India made history on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, when its Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft successfully landed on the moon’s south pole. The landing marks India as the fourth country to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon, after the United States, the Soviet Union, and China.
The Chandrayaan-3 mission was launched on July 14, 2023, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India. The spacecraft consists of an orbiter, a lander, and a rover. The lander, named Vikram, touched down on the moon’s south pole at 6:15 p.m. IST (10:45 a.m. GMT). The rover, named Pragyan, will be deployed from the lander to explore the lunar surface.
The Chandrayaan-3 mission is expected to help scientists learn more about the moon’s geology and evolution. The mission will also search for water ice in the lunar polar regions.
The successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 is a major achievement for India’s space program. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the scientists and engineers at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The mission is also a source of pride for the Indian people.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the ISRO team on the successful landing, saying that it was “a moment of pride for India and for all of humanity.” He said that the mission would “help us in understanding the moon in a better way and pave the way for future missions.”
The Chandrayaan-3 mission is a major milestone in India’s space program. It is a sign of India’s growing capabilities in space exploration. The mission is also a source of inspiration for young people in India and around the world.