Hyderabad: The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has officially announced the launch date for the Chandrayaan-3 mission. After careful consideration and planning, it has been confirmed that Chandrayaan-3 will take off on July 14 at 2:35 PM and will attempt a soft landing on the moon on August 23 or August 4. Initially, ISRO had set a tentative launch window between July 12 and 19, but the agency has now finalized the date.
The main focus of the Chandrayaan-3 mission is to achieve a safe and successful landing on the lunar surface. S. Somnath, the Chairman of ISRO, stated that the mission will attempt a 'soft landing' on the Moon around August 23 or 24. This ambitious endeavour represents another significant milestone for India's burgeoning space sector.
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Announcing the launch of Chandrayaan-3:
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🚀LVM3-M4/Chandrayaan-3 🛰️Mission:
The launch is now scheduled for
📆July 14, 2023, at 2:35 pm IST
from SDSC, Sriharikota
Stay tuned for the updates!
">Announcing the launch of Chandrayaan-3:
— ISRO (@isro) July 6, 2023
🚀LVM3-M4/Chandrayaan-3 🛰️Mission:
The launch is now scheduled for
📆July 14, 2023, at 2:35 pm IST
from SDSC, Sriharikota
Stay tuned for the updates!Announcing the launch of Chandrayaan-3:
— ISRO (@isro) July 6, 2023
🚀LVM3-M4/Chandrayaan-3 🛰️Mission:
The launch is now scheduled for
📆July 14, 2023, at 2:35 pm IST
from SDSC, Sriharikota
Stay tuned for the updates!
In preparation for the launch, ISRO has successfully integrated the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft with the Launch Vehicle Mark-III (LVM3) at the Sathish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. This crucial step ensures that the spacecraft and the launch vehicle are ready for the upcoming mission. The integration process was completed ahead of schedule, setting the stage for the planned launch on July 14 at 2:30 PM.
The primary objective of the Chandrayaan-3 mission is to demonstrate India's capability for a soft landing on the Moon. This will be achieved by delivering a lander and a rover to the lunar surface. The mission serves as a follow-up to the Chandrayaan-2 mission, which encountered an unexpected setback during its landing attempt. Chandrayaan-3 aims to rectify the previous mission's shortcomings and accomplish a successful soft landing.