According to the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), S. Somnath, Chandrayaan-3 is making steady progress and is currently in a favorable condition. The spacecraft is on track for its scheduled landing on the Moon on August 23.
In a recent update, S. Somnath confirmed that Chandrayaan-3 is performing as expected and underwent an orbit reduction maneuver, bringing it closer to the Moon. Further maneuvers are planned until the anticipated landing date. The chairman expressed satisfaction with the mission's current status, stating that the satellite is in good health.
Chandrayaan-3 was launched on 14 July 2023. Since then, it has been progressively adjusting its orbit around the Moon through a series of maneuvers. The spacecraft successfully entered lunar orbit on August 5. ISRO released the first pictures of the moon taken by Chandrayaan 3 on Sunday, showcasing the beauty of the lunar surface
The primary objective of this mission is to achieve a soft landing on the Moon's south polar region, an area that has not yet been explored by any other country. Chandrayaan-3 follows in the footsteps of its predecessor, Chandrayaan-2, which entered lunar orbit but experienced a crash landing in 2019.
The next significant milestone for the mission is the soft landing, which is scheduled for 23 August. If successful, India will join the United States, the former Soviet Union, and China as the only countries to achieve this challenging feat.
Chandrayaan-3 consists of a lander, a propulsion module, and a rover. The lander is responsible for facilitating the soft landing on the Moon and carries various scientific instruments for on-site analysis. The rover, named Pragyan, has been designed to conduct observations and experiments on the lunar surface to enhance our understanding of the Moon's composition.
The lander and rover will work collaboratively to perform in-situ observations and experiments, providing valuable insights into the Moon's composition. Weighing 26 kgs and equipped with cameras, spectrometers, and a drill, the six-wheeled rover is well-equipped to carry out its scientific objectives.
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