Chandrayaan-3 Lands On The Moon, India's Rs 615 Crore Mission Is Successful

Chandrayaan 3 Landing: Chandrayaan-3 has landed on the the Moon. The entire mission was budgeted at ₹615 crores. Indians are elated as the Tricolour becomes the first flag to be hoisted on the surface of the South pole of the Moon. 

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Chandrayaan 3 Moon Mission: Do you know how many countries have landed on the moon? Only three - the US, Russia and China. How many countries have landed on the South pole of the Moon? None.

India created history as the clock showed 6.04 pm. Made on a budget of₹615 crores, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully led Chandrayaan 3 to make a soft landing on the South pole of the Moon, making India the first country to ever do so. Russia's Luna-25 was competing with Chandrayaan-3. Its budget was estimated at ₹1,600 crores.

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Chandrayaan-3 Has Landed On The South Pole Of The Moon

Chandrayaan-3 Moon Mission is successful as the Vikram Lander has successfully landed on the South Pole of the Moon. Here is what ISRO has tweeted.

India Becomes The First Country To Land On The South Pole Of The Moon

Live Image Of Chandrayaan-3 Soft Landing On The Moon

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PM Modi Will Watch Chandrayaan-3 Landing Event From South Africa

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently in South Africa to build stronger relations of India with the country. He discussed defence, trade, and investment linkages with President Cyril Ramaphosa.

According to current reports, PM Modi will be witnessing the Chandrayaan-3 landing event virtually from South Africa.

Chandrayaan-3 Touchdown Is Estimated To Happen At 6.04 PM

The touchdown of Chandrayaan-3 is expected to take place on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at 6.04 PM. The rover will begin its descent in a couple of hours, and Indians are waiting for ISRO to create history.

Around 5.45 pm, the Mission Operations Complex (MOX) at ISRO Telemetry, Tracking, and Command Network (ISTRAC) in Bengaluru, has decided to initiate the powered descent of the lander module.

If the lander experiences no troubles, it will touch the surface of the moon exactly 19 minutes later at 6.04 pm.

Chandrayaan-3 Mission: Initiation Of Automatic Landing Sequence (ALS)

ISRO tweeted, "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."

ISRO Chairman Talks About The Last Leg Of Chandrayaan 3

Speaking to the ANI, ISRO Chairman G Madhavan Nair said that this is the last leg of the Chandrayaan-3 operation, and everyone is excited for it to make a successful soft landing on the Moon.

He also added that the ISRO has conducted several studies and stimulations to ensure a perfect design of the Vikram Lander. They wanted to ensure that we succeed this time.

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh Credits Jump In Space Sector To PM Modi

Union Minister of State Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, tweeted, "As the excitement soars high amidst the landing scheduled for Chandrayaan3, have a look at India’s quantum jump in Space sector under the leadership PM Narendra Modi in last 9 years."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Excited About The Landing Of Chandrayaan-3

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commented on the post, “Let’s goo!!” He also said, “ISRO - Blaze your glory”

Aditya L1 Mission

According to Worldupdates, India is also planning to launch the Aditya L1 satellite in August 2023. It will be the first space-based Indian mission to study the sun.

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Chandrayaan-3 Mission

On August 22, 2023, ISRO posted on social media platforms that Chandrayaan-3’s mission is on schedule. Earlier it was reported that the landing might get delayed due to unfavourable circumstances.

The space organisation has confirmed that they are conducting regular checks on the system to ensure smooth sailing.

“The Mission Operations Complex (MOX) is buzzed with energy and excitement!” read the tweet.

The live telecast of the landing can be watched at MOX/ISTRAC, which will begin around 5.20 pm on August 23, 2023.

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Specifications Of Chandrayaan-3

Sharing on Instagram, ISRO (Ritu Karidhal ISRO Scientist) mentioned a few specifications of the lander as well as the rover. The mission life is 14 days on Earth which are equivalent to one Lundar day.

Brains Behind Chandrayaan-3

The success of Chandrayaan-3 would not have been possible without scientists who pour their heart, blood, and sweat into the Vikram Lander. The names include S Somnath, chairman of ISRO, Veeramuthuvel, project director of Chandrayaan-3, Kalpana K, deputy project director of Chandrayaan-3 team, M Vanitha, deputy director, of UR Rao Satellite Center in Bengaluru, M Sankaran, director of UR Rao Satellite Center, V Narayanan, director of Liquid Propulsion Systems Center, and BN Ramakrishna, director of ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network.

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FAQ

  • When Chandrayaan 3 will land on the moon?

    The Chandrayaan 3 ISRO Vikram Lander is expected to make a soft landing on the South pole of the Moon on August 23, 2023. The landing will begin around 5.45 pm.

  • Where Chandrayaan-3 will land?

    The Vikram Lander will land on the South pole of the Moon where no country has ever landed. The success of the mission will help India create history.

  • Why is Chandrayaan-3 important?

    Chandrayaan-3 will land on the South pole of the Moon. ISRO has stated that the lander “will measure the near-surface plasma density and its changes with time; carry out the measurements of thermal properties of the lunar surface near-polar region.” It will help us get closer to understanding the surface of the Moon a little better.

  • What is full form ISRO?

    The full form of ISRO is Indian Space Research Organisation. It is the national space agency of India.

  • Who was the first person to land on the Moon?

    Neil Armstrong was the first man who walked on the Moon on July 21, 1969. After him, Buzz Aldrin walked the surface of the Moon.

  • Who was the first Indian woman to fly in space?

    Kalpana Chawla was the first woman from Indian-origin to fly in space. She flew in the Space Shuttle Columbia in 1997.