Indian Space Research Organisation's Chandrayaan-3 moon mission successfully soft-landed today at 6.04 PM. India scripted history by becoming the first nation to land the Indian Space Research Organisation's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft on the Moon's south pole, days after a Russian probe Luna-25 crashed in the same region.
India scripted history as ISRO's ambitious third Moon mission Chandrayaan-3's Lander Module (LM) touched down on the lunar surface on Wednesday, making it only the fourth country to accomplish the feat and the first to reach the uncharted south pole of Earth's only natural satellite.
Chandrayaan-3 is a follow-on mission to Chandrayaan-2 and its objectives are to demonstrate safe and soft landing on the lunar surface, roving on the Moon, and to conduct in-situ scientific experiments.
Chandrayaan-2 had failed in its lunar phase when its lander 'Vikram' crashed into the surface of the Moon minutes before the touchdown following anomalies in the braking system in the lander while attempting a landing on September 7, 2019. Chandrayaan's maiden mission was in 2008.
The Rs 600 crore Chandrayaan-3 mission was launched on July 14 onboard Launch Vehicle Mark-III (LVM-3) rocket, for a 41-day voyage to reach near the lunar south pole.
The soft landing took place days after Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft crashed into the Moon after spinning out of control. The lander and the six-wheeled rover (with total mass of 1,752 kg) are designed to operate for one lunar daylight period (about 14 Earth days) The lander with four legs, had multiple sensors to ensure a safe touchdown, including an accelerometer, altimeters, Doppler velocimeter, inclinometer, touchdown sensor, and a suite of cameras for hazard avoidance and positional knowledge. The lander carries the rover in a compartment with a ramp for deployment onto the surface.
"We are witness to the new flight of new India. A new history has been written," PM Modi said while addressing ISRO scientists virtually from Johannesburg, and described the Chandrayaan-3 landing on the moon as the "first light of 'Amrit Kaal' and the 'Amrit Varsha' of success".
"This is a moment to cherish forever," Modi said, noting that India has reached the South Pole of the moon where no country has ventured so far and congratulated scientists of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on the historic feat.
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Aug 24, 2023, 9:08 AM IST
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Aug 24, 2023, 1:09 AM IST
"This achievement not only marks India's presence on the Moon, but also symbolizes the aspirations of 1.4 billion Indians. Beyond that, it's a historic moment for humanity as we venture into uncharted territory near the moon's south pole," UN Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj.
Aug 24, 2023, 12:51 AM IST
Ruchira Kamboj, India's Permanent Representative to United Nations says, "India's Chandrayan 3 successfully landed its Vikram lander module near the South Pole of the moon. And what is significant about this is that India has reached the South Pole of the moon where no country in the world could reach to date..."
Aug 23, 2023, 11:53 PM IST
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin after the success of Chandrayaan-3, telephoned Chandrayaan-3 project director P Veeramuthuvel and congratulated him.
"What an incredible moment! Congratulations to ISRO for the successful landing of Chandrayaan 3 on the moon. Today India became the first country to successfully achieve a soft landing on the southern polar region of the moon," tweets Google CEO Sundar Pichai.
Aug 23, 2023, 10:56 PM IST
People at the Indian High Commission in London celebrate the successful landing of ISRO's third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon's surface; raise slogans of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Vande Mataram'.
#WATCH | People at the Indian High Commission in London celebrate the successful landing of ISRO's third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon's surface; raise slogans of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Vande Mataram'.
Russian President Vladimir Putin sends a congratulatory message to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulating India on the successful Moon landing of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, "Please, accept my heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of the successful landing of the Indian space station Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon near its South Pole. This is a big step forward in space exploration and certainly a testament to the impressive progress made by India in the area of science and technology. Kindly convey my sincere congratulations and best wishes for new achievements to the leadership and staff of the Indian Space Research Organization: Govt of Russia
— Indian Aerospace Defence News - IADN (@NewsIADN) August 23, 2023
Aug 23, 2023, 9:57 PM IST
Chandrayaan-3 project director P Veeramuthuvel's father celebrates as ISRO's third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 made a successful landing on the Moon's surface.
#WATCH | Villupuram, Tamil Nadu: Chandrayaan-3 project director P Veeramuthuvel's father celebrates as ISRO's third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 made a successful landing on the Moon's surface. pic.twitter.com/M2b67MESOR
"The image captured by the Landing Imager Camera after the landing. It shows a portion of Chandrayaan-3's landing site. Seen also is a leg and its accompanying shadow. Chandrayaan-3 chose a relatively flat region on the lunar surface," tweets ISRO
Chandrayaan-3 Mission: The image captured by the Landing Imager Camera after the landing.
It shows a portion of Chandrayaan-3's landing site. Seen also is a leg and its accompanying shadow.
ISRO's achievement today reflects a saga of continuity in a truly fantastic way...ISRO's accomplishments have always been anchored in self-reliance. They reflect collective team spirit. They reflect partnerships. They reflect enterprise. In my view, they also reflect phenomenal teamwork. It's a matter of great pride for all Indians. The entire world today is looking up to ISRO and acknowledges the achievement of ISRO. And for us, it's a matter of special pride: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on the success of Chandrayaan-3.
#WATCH | ISRO's achievement today reflects a saga of continuity in a truly fantastic way...ISRO's accomplishments have always been anchored in self-reliance. They reflect collective team spirit. They reflect partnerships. They reflect enterprise. In my view, they also reflect… pic.twitter.com/jUhDAgoGq6
On Chandrayaan-3 touching down on lunar surface, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das tweets, "Where there is will and determination, even the moon is not too far. Success of Chandrayaan-3 establishes this beyond doubt. Congratulations Team ISRO for this remarkable feat"
Aug 23, 2023, 8:38 PM IST
On the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the moon, Union Minister Meenakashi Lekhi says, "All I can say is congratulations India, congratulations to the scientific community of the world and let's all take pride in all our scientists and endeavours which this country has been through. In spite of difficulties, in spite of challenges, we did what we did. And India is very proud of our scientific community... The enthusiasm that the prime minister expressed is within the heart of every Indian... This is one such moment which cannot be expressed in words... Going where no man has gone before, no mission has gone before, it is a moment of pride and satisfaction... To all those who fighting for credit, we should be proud of the capabilities of our scientists. They tried to malign the space mission. Today is not the day of politics..."
Aug 23, 2023, 8:27 PM IST
The communication link is established between the Ch-3 Lander and MOX-ISTRAC, Bengaluru.
Here are the images from the Lander Horizontal Velocity Camera taken during the descent.
Chandrayaan-3 Mission: Updates:
The communication link is established between the Ch-3 Lander and MOX-ISTRAC, Bengaluru.
Tourists in Leh Ladakh express their joy on the successful Chandrayaan-3 mission to the Moon.
"This is an amazing news...Many congratulations to India... Here I am in Leh and I'm actually looking at the Moon. I've just been told that India has a successful mission to the Moon for the first time. How incredible! Many congratulations to India... Well done India and welcome on the Moon!...We've just heard the fantastic news of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon. It could not be a more exciting news."
#WATCH | Tourists in Leh Ladakh express their joy on the successful Chandrayaan-3 mission to the Moon.
"This is an amazing news...Many congratulations to India... Here I am in Leh and I'm actually looking at the Moon. I've just been told that India has a successful mission to… pic.twitter.com/jTStZvFUKD
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Chandrayaan 3 mission success.
"It is with immense pride as a citizen of our great nation that I witnessed the remarkable landing of Chandrayaan 3 on the moon today. The success of the lunar mission places India in a select group of nations to successfully achieve a landing on the lunar surface. It is all the more significant because India is the only nation to have achieved a lunar landing on the South Pole of the moon. This will herald new avenues in scientific research and discovery. This represents a milestone in the march of the nation. My heartiest congratulations to Team ISRO and the scientific community on this historic achievement. They have made the entire nation proud."
Aug 23, 2023, 7:49 PM IST
Message from the UK Space Agency on the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 Mission.
Professor Anu Ojha OBE, Championing Space Director at the UK Space Agency, said, "Congratulations to India on this amazing feat of engineering and perseverance. The successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 in the southern polar region of the moon is further evidence that we are living in a new space age, with space agencies and companies across the world setting their sights on the Moon and beyond."
Message from the UK Space Agency on the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 Mission.
Professor Anu Ojha OBE, Championing Space Director at the UK Space Agency, said, "Congratulations to India on this amazing feat of engineering and perseverance. The successful landing of… pic.twitter.com/4ucWMIxIYL
"India has already started its journey of being number one in everything under the vibrant leadership of our PM Modi. This is one more achievement for this great country. A big congratulations to our scientists most of whom represent the female power of the nation. The entire nation is feeling proud. Proud to be an Indian," Solicitor General Tushar Mehta
Aug 23, 2023, 7:39 PM IST
The PM congratulated all of us and said that he would like to personally come down and congratulate each one of us. ISRO's next mission is Aditya L-1 mission which is getting ready at Sriharikota: ISRO chief S Somanath on Chandrayaan-3 success
Aug 23, 2023, 7:35 PM IST
"Congratulations ISRO on your successful Chandrayaan-3 lunar South Pole landing and congratulations to India on being the 4th country to successfully soft-land a spacecraft on the Moon. We’re glad to be your partner on this mission", tweets NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.
Aug 23, 2023, 7:34 PM IST
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat witnesses the success of Chandrayaan-3 mission and speaks on it
"In this Amrit Kaal, we have witnessed a true moment of amrit varsha. Now we should work toward our duty..."
#WATCH | RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat witnesses the success of Chandrayaan-3 mission and speaks on it
"In this Amrit Kaal, we have witnessed a true moment of amrit varsha. Now we should work toward our duty..." pic.twitter.com/CbXvAlNiUI
On the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the south pole of the moon, actor Anupam Kher says, "There has been no moment in my life happier than this. We used to sing in childhood, 'Chanda mama door ke', but it is no longer far away. I bow down and salute the nation today, I especially salute the ISRO scientists as their success is achieved... This is history... Can you imagine an Indian walking on earth anywhere today and people looking at him and saying, 'Look that's an Indian'. We're the first nation that has reached the South Pole. We're the first people who landed there..."
Aug 23, 2023, 7:33 PM IST
We all are proud, Country filled with happiness...under the leadership of PM Modi, a new India has risen...", says Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan as Chandrayaan-3 successfully lands on the Moon.
Aug 23, 2023, 7:19 PM IST
Chandrayaan-3's successful landing on the moon's south pole is a source of immense inspiration, showcasing dedication and technological prowess of india to the world: 'Kantara' actor Rishab Shetty.
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Aug 21, 2023, 12:32 pm IST
The Indian Space Research Organisation said the module would undergo internal checks and await the sunrise at the designated landing site.
Aug 21, 2023, 12:32 pm IST
The deboosting operation has reduced the orbit of the Lander Module to 25 km x 134 km.
Aug 21, 2023, 12:32 pm IST
The Chandrayaan-3 mission underwent a second and final deboosting operation bringing its Lander Module nearer to Moon, the Isro said on Sunday.
Aug 21, 2023, 12:55 pm IST
Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi slammed actor Prakash Raj for his tweet mocking the Chandryaan-3 moon mission and said it was “shameful”. “I condemn Prakash Raj for this shameful tweet. Success of ISRO is success of India. #Chandrayaan3 #VikramLander,” Singhvi said in a post on X.
Aug 21, 2023, 12:57 pm IST
Annapurni Subramaniam, director of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, expressed hope that Russia will be able to overcome the setback of the Luna-25 crash and continue with its lunar exploration plans.
"Russia has a long and distinguished history in space exploration," Subramaniam said. "They were the first country to land on the moon, and they have a wealth of knowledge and experience in this area. I'm sure they will be able to learn from this setback and move forward."
Subramaniam also expressed confidence that Russia will be able to successfully launch its Luna-26 and Luna-27 missions as planned. "These missions are important for Russia's space program, and I'm sure they will do everything they can to make them a success," she said.
#WATCH | Bengaluru: On Russia Luna-25 crash, Director, Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Annapurni Subramaniam says, "A very big credential regarding space exploration 50 years ago and they attempted this after about 50 years. We hope that they still continue to have the… pic.twitter.com/79L1VYRBkC
Before ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 makes its landing on the Moon's surface on August 23, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan extended his heartfelt wishes for the triumphant lunar endeavor.
Aug 21, 2023, 1:05 pm IST
ISRO announced that the lander module (LM), which includes the lander named 'Vikram' and the rover 'Pragyan', is anticipated to make a touchdown on the lunar surface at 6:04 pm on Wednesday, August 23.
Aug 21, 2023, 1:07 pm IST
“Here are the images of Lunar far side area captured by the Lander Hazard Detection and Avoidance Camera (LHDAC),” a tweet by ISRO said.
Chandrayaan-3 Mission:
Here are the images of Lunar far side area captured by the Lander Hazard Detection and Avoidance Camera (LHDAC).
This camera that assists in locating a safe landing area -- without boulders or deep trenches -- during the descent is developed by ISRO… pic.twitter.com/rwWhrNFhHB
Chandrayaan 3 exchanges greetings with Chandrayaan2. That confirms, the communication systems are in perfect order.. close to the hour of landing, tweets Union Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh
India's third lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, exchanged greetings with its predecessor, Chandrayaan-2, just hours before its scheduled landing on the Moon on August 23.
Nilesh M Desai, Director, Space Applications Centre-ISRO, Ahmedabad on Chandrayaan-3 landing on the Moon
"On August 23, two hours before Chandrayaan-3 lands on the Moon, we will take a decision on whether or not it will be appropriate to land it at that time based on the health of the lander module and the conditions on the Moon. In case, if any factor appears to be not favourable, then we will land the module on the Moon on August 27. No problem should occur and we will be able to land the module on August 23"
Aug 21, 2023, 7:09 pm IST
On Chandrayaan 3 landing, actor Kareena Kapoor Khan says, "It's a great moment for India and a proud moment for every Indian. All of us are waiting to watch it. I'm going to do that with my boys."
#WATCH | On Chandrayaan 3 landing, actor Kareena Kapoor Khan says, "It's a great moment for India and a proud moment for every Indian. All of us are waiting to watch it. I'm going to do that with my boys." pic.twitter.com/MLJKJjoPsS
Hate sees only Hate.. i was referring to a joke of #Armstrong times .. celebrating our kerala Chaiwala .. which Chaiwala did the TROLLS see ?? .. if you dont get a joke then the joke is on you .. GROW UP #justasking: Prakash Raj tweets a clarification on the controversy.
Aug 21, 2023, 8:40 pm IST
On Chandrayaan 3 landing, Mayank N. Vahia, Astronomy Professor, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, says, "Chandrayaan 3 is about to land on the surface of the moon. The first Chandrayaan mission proved that there's water on the moon. Chandrayaan 2 mission had to put a lander on the southern pole of the moon, things didn't work out properly. But the modular mission for Chandrayaan 2 was remarkably successful...To give you an idea of how difficult it is to land on the moon, you can see the Russians could not succeed in landing Luna-25...Now we are about to see what I'm sure will be a successful landing on August 23. Chandrayaan 3 will help us identify water, water sources and minerals."
Aug 22, 2023, 9:02 am IST
The Vikram lander is steadily approaching the Moon and is poised for a gentle touchdown on Wednesday at 6.04 pm. Following this, various payloads will be deployed onto the lunar surface. These payloads have been designed to measure temperature, thermal conductivity, seismic activity, and conduct other exploratory tasks.
Aug 22, 2023, 9:03 am IST
Simultaneously, the Pragyan rover will carry payloads aimed at identifying the elements present in the vicinity of the landing site.
Aug 22, 2023, 9:04 am IST
Following a soft landing on Wednesday, the Lander Module's Vikram and the accompanying rover Pragyan will embark on a surface exploration mission on the Moon's south pole. This endeavor is scheduled to span approximately 14 Earth days, equivalent to a single lunar day.
Aug 22, 2023, 9:04 am IST
Furthermore, the current focus of the Chandrayaan-3 mission involves identifying an optimal landing site on the lunar surface. This crucial step aims to achieve a groundbreaking landing on the uncharted side of the Moon, adding a historic dimension to the mission.
Aug 22, 2023, 11:08 am IST
With India's third lunar mission's landing drawing closer, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed higher education institutions to arrange special gatherings on Wednesday evening and broadcast the event live for students.
Aug 22, 2023, 11:09 am IST
People from across nation extend wishes ahead of landing; ‘#AllTheBestChandrayaan3’
Here's another set of greetings from people across India.
— LVM3-M4/CHANDRAYAAN-3 MISSION (@chandrayaan_3) August 22, 2023
Aug 22, 2023, 11:10 am IST
People pray for success of the Indian lunar mission
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh | Havan being performed at Kamakhya Temple in Varanasi for the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the moon, on August 23. pic.twitter.com/42CyiFDvhn
European Space Agency's antennas will support ISRO during the Moon landing
Our New Norcia antenna will serve as a back-up for @isro's ground station during the #Chandrayaan_3 landing, currently planned for Wednesday 23 August. https://t.co/3IoHSC8JaQ
A day after the Russian space agency Roscosmos announced its Moon mission ‘Luna 25’ had crashed, the chief of the agency vowed to “stay in the lunar race”.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Tuesday said the Chandrayaan 3 mission was on schedule and shared images of the moon captured by the Lander Position Detection Camera (LPDC) from an altitude of about 70 km.
Aug 22, 2023, 1:35 pm IST
"The mission is on schedule. Systems are undergoing regular checks. Smooth sailing is continuing," ISRO tweeted.
Chandrayaan-3 Mission: The mission is on schedule. Systems are undergoing regular checks. Smooth sailing is continuing.
The Mission Operations Complex (MOX) is buzzed with energy & excitement!
The live telecast of the landing operations at MOX/ISTRAC begins at 17:20 Hrs. IST… pic.twitter.com/Ucfg9HAvrY
On Wednesday, the nation will collectively hold its breath for an intense twenty minutes as the Vikram lander of Chandrayaan-3 endeavors to perform a soft landing on the lunar surface in the evening. This pivotal moment in India's space exploration has been aptly coined "twenty minutes of terror," akin to the suspenseful finale of a T-20 cricket match.
Uttar Pradesh to live telecast 'Chandrayaan-3' landing in all state-run schools
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced that the moon landing by 'Chandrayaan-3's will be telecast live in all State. -run shools in Uttar Pardesh. Schools will open specially for one hour in the evening for the viewing.
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