The Chandrayaan-3 mission is India’s third moon mission. It aims to place a lander and rover on the lunar surface for about 14 Earth days. The rover weighs 26 kilograms. It will fly to the moon inside the lander.
The Chandrayaan-3 mission aims to explore the lunar south pole. This region has frozen water. It could provide oxygen, fuel, and water for future moon missions. It could also help establish a permanent moon colony.
The mission’s soft landing will be telecast live on YouTube on August 23, 2023, starting at 17:20 IST. The event will be available on various platforms, including ISRO’s website, YouTube, Facebook page, and DD National TV channel.
What is the Chandrayaan-3 mission?
India’s third lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, aims for a safe landing, a rover roving on the moon’s surface, and in-situ scientific experiments. The mission received a special message from the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter.
India tried to land on the south pole of the moon in 2019 but failed. Chandrayaan-2’s orbiter was safely sent into space, but the lander and rover fell to the surface, not far from where Chandrayaan-3 would try to land.
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has collaborated with international space agencies like the European Space Agency, the Australian Space Agency, and NASA.
Importance of the soft-landing
The soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 is a significant milestone in the mission, as it ignites curiosity and passion among the youth, fostering a sense of pride and unity as we celebrate the excellence of Indian science and technology.
P. K. Ghosh, a space strategist, has pointed out the challenges of a successful soft landing for Chandrayaan 3. The spacecraft is scheduled to land on the moon on Wednesday at 18:04 IST. Ghosh emphasized the biggest challenge: navigating from a horizontal to a vertical position. Chandrayaan 3 had its second and final deboosting operation. It will land on the moon on Wednesday.
How do I watch the live broadcast?
You can watch the live telecast of Chandrayaan-3’s soft landing on YouTube by clicking above. The Chandrayaan-3 landing event is on Wednesday, August 23 at 6:04 p.m. Indian Standard Time. It is India’s third lunar mission. The event will be live-telecast on DD National TV. India’s third lunar mission will be available at 5:27 p.m.
We wish the Chandrayaan-3 mission all the success and hope that it achieves its objectives. On behalf of Team Theblogger, we wish all Indians a proud moment and encourage everyone to watch the live telecast and follow the mission’s progress.
Also Read, ISRO’s Chandrayaan 3 Launch Date And Spacecraft’s Details
FAQs
What countries have successfully performed a soft-landing on the Moon?
ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 mission, if successful in landing a robotic lunar rover on the moon, would make India the fourth country to master soft-landing on the lunar surface, following the US, China, and the former Soviet Union.
What is the significance of the soft-landing of Chandrayaan-3?
The soft-landing of Chandrayaan-3 is significant as it could lead to future NASA’s Artemis program, allowing semi-permanent human habitation on the lunar southlands.
What is the time of Chandrayaan-3 landing?
Chandrayaan-3’s lander is set to land on the Moon at 6:04 pm IST on August 23, 2023, with live viewing available from 5:20 pm IST on Wednesday, ISRO believes this will spark youth interest in space exploration.
When and where can I watch the live telecast of the Chandrayaan-3 landing?
The live telecast of the Chandrayaan-3 landing can be watched on ISRO’s YouTube channel starting at 7:57 a.m. Eastern time on August 23. The actual landing is scheduled to occur 37 minutes later, and the lander should be safely touched down on the moon within seconds.
