India's space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has launched the Chandrayaan-3 mission on July 14, with the aim of landing a spacecraft at the lunar south pole, reports AL Jazeera. This ambitious endeavour marks a significant milestone for India in its pursuit of becoming a major space power. The LVM3 launch rocket took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh, leaving behind a trail of smoke and fire.
https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/status/1679804764073107463The Chandrayaan-3 mission, meaning "moon vehicle" in Sanskrit, is specifically designed to deploy a lander and rover near the moon's south pole. If successful, this would be an unprecedented achievement, as only three other space agencies, namely the United States, the former Soviet Union, and China, have managed to land a spacecraft on the moon's surface. However, none of these landings have occurred near the lunar south pole.
The launch of Chandrayaan-3 was met with excitement and jubilation at the mission control centre, with ISRO engineers and scientists closely monitoring the spacecraft's progress. Thousands of Indians gathered outside the centre, waving the national flag and cheering as they witnessed the craft ascend into the sky.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently visiting France, expressed his congratulations and stated that the mission carries the hopes and dreams of the nation. This mission not only showcases India's technological prowess but also signifies its determination to make significant contributions to the field of space exploration.
Earlier Daryo, mentioned that India's Chandrayaan-3 mission, with a budget of around $75mn, was set to commence from Andhra Pradesh's primary spaceport at 2:35 p.m. local time. The mission entails the launch of a 43.5-meter LVM3 rocket, which will propel the spacecraft into an elliptical orbit around Earth before embarking on its journey towards the moon. The anticipated landing is scheduled for approximately August 23.
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