ISRO’s triumph: Chandrayaan-3 achieves historic moon landing | Fusion - WeRIndia

In a monumental leap for space exploration, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has etched its name in history by successfully executing the Chandrayaan-3 mission’s landing on the moon’s surface on Thursday, August 23.

With a momentous touchdown by the Vikram lander, a new chapter unfolds in space achievements. With this remarkable achievement, India has become the first to land on the Moon’s south pole.

The Chandrayaan-3 mission embarked on its journey on July 14.

After a month of meticulous manoeuvring, the lander has triumphantly reached its intended destination, solidifying a historic milestone in lunar exploration.

This mission marked India’s third lunar endeavour, following the Chandrayaan-1 launched in 2009 and the Chandrayaan-2 launched on July 22, 2019.

The Vikram Lander of Chandrayaan-3 accomplished an extraordinary feat by landing on the perpetually shadowed side of the moon, a pioneering achievement for any nation.

With the entire nation celebrating this feat, ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 Moon Landing garnered unprecedented attention. Currently, it stands as India’s most extensive lunar undertaking.

The Vikram lander touched its lunar touch down around 18:04 IST, while the descent commenced at 17:45 IST.

Central to the Chandrayaan-3 mission is its ambitious objective to explore the moon’s enigmatic dark side, where researchers have discovered indications of iced water and other valuable minerals.

This unprecedented endeavour promises to unveil groundbreaking insights into lunar mysteries and potentially expand humanity’s understanding of the moon’s composition.

ISRO’s latest triumph speaks volumes about India’s growing stature in the realm of space exploration.

With each successful mission, the nation cements its prowess and determination in pushing the boundaries of scientific achievement.

As Chandrayaan-3 lands on the moon’s uncharted territory, it symbolizes not only a historic feat but also a testament to human ingenuity and the relentless pursuit of knowledge.

Transitioning to a new era of lunar exploration, ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 has lit the torch of discovery, bringing humanity closer to unravelling the mysteries of the moon’s enigmatic surface.

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