Chandrayaan-3, India's third lunar exploration mission, will make India the fourth country after the United States, China, and Russia to land a spacecraft on the moon's surface and show India's capabilities for safe and gentle landings on the lunar surface.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted “Chandrayaan-3 scripts a new chapter in India's space odyssey. It soars high, elevating the dreams and ambitions of every Indian. This momentous achievement is a testament to our scientists' relentless dedication. I salute their spirit and ingenuity!”
The GSLV Mark 3 (LVM 3) heavy-lift launch vehicle successfully blasted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh's Sriharikota at the planned launch time. The spacecraft's voyage from Earth to the moon is planned to take around a month, with the landing scheduled for August 23. It will function for one lunar day, or around 14 Earth days, after landing. One day on the Moon is equivalent to fourteen days on Earth. One day on the Moon is equivalent to fourteen days on Earth. Chandrayaan-3, India's third lunar exploration mission, will make India the fourth country after the United States, China, and Russia to land a spacecraft on the moon's surface and show India's capabilities for safe and gentle landings on the lunar surface.
