Chandrayaan-3 Landing Success: ISRO Achieves Historic Lunar Touchdown
In a historic achievement, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has successfully executed the soft landing of its lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, on the moon’s surface. The moment Chandrayaan made contact with the lunar surface, a wave of jubilation swept through ISRO scientists, leading to celebratory hugs and applause. This remarkable milestone was witnessed live by people across the nation, marking a momentous leap in India’s space exploration endeavors.
Triumph and Joy: Chandrayaan’s Lunar Landing
As the Chandrayaan mission achieved its successful landing, S Somnath, the Chief of ISRO, announced that the Chandrayaan-3 module, Vikram, had safely touched down on the moon. He extended heartfelt congratulations to his team for this monumental success. The landing was broadcasted live, allowing the entire country to share in this historic achievement.
India’s South Pole Success
With this accomplishment, India proudly becomes the first country to reach the Moon’s South Pole. P Veeramuthuvel, the project director of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, expressed his excitement, stating, “We have become the first country to approach the south pole of the moon.” This achievement places India in an elite league, alongside the United States, Russia, and China, as one of the few nations to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon.
Chandrayaan-3’s Lunar Objectives
The rover, after disembarking from the lander module, will embark on its journey across the lunar surface, where it will spend one lunar day. This phase will enable ISRO scientists to gather valuable data on lunar minerals and explore the possibility of water presence on the moon. Moreover, the mission aims to study seismic activities, temperature variations, and lunar soil properties.
Chandrayaan-3’s Journey: From Launch to Lunar Landing
Launched on July 14, Chandrayaan-3 commenced its journey from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota. After a series of meticulously planned maneuvers, Chandrayaan-3 successfully achieved its lunar rendezvous on August 23. This remarkable endeavor showcases India’s relentless pursuit of space exploration and scientific advancement.
#WATCH | Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 makes soft-landing on the moon pic.twitter.com/vf4CUPYrsE
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As India’s scientific community rejoices in this remarkable achievement, the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 marks a significant milestone in the country’s space exploration journey. The mission’s success not only adds to India’s space legacy but also contributes valuable insights to the global understanding of the moon’s mysteries.
