All you need to know about Chandrayaan–3

All you need to know about Chandrayaan–3

WHAT IS CHANDRAYAAN–3?
Chandrayaan–3 is India's mission to the moon, and it's their second attempt to land on the lunar surface.

After the technical failure of Chandrayaan-2's Vikram lander in 2019, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has made modifications to the systems in Chandrayaan–3 to ensure a successful landing.

WHEN IS THE LANDING?
The landing is expected to take place at 6:04 PM (IST).

WHY IS THIS MISSION IMPORTANT?
If Chandrayaan–3 soft-lands on the moon successfully, India will become the fourth country to reach the moon, following the US, China, and the Soviet Union.

This mission is a significant milestone for India's space program.

WHAT SHOULD WE EXPECT FROM THE MISSION?
The spacecraft LVM3 consists of two main parts: the propulsion module and the lander rover module.

The propulsion module's primary job is to transport the lander rover payload to the moon.

Once in the moon's vicinity, the lander detaches from the propulsion module and gently descends onto the moon's surface.

The rover, named Pragyan, will then crawl on the moon's surface to conduct experiments, including analyzing the moon's soil, studying sub-surface heat conduction, and observing moonquakes.

WHAT ARE THE OBJECTIVES OF THE MISSION?
The mission has three objectives: to demonstrate the ability to soft-land on the moon, to demonstrate the rover Vikram's ability to move on the moon, and to conduct in-situ scientific experiments.

The ISRO has focused on thrust control, rotation speed, and trajectory adjustments to ensure a successful landing this time.

CONCLUSION
Chandrayaan–3 is an exciting mission that showcases India's advancements in space exploration.

Stay tuned for updates on this historic event!