On 14th July 2023 another historic space exploration mission to moon was launched by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) from SHAR, Sriharikota. Chandrayaan-3 is a follow-up lunar exploration mission by ISRO after Chandrayaan-2 and it would reattempt a soft-landing near lunar south-pole (69.37°S, 32.35°E) on 23 or 24 August 2023. Chandrayaan-3 composite consists of a propulsion module, lander 'Vikram' and rover 'Pragyan' and cumulatively they have 6 science payloads and a laser retroreflector on them.
Speaking to reporters after the successful
launch, ISRO Chairman S. Somanath said the next 42 days are crucial. “As per
the nominal programme, we will have five earth-bound manoeuvres [that] will end
on July 31. After that we have the trans-lunar insertion, [which] will take
place on August 1. After that, it will be captured [by the] moon.This will be
followed by the separation of the propulsion module and the lander module on
August 17. “The landing is currently planned on August 23 at 5.47 pm IST, if
everything goes as per plan,” he added.
Hailing the launch, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted: “Chandrayaan-3 scripts a new chapter in India’s space odyssey. It soars high, elevating the dreams and ambitions of every Indian... This momentous achievement is a testament to our scientists’ relentless dedication. I salute their spirit and ingenuity!”
Minister of State Jitendra Singh, who was
present at the launch, said, “It is indeed a moment of glory for India. Thank
you team ISRO for making India proud... Today is also a day of vindication:
vindication of the dream Vikram Sarabhai [had] six decades ago.”
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