'India Took A Walk On The Moon', Says ISRO As Pragyan Rover Rolls Out Of Vikram Lander

In a significant update following Chandrayaan 3's momentous soft landing on the moon's south pole, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) tweeted about an exciting development.

The rover Pragyan has successfully descended from the Vikram lander and embarked on its exploration of the lunar surface.

"Made in India, Made for the Moon, The Ch-3 Rover ramped down from the Lander and India took a walk on the moon!" Isro tweeted.

Following its triumphant soft landing at 6:04 pm on Wednesday, Chandrayaan 3 embarked on the next phase of its mission as it patiently waited for the lunar dust to settle. The delicate procedure of Pragyan rover's emergence from the embrace of the Vikram lander commenced, unveiling a momentous chapter in India's space journey. Pawan K Goenka, the chairman of Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre, generously shared the first glimpse of Pragyan's emergence from Vikram.

Chandrayaan 3: Unfolding in the Last 12 Hours

At 6:04 pm, a historic soft landing was achieved on the moon's south pole, a carefully selected flat terrain for this monumental feat. A captivating photo of the landing site was captured and transmitted to Earth through the landing imager camera.

The vital communication link between the Chandrayaan 3 lander and MOX-ISTRAC Bengaluru was established, facilitating the exchange of data. As the lander descended, it captured remarkable snapshots of the landing sequence, which were subsequently dispatched to Earth for analysis.

With precision and anticipation, the rover Pragyan initiated its departure from the lander's hold.

Captured for the world to witness, the first image of Pragyan's emergence from Vikram was transmitted back to Earth, marking a culmination of dedicated efforts.

The Journey Continues: Pragyan's Exploration

As the rover Pragyan embarked on its first steps, it smoothly transitioned from the lander and embarked on its exploration of the lunar surface. This phase will involve meticulously planned maneuvers, data collection, and analysis, adding yet another layer of accomplishment to India's remarkable lunar quest.