The lander, named Vikram, and the rover, named Pragyan, were launched on July 14, 2023 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India. They entered lunar orbit on August 5, 2023 and began their descent to the surface on August 22, 2023.
The landing was a critical part of the mission, as the lunar south pole is a region of high scientific interest. The area is thought to be rich in water ice, which could be used as a resource for future human exploration.
The lander and rover are expected to spend several months on the lunar surface conducting scientific experiments. The lander will carry out a number of tests to assess the lunar surface, while the rover will explore the area around the landing site.
The successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 is a major achievement for India’s space program. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the ISRO team. The mission also marks a significant step forward in our understanding of the Moon and its potential for future human exploration.
Here are some of the key milestones of the Chandrayaan-3 mission:
- July 14, 2023: The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft is launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India.
- August 5, 2023: The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft enters lunar orbit.
- August 22, 2023: The Vikram lander and Pragyan rover begin their descent to the lunar surface.
- August 23, 2023: The Vikram lander successfully soft-lands on the lunar south pole region.
- August 24, 2023: The Pragyan rover is deployed from the Vikram lander.
