Chandrayaan-3 Conquering the Moon's South Pole

Chandrayaan-3, India's third lunar mission, made an unprecedented soft landing at the Moon's south pole on 23rd August at approximately 6:04 pm.

Captivating lunar visuals have been shared by the lander's onboard cameras. The successful landing of #chandrayaan3 makes India a part of many other countries like the US, China, and the former Soviet Union in mastering the art of soft landing on the Moon.?

Beyond international acclaim, the mission embodies India's aspiration to stimulate local research and talent. With an INR 600 crore investment, the mission embarked on July 14, propelled by the Launch Vehicle Mark-III (LVM-3) rocket, on a 41-day odyssey to approach the Moon's southernmost point, with multiple rescheduling the LM finally landed successfully on the 23rd August.

This triumphant expedition from discovery to mastery of the Moon's formidable terrain radiates a spirit for exploration and innovation. By achieving what was once deemed impossible, Chandrayaan-3 lights the way for countless aspiring scientists, engineers, and space enthusiasts to follow their dreams.

• The mission's success signifies that the cosmos is not so out of reach, and space research is a tangible avenue for the nation's burgeoning talent to explore and excel.
• The sight of the LM gracefully touching down, leaves an indelible mark on the aspirations of generations to come, propelling India into a new era of space exploration and discovery!