open when the sun rises on the moon next.</p>

<h2><strong>3. Chandrayaan-3 will hover at its current position</strong></h2>

<p>As Chandrayaan 3 waits for the next attempt, it will hover in its current orbit of 25 km * 134 km.</p>

<p>“If it doesn’t land tomorrow owing to whatever factor, whether the health of the lander or a break in communication, we will attempt the landing again within 24-50 hours. Meanwhile, alternate landing sites will also be considered,” S Somanath said.</p>

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A few hours from now, Chandrayaan-3 will make history. It will attempt to achieve a feat which no other moon mission ever has - a soft landing on the moon’s south pole.

A few hours from now, Chandrayaan-3 will make history. It will attempt to achieve a feat which no other moon mission ever has - a soft landing on the moon’s south pole. All the phases of India’s lunar mission have been achieved successfully and now all eyes are on the successful landing of Vikram Lander, which also carries the Pragyan rover, which will conduct a study on the lunar surface for one Lunar day or 14 Earth days. Also Read | India: 17 killed after under-construction railway bridge collapses in Mizoram On 22 July 2019, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched its ambitious Chandrayaan-2 mission. The mission was also to attempt a soft landing on the moon’s south pole. However, the Vikram lander crashed when it deviated from its intended trajectory while attempting to land on 6 September 2019. According to a failure analysis report submitted to ISRO, the crash was caused by a software glitch. Ahead of the launch, ISRO’s Chairman S Somnath assured that no such software glitch would be faced by Chandrayaan-3. He said that the spacecraft is developed in a fail-safe manner keeping in mind what went wrong with Chandrayaan-2. Even if all the sensors fail, the engines stop, Vikram would still be able to land, he said. Also Read | In twist, Pak ex-minister praises Chandrayaan-3 mission after taking jibe on Indian lunar mission years ago But what if there is still a miss? Here are three alternative plans that can be carried out. 1. Second attempt for soft-landing on August 24 Chandrayaan 3 will make the second attempt to soft-land on the south pole of the moon on August 24. At 5:45 pm IST, the soft landing process of Chandrayaan-3 will start after internal checks and when the sun rises on the moon. Starting from 5.45 pm, it will be a crucial time of 17 minutes in which the lander will fire its engines and prepare for the landing. The spacecraft will have to become vertical from horizontal for the landing. Also Read | Mumbai terror attack accused Rana's extradition to India stayed by US court “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. We have also made sure that if two of the engines (in Vikram) don’t work this time also, it will still be able to land,” said the chairman. 2. Wait till the next lunar sunrise If there is a miss in the soft landing of the Chandrayaan 3 today, the window for more attempts will remain open for 14 days as a lunar day is equivalent to 14 Earth days. The next window will open when the sun rises on the moon next. 3. Chandrayaan-3 will hover at its current position As Chandrayaan 3 waits for the next attempt, it will hover in its current orbit of 25 km * 134 km. “If it doesn’t land tomorrow owing to whatever factor, whether the health of the lander or a break in communication, we will attempt the landing again within 24-50 hours. Meanwhile, alternate landing sites will also be considered,” S Somanath said. (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>With the Chandrayaan-3 Mission,&nbsp;India is all set to take a giant leap in the arena of space as it will&nbsp;attempt a soft landing on the moon on Wednesday (August 23). India is all set to become the fourth country in the world to achieve this feat after the United States, USSR, and China, but India will be the only country in the world to land on the lunar south pole.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This will be India's second attempted&nbsp;lunar landing, but&nbsp;in case anything goes awry or any factor regarding the lander module becomes problematic, then the landing will be shifted to August 27, said the Space Applications Centre-ISRO about Chandrayaan-3 on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nilesh M Desai, who is the director of Space Applications Centre-ISRO, Ahmedabad, said that the decision regarding the landing will be taken based on the health of the lander module and the conditions on the moon.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As quoted by news agency PTI, Director Desai said: "On August 23, two hours before Chandrayaan-3 lands on the Moon, we will decide 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."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In case, if any factor appears to be not favourable, then we will land the module on the moon on August 27. No problem should occur and we will be able to land the module on August 23," Desai added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the latest update, ISRO shared pictures of the lunar far side captured by the Lander Hazard Detection and Avoidance Camera (LHDAC). The Indian space agency also thanked everyone for the wishes and positivity for the mission as the Indian space agency said that Chandrayaan-3 is set to land on the Moon on August 23 around 6:04 pm IST.&nbsp;</p>

<p>ISRO Chairman and Secretary Department of Space S Somanath called on the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science and Technology, Atomic Energy and Space Jitendra Singh in New Delhi today and apprised him of the status and readiness of 'Chandrayaan-3'&nbsp;for the moon landing scheduled for August 23.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Somanath briefed the minister on the health status of Chandrayaan-3 and said that all systems are working perfectly and no contingencies are anticipated on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>'Vikram will make a landing'&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>However, earlier this month, ISRO chairman S Somanath assured that Vikram Lander will be able to make a soft landing on the moon's surface on August 23.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He claimed 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>While speaking during an interaction hosted by the non-profit organisation Disha Bharat, he said that the design of the lander is such that it would be able to handle failures.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Somanath said: "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."&nbsp;</p>

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With the Chandrayaan-3 Mission, India is all set to take a giant leap in the arena of space as it will attempt a soft landing on the moon on Wednesday (August 23).

With the Chandrayaan-3 Mission, India is all set to take a giant leap in the arena of space as it will attempt a soft landing on the moon on Wednesday (August 23). India is all set to become the fourth country in the world to achieve this feat after the United States, USSR, and China, but India will be the only country in the world to land on the lunar south pole. This will be India's second attempted lunar landing, but in case anything goes awry or any factor regarding the lander module becomes problematic, then the landing will be shifted to August 27, said the Space Applications Centre-ISRO about Chandrayaan-3 on Monday. Nilesh M Desai, who is the director of Space Applications Centre-ISRO, Ahmedabad, said that the decision regarding the landing will be taken based on the health of the lander module and the conditions on the moon. Also read: Chandrayaan-3 lander establishes connection with special 'buddy' ahead of historic lunar landing As quoted by news agency PTI, Director Desai said: "On August 23, two hours before Chandrayaan-3 lands on the Moon, we will decide 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. No problem should occur and we will be able to land the module on August 23," Desai added. In the latest update, ISRO shared pictures of the lunar far side captured by the Lander Hazard Detection and Avoidance Camera (LHDAC). The Indian space agency also thanked everyone for the wishes and positivity for the mission as the Indian space agency said that Chandrayaan-3 is set to land on the Moon on August 23 around 6:04 pm IST. ISRO Chairman and Secretary Department of Space S Somanath called on the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science and Technology, Atomic Energy and Space Jitendra Singh in New Delhi today and apprised him of the status and readiness of 'Chandrayaan-3' for the moon landing scheduled for August 23. Somanath briefed the minister on the health status of Chandrayaan-3 and said that all systems are working perfectly and no contingencies are anticipated on Wednesday. Also read: How will communication link between Chandrayaan-2 orbiter and Chandrayaan-3 lander help ISRO? Watch: Will Chandrayaan-3 land or crash? × 'Vikram will make a landing' However, earlier this month, ISRO chairman S Somanath assured that Vikram Lander will be able to make a soft landing on the moon's surface on August 23. He claimed 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. While speaking during an interaction hosted by the non-profit organisation Disha Bharat, he said that the design of the lander is such that it would be able to handle failures. Somanath said: "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." (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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