The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is set to launch Chandrayaan-3, aiming for a soft landing on the Moon. Chandrayaan-3 launch on Friday, July 14 at 2:35 p.m. from Sriharikota’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre. The spacecraft will carry science payloads to enhance Earth’s understanding of the Moon. After the US, Soviet Union, and China, India hopes to make its fourth soft landing on the moon with the Chandrayaan-3 mission.
The Chandrayaan 3 mission, scheduled to launch on July 14, 2023, will attempt to land a rover on the Moon’s South Pole. The ambitious effort intends to learn more about the Moon’s geology, composition, and water ice existence in so far undiscovered areas. This achievement in Indian science provides a framework for future human exploration of the lunar surface.
Chandrayaan 3’s major goal is to soft-land the Vikram lander near the Moon’s South Pole and deploy the Pragyan rover, which will investigate the region’s water ice deposits. The GSLV Mk III launch vehicle will facilitate the mission, which will be supported by an orbiter that will act as the propulsion module. The mission will last one year, during which time the rover will undertake a variety of scientific experiments and analyses.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) intends to launch Chandrayaan-3, its third lunar exploration project, with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) as a crucial contributor.
The engineering skills and experienced manpower provided by L&T would benefit India’s space programme. The GSLV Mark-III launch vehicle will be used for the mission, which will be propelled by solid rocket boosters, liquid, and cryogenic stages. RAMBHA-LP, ChaSTE, and ILSA payloads will be carried by the lander, while APXS and LIBS instruments will be carried by the rover. The lander weighs 1,750 kilograms and measures 2x2x1.1 meters. Both the rover and the lander are designed for a 14-day lunar surface operation.
Chandrayaan 3 exemplifies India’s developing prowess in space exploration. This project, which builds on the achievements of its predecessor missions, Chandrayaan 1 and 2, displays India’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of scientific knowledge and technological innovation. A successful landing of a rover on the Moon’s South Pole would be a historic achievement for India, solidifying its standing as a key Actor in the global space community.
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