India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission made a historic soft landing on the Moon on Wednesday, a major achievement for the country’s space program.
The lander, named Vikram, touched down at 6:04 PM IST (10:34 UTC) in the lunar South Pole region. The landing was broadcast live on ISRO’s website and social media channels.
The success of Chandrayaan-3 is a major milestone for India and a reminder of the country’s growing capabilities in space exploration. It also puts India in an elite group of nations that have successfully soft-landed on the Moon, joining the United States, the Soviet Union, and China.
Chandrayaan-3 is the third lunar mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It was launched on July 14, 2023, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The mission consists of a lander, a rover, and a propulsion module.
The lander, Vikram, is designed to soft-land on the Moon’s surface. The rover, named Pragyan, is designed to roll around the lander and explore the surrounding area. The propulsion module is used to transport the lander and rover to the Moon.
The success of Chandrayaan-3 is a major boost for India’s space program and it puts the country in a strong position to compete with other countries in the race to explore the Moon. It would also be a significant step forward in India’s quest to become a space superpower.
The scientists and engineers at ISRO who made Chandrayaan-3 a success are being hailed as national heroes. The success of the mission is a source of pride for all Indians and a reminder that the country is capable of great things.
The next phase of the Chandrayaan-3 mission will involve the rover Pragyan exploring the lunar surface. The rover is equipped with a variety of scientific instruments that will be used to study the Moon’s geology, mineralogy, and atmosphere.
The success of Chandrayaan-3 is a major milestone for India’s space program and it is sure to inspire future generations of scientists and engineers. It is also a reminder that India is a major player in the global space race and is committed to exploring the Moon and beyond.
