India’s third lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, was successfully launched on July 14 at 2:35 PM from the second launch pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, using the launch vehicle Mark-3 (LV-3) rocket.
After the previous attempt, Chandrayaan-2, failed to achieve a soft landing on the lunar surface in 2019, this is India’s second attempt to deploy robotic instruments for a soft landing on the Moon.
To date, the Moon has witnessed the triumphant touch-down of lunar missions from three nations: the United States, Russia, and China. These pioneering countries stand alone as the exclusive achievers of successful soft landings on Earth’s celestial neighbor..
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In a conversation with journalists following the impeccable launch, S. Somanath, the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), emphasized the significance of the forthcoming 42 days. Stressing the program’s timeline, he revealed, “We have meticulously planned five Earth-related exercises, scheduled to conclude on the last day of July.” . After that, we have a trans-lunar injection, which will take place on August 1. Following that, the capture of the Moon will happen. Then, on August 17, the propulsion module and the lander module will be separated. If everything goes as planned, the landing is scheduled for August 23 at 5:47 PM IST.”
New Chapter: Modi
Congratulating the launch, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, “Chandrayaan-3 has opened a new chapter in India’s space journey. Propelling itself to great heights, this remarkable feat uplifts the dreams and aspirations of countless individuals across India. The sheer magnitude of this milestone achievement stands as an unwavering testament to the relentless dedication exhibited by our esteemed scientists. I salute their passion and simplicity!”
On the occasion of the launch, present State Minister Jitendra Singh said, “This is truly a proud moment for India. I express gratitude to Team ISRO for bringing pride to India… Today is also a validation of the dream of Vikram Sarabhai from six decades ago.”
LV-3 separated from the spacecraft approximately 16 minutes after liftoff. It was an integrated module that included the propulsion module, lander module, and rover. It entered an elliptical parking orbit (EPO) with a closest point of approximately 170 km and a farthest point of 36,500 km from Earth.
The indigenous Lander Module (LM) and Propulsion Module (PM) are part of Chandrayaan-3. The project intends to create and showcase fresh technology required for extraterrestrial expeditions.
The EPO will equidistantly position the Pragyan Rover (a component of the Lander module) in a spherical chamber around 100 km above the lunar surface. The “Habitable Planetary Earth’s Spectro-Polarimetry” (SHAPE) instrument, which is used to examine Earth’s reflected emissions, is also housed in this module.
The lander may deploy the rover after making a soft touchdown at a chosen lunar location, according to ISRO. While wandering, the rover will investigate the in-situ chemical composition of the lunar surface. Additionally, the lander is equipped with equipment for conducting research on the lunar surface and subsurface.
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The Pragyan module will conduct a series of maneuvers next month to raise its orbit towards the Moon and be captured by lunar gravity. Once established in the lunar orbit, the lander will separate itself and attempt a soft landing on the lunar surface.
The objective of the Chandrayaan 3 is to develop and demonstrate new technologies necessary for interplanetary missions.
Chief Minister of Gujarat says PM Modi-led Chandrayaan 3 launch is another achievement for India
Gujarat’s Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said that the successful launch of Chandrayaan-3, the ambitious lunar mission of India, on Friday is another achievement for the country under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
In a formal statement released by the Gujarat Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), Shri Patel expressed his gratitude for everyone who contributed to the mission and his joy at Chandrayaan-3’s resounding success. He also offered his heartfelt congratulations to everyone involved.
“Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is achieving global milestones at regular intervals, and today’s launch of Chandrayaan 3 has added another milestone,” Shri Patel said, wishing every following phase of the mission success.
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Congratulation to India for its successful Chandrayaan 3 launch comes from all over the world
The Chandrayaan 3 of India was launched successfully on Friday from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, to a deluge of congratulations and well wishes.
“Congrats to @isro on the launch of Chandrayaan-3, wishing you a safe journey to the Moon,” tweeted NASA Administrator Bill Nelson in response to the launch. We anticipate the mission’s scientific findings, which will include data from NASA’s Lunar Retroreflector Array.
“We sincerely congratulate @isro on an excellent launch!” In a statement expressing respect and support, the European Space Agency (ESA) welcomed the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
“Destination: the Moon. Congratulations @isro on the successful launch of #Chandrayaan3!” tweeted the United Kingdom Space Agency.
The French Embassy in India stated, “Congratulations to @isro for the successful launch of LVM3 M4 and #Chandrayaan3! India’s achievements in space are truly inspiring
With a longstanding partnership of over six decades, France is eagerly committed to bolstering our collaboration in space exploration and scientific endeavors. Together, we strive to push the boundaries of knowledge and discovery. Heartfelt congratulations to India and ISRO on their remarkable achievement with the launch of #Chandrayaan3! It is a proud moment that @CanberraDSN in Australia is supporting the communication because #Chandrayaan3 is heading towards the moon. @isro @AusSpaceAgency @CSIRO #MissionMoon.
The Australian High Commission tweeted to congratulate India.
A “new chapter” in India’s space mission began with the launch of Chandrayaan 3, according to Prime Minister Modi. In a tweet, he claimed: “The launch of Chandrayaan-3 has etched a remarkable chapter in India’s odyssey through space.”
Every Indian’s hopes and aspirations are elevated by it. This noteworthy accomplishment is evidence of our scientists’ unwavering commitment. I admire their simplicity and passion.
The Chandrayaan3 mission, according to Prime Minister Modi, would advance the aspirations of our country.
On Twitter, he said that Chandrayaan-1 had changed the perception of the moon from being a dry, geologically inert, and desolate celestial body to one that is dynamic and geologically active due to the existence of water and surface ice.
The moon might someday be colonized, according to the prime minister. In a tweet, he proclaimed, “July 14, 2023, shall forever be etched in the annals of India’s space domain, shining brightly like gilded ink.. Our third lunar expedition, Chandrayaan-3, will set out on its voyage. People were asked by Modi to find out more about this mission and India’s advancements in science, technology, and innovation. It will make you all very proud, he remarked.
Actions taken to ensure Chandrayaan-3’s successful soft landing include: Sivan, a former ISRO Chairman
According to former chairman Sivan on Friday, ISRO has made improvements and is hoping for a safe landing on the lunar surface with Chandrayaan-3, nearly four years after the botched soft landing on the moon.
Sivan told PTI that despite the launch’s difficult circumstances, “This is a very important launch, and we have successfully accomplished it.” He claimed that there are strong hopes for the ambitious Chandrayaan 3 project in India following its launch.
During our previous endeavor (Chandrayaan-2), the landing operation, unfortunately, did not culminate in a successful outcome. So this time, we’re giving it another shot. We have all the necessary corrective actions planned. The launch was successful today. The first phase has thus been successfully completed, according to Sivan, who oversaw the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) during the Chandrayaan-2 project and spoke with Space.com from Sriharikota Spaceport.
Achieving a successful lunar landing is an immensely intricate and formidable feat, far from being an effortless endeavor. we are hopeful that we will land successfully.”
Rambha, ILSA to help ISRO understand the moon better
Chandrayaan-3, which aims to achieve a soft landing on the lunar surface, enhancing the path for future interplanetary missions, carries six payloads that will assist ISRO in understanding lunar soil and obtain images of the lunar class from the lunar orbit.
The payloads, which include Rambha and ILSA, will demonstrate a series of pathfinder experiments during the 14-day mission. They will study the lunar exosphere and perform surface excavation to understand its mineral composition.
The Chandr Lander Vikram rover’s intelligence will click images as it studies the seismological activity on the moon by dropping some instruments. Using a laser beam, it will attempt to vaporize regolith, a piece of the lunar surface, to study the gases emitted during the process.
“We know that there is no atmosphere on the moon. But it’s not entirely true because gases come out of it. They are trapped and stay very close to the surface. It changes with day and night,” said ISRO Chairman S. Somanath to PTI.
The Radio Anatomy of Moon-Bound Hypersensitive Ionosphere and Atmosphere (RAMBHA) onboard the lander will measure plasma density and its variations over time in the vicinity of the lunar surface.
Somanath stated that the rover will study how the mini-environment, atomic environment, and charged particles differ.
“It’s very interesting. We also want to find out if there are any electric or thermal peculiarities in the regolith,” he said.
The Lunar Seismic Activity Instrument (ILSA) will measure the seismicity around the landing site and map the structure of the lunar crust and mantle.
“We will drop an instrument and measure the vibrations, which you call ‘moonquake’ behavior or internal processes happening there,” said Somanath.
In order to aid in the hunt for life on exoplanets outside of our solar system, the Spectro-Polarimetry of Habitable Exoplanet (SHAPE) project will examine the spectro-polarimetric signals of Earth’s atmosphere in the near-infrared waveband.
Devendra Fadnavis, the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, praised the ISRO team.
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) crew was congratulated by Devendra Fadnavis, the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, for successfully launching the Chandrayaan 3 moon mission from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, at the appointed time. It’s now 7:6, 6:5, 4:3, 2:1, and Chandrayaan 3 is off and running! What a thrilling scene and time! The #Chandrayaan-3 moon mission was launched by our @isro from the Satish Dhawan Space Center. Salutations and best wishes to #TeamISRO! Jai Hind,” Fadnavis tweeted.
Kerala CM praised the ISRO team, called it a historic victory for the country
Pinarayi Vijayan, the Chief Minister of Kerala, congratulated the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on Friday for the successful launch of the third lunar mission, Chandrayaan 3, and hailed it as a “historic victory” for the country.
In a tweet, he stated that it is the “most proud moment” for all the people of the country and the mission will yield unprecedented results in space research.
The launch of our third lunar mission, #Chandrayaan3, by @isro, is the proudest moment for all Indians. Congratulations to those involved for the launch’s success. Vijayan tweeted, “The mission will produce unparalleled discoveries in space exploration, making it a historic win for our nation.
Congress applauded the launch of Chandrayan by ISRO.
The Congress party commended ISRO for the successful launch of Chandrayaan-3 on Friday, saying it is evidence of the foresight, tenacity, and accomplishments of all prior prime ministers, including Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
The launch of our third lunar mission, #Chandrayaan3, by @isro, is the proudest moment for all Indians. Congratulations to those involved for the launch’s success. Vijayan tweeted, “The mission will produce unparalleled discoveries in space exploration, making it a historic win for our nation.
Congress applauded the launch of Chandrayaan 3 by ISRO.
The success of Chandrayan , which was launched by ISRO on Friday, was praised by the Congress party, which claimed that it was a monument to the foresight, tenacity, and accomplishments of all prior prime ministers, including Atal Bihari Vajpayee.This accomplishment, according to Party President Mallikarjun Kharge, is a source of great satisfaction for all Indians as it honors the innumerable scientists who dedicated their careers to promoting scientific thought among the populace.
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If this mission is successful, India will become the fourth nation to successfully land a spacecraft on the lunar surface. A truly amazing achievement! In a tweet, Shri Gandhi expressed his congratulations to the entire ISRO crew.
India has begun its historic voyage into space with the launch of Chandrayaan 3, according to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday.
With the successful launch of Chandrayaan-3, India has officially started its historic space voyage. Shah wrote in a tweet, “Congratulations to the scientists of @ISRO, whose tireless efforts have advanced India on the path of an amazing space odyssey for generations to come.”
According to former ISRO Chairman K. Sivan, they have made steady progress toward their goal of achieving a soft landing on the moon’s surface.
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has implemented corrective measures following the unsuccessful soft landing attempt on the moon four years ago and is hopeful of a successful landing on the lunar surface with its Chandrayaan, but it remains a difficult task, said the former chairman on Friday.
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He declared, “This is a very significant launch, and we have accomplished it successfully,” in reference to the launch of the Chandrayan mission. He had big expectations for India with this daring venture.
‘Last time, we were not able to accomplish the landing mission (Chandrayaan-2) successfully. So, this time we are attempting it again. We have made plans with all the necessary improvements. Today, the launch has been successful. Thus, the first phase has concluded successfully,’ said Sivan, who was the ISRO Chairman during the Chandrayaan-2 mission, over a phone call from Sriharikota Spaceport.
‘Landing on the moon is not an easy task. It is a challenging task… (but) we hope we will succeed,” he said.
The plan for the soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 was scheduled for August 23 at 5:47 PM.
Highlighting the technical intricacy involved, Somanath affirmed on a recent occasion that Chandrayaan-3, India’s upcoming lunar mission, will boldly venture to accomplish a demanding objective: a meticulous and precise soft landing on the lunar surface, with the ambitious target set for August 23rd.
Somanath told reporters that the spacecraft will be sent into lunar orbit on August 1 following the successful launch of the mission, which cost about 600 crores.
A soft landing has been planned for August 23 at 5:47 PM, more than a month after the spacecraft launched from this location aboard the heavy-lift LVM3-M4 rocket. He addressed this in his remarks.
The Andhra Pradesh Governor and Chief Minister thanked ISRO on the effective launch of Chandrayaan-3
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