Chandrayaan-3 Mission: Reaching for the Moon

On 14th July, 2023, the Launch Vehicle Mark - III (LVM3) of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a successful lift-off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota, carrying the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft.

After it reaches the specific location, the lander will begin its soft landing on the surface of the South Pole region of the Moon.

Mission Objectives

  • To demonstrate safe and soft landing on the lunar surface;
  • To demonstrate rover roving on the moon; and
  • To conduct in-situ scientific experiments.

Additional Upgrades to Chandrayaan-3

  • Strengthened Legs: The legs of Chandrayaan-3 have been strengthened to ensure that it would be able ....
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