Landing of Chandrayaan-3 and Live Updates: The Chandrayaan-3 landing module dubbed ‘Vikram’ is set to come down in the Moon’s South Pole on Wednesday evening, August 23, in a historic first.
The anticipation for the landing, which is slated for 6:04 p.m., has grown, with special prayers being offered in various regions of the country. Several people online (including Indian politicians and celebrities) expressed their hope that everything goes smoothly.
On August 17, the Vikram lander successfully disengaged from the propulsion module and has been orbiting closer to the Moon while taking photographs of the far side of the surface.
If the mission is successful, India will be the first country to land a probe and investigate the Moon’s south pole area.
A few days ago, Russia’s Luna-25 collided with the Moon’s surface while attempting to land softly in the same area.
Only three other countries have successfully landed a rover on the Moon: Russia, China, and the United States.
According to reports, the Vikram landing module is named after the father of India’s space program, Vikram Sarabhai.
The Chandrayaan-3 rocket, which reportedly weighs roughly 3,900 kg, cost Rs 615 crore to manufacture and launch.
What Is on Board Chandrayaan-3?
What will Chandrayaan-3 do after it lands on the Moon, with the landing attempt expected in just a few hours? How will it carry out its responsibilities? What scientific payloads will it carry?
‘The ISRO Team Belongs to India,’ says West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee praised the Chandrayaan-3 moon expedition, saying, “The ISRO team belongs to India.” Their efforts are evidence of the country’s progress, which has been driven by the people, scientists, and economics, rather than any governmental body.”
Chandrayaan-3 mission is a matter of pride for the entire nation!
The @isro team belongs to India. Their hard work is a testament of the country's progress which has come from the people, scientists and economists, and not any political entity.
“Scientists from all over the country, including Bengal, have made significant contributions to the mission.” I commend all those who have worked tirelessly to raise India’s lunar exploration to new heights!” Banerjee went on to tweet more.
Leaders from all parties extend their best wishes.
“Our scientists have done an outstanding job.” I congratulate the entire ISRO team for their contributions to the success of Chandrayaan-3. “I wish them all the best,” Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said on Wednesday.
Former J&K Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah told PTI that “India has progressed tremendously and has been progressing in space since the time of APJ Abdul Kalam.” “We are all proud of our scientists.”
Prior to the lunar landing, Union Ministers Anurag Thakur and Jyotiraditya Scindia commented. “I am one of the 140 crore Indians wishing for the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3.” “India has made significant progress in the space sector, and we are all looking forward to the success of Chandrayaan-3,” Thakur was quoted as saying by PTI.
“Indians are looking forward to the country making history with the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon.” “We are confident that the flag of India will fly high,” Scindia remarked.
