India Makes History, Lands on Moon's South Polar Region
India's Chandrayaan-3 mission made history on August 23, 2023, when it successfully landed on the moon's south polar region. This is the first time any country has landed a spacecraft in this region of the moon.
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India's Chandrayaan-3 mission made history on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, when it successfully landed on the moon's south polar region. This is the first time any country has landed a spacecraft in this region of the moon.
The Chandrayaan-3 mission consists of a lander and a rover. The lander, named Vikram, touched down on the moon's surface at 8:33 a.m. EDT. The rover, named Pragyan, will roll down a ramp from the lander and explore the surrounding area.
Chandrayaan-3 Mission:
— ISRO (@isro) August 23, 2023
Updates:
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#Ch3 pic.twitter.com/ctjpxZmbom
The Chandrayaan-3 mission is a major achievement for India's space program. It is the fourth country to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon, and the first to land in the south polar region.
Chandrayaan-3 Mission:
— ISRO (@isro) August 23, 2023
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 ????… pic.twitter.com/xi7RVz5UvW
The south polar region of the moon is of particular interest to scientists because it is thought to contain water ice. Water ice could be a valuable resource for future astronauts, as it could be used to produce water, air, and rocket fuel.
The Chandrayaan-3 mission is a major step forward in India's space program. It demonstrates India's ability to land spacecraft on the moon and explore its surface. The mission is also a major boost for international cooperation in space exploration.
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The successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 was met with congratulations from around the world. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson congratulated India on the achievement, saying that it was "a historic moment for India and for all of us who dream of exploring the moon."
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! https://t.co/UJArS7gsTv
— Bill Nelson (@SenBillNelson) August 23, 2023
The Chandrayaan-3 mission is a major milestone in India's space program and in the exploration of the moon. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The mission is sure to inspire future generations of scientists and engineers to explore space.
