India's Chandrayaan-3 Lands on Moon, Becomes 4th Country to Soft Land
India's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft successfully soft landed on the Moon, making India the fourth country to achieve the feat. The spacecraft will now conduct several scientific experiments on the lunar surface.
India's Chandrayaan-3 has successfully achieved a soft landing on the moon's south pole, marking a significant milestone in the country's space exploration endeavors. With this accomplishment, India joins the ranks of the United States, China, and the erstwhile Soviet Union as one of the few nations to achieve this feat.
Chandrayaan-3 Mission:
— ISRO (@isro) August 23, 2023
'India🇮🇳,
I reached my destination
and you too!'
: Chandrayaan-3
Chandrayaan-3 has successfully
soft-landed on the moon 🌖!.
Congratulations, India🇮🇳!#Chandrayaan_3#Ch3
The momentous achievement was met with celebrations and prayers across the nation, underscoring the significance of the historic lunar touchdown. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) provided live coverage of the landing event on its official website. The Chandrayaan-3 mission, launched from Sriharikota on July 14, has captured the nation's attention and enthusiasm.
The Vikram lander executed its descent toward the moon's surface with precision, beginning its approach at a velocity of 1.68 km per second. Gradually, it decelerated and initiated a controlled vertical descent to safely touch down on the lunar terrain. This well-executed landing is a testament to India's technological prowess in space exploration.