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HISTORIC! India becomes first nation to land on Moon’s South Pole

New Delhi: The whole nation is filled with an immense pride after the India’s Lunar mission has met its glorious fate as Chandrayaan-3 lander Vikram touched down on the Moon on August 23. The date has now become the historic event for the entire world as India has become the first nation to send its […]

New Delhi: The whole nation is filled with an immense pride after the India’s Lunar mission has met its glorious fate as Chandrayaan-3 lander Vikram touched down on the Moon on August 23. The date has now become the historic event for the entire world as India has become the first nation to send its spacecraft on Moon’s South Pole.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday waived the Indian Flag following the successful landing of the Chandrayaan-3 on the moon’s south pole and said that this is a new dawn for the country.

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Chandrayaan 3: A Comprehensive Overview

Chandrayaan-3 stands as ISRO’s third lunar exploration mission, conceived in the wake of the Chandrayaan-2 mission’s setback. This mission serves as a logical continuation of the 2019 Chandrayaan-2 effort and is designed to demonstrate ISRO’s complete proficiency in achieving safe lunar landings and surface exploration.

Read more: Watch | I salute the passengers went in Chandrayaan: Rajasthan Minister Ashok Chandna

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The pivotal components of Chandrayaan-3 consist of the Lander and the Rover, both equipped with scientific instruments for conducting experiments on the lunar surface. The Propulsion module plays a vital role by facilitating the transport of the Lander module from its launch vehicle injection to its ultimate position within the lunar 100 km circular polar orbit.

ISRO emphasizes that the successful soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the lunar surface would mark a significant milestone for India in its pursuit of space exploration. Such an accomplishment not only carries scientific importance but also resonates across various domains including Science, Engineering, Technology, and Industry. It serves as a testament to India’s remarkable progress in the realm of space exploration and showcases the nation’s dedication to advancing its capabilities on the global stage.

First published on: Aug 23, 2023 06:08 PM IST


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