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India Successfully Lands Chandrayaan-3 on South Pole of Moon

By PR WIRE INDIA 1 year ago
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) today announced that its Chandrayaan-3 mission has successfully landed on the South Pole of the Moon. The lander, Vikram, and the rover, Pragyan, touched down at 6:04 p.m. IST in the Simplicius crater, which is located in the southern hemisphere of the Moon. Chandrayan 3's successful landing at the Moon's South Pole is a testament to the relentless pursuit of scientific excellence and technological prowess exhibited by ISRO. Through years of meticulous planning, engineering brilliance, and tireless efforts, ISRO's team of scientists, engineers, and space enthusiasts has made this extraordinary achievement a reality

This is a historic achievement for India, as it is the first country to land a spacecraft on the South Pole of the Moon. The South Pole is a region that has been relatively unexplored by previous missions, and it is believed to contain valuable scientific information about the formation and evolution of the Moon.

The Chandrayaan-3 mission is equipped with a variety of scientific instruments that will study the lunar surface, including a spectrometer to analyze the composition of the rocks and soil, a camera to take high-resolution images, and a radar to map the subsurface. The mission is also carrying a rover that will be deployed to explore the lunar surface.

The success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the ISRO team. It is also a major milestone for India’s space program, and it will help to further our understanding of the Moon.

About the Indian Space Research Organisation

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the space agency of the Government of India, dedicated to the development and advancement of space technology and its applications. With a legacy of groundbreaking missions, ISRO continues to inspire generations with its pursuit of knowledge and exploration beyond Earth's boundaries.

About the Chandrayaan-3 Mission

  • The Chandrayaan-3 mission is a follow-up to the Chandrayaan-2 mission, which was launched in 2019. The main objective of Chandrayaan-3 is to land a spacecraft on the South Pole of the Moon and to conduct scientific experiments.
  • The Chandrayaan-3 mission consists of a lander, Vikram, and a rover, Pragyan. The lander is designed to land on the lunar surface and to deploy the rover. The rover is designed to explore the lunar surface for a period of one month.
  • The Chandrayaan-3 mission is a major milestone for India’s space program. It is the first time that India has landed a spacecraft on the South Pole of the Moon. The mission will help to further our understanding of the Moon and its resources.