India's Historic Chandrayaan-3 Mission Successfully Lands at Moon's South Pole
On August 23, 2023, India achieved a monumental feat with the successful landing of its Chandrayaan-3 mission on the moon's south pole. This significant accomplishment not only marks a pivotal moment in India's space endeavours but also stands as a remarkable achievement for the global space community. Chandrayaan-3 Rocket ( Source – isro ) Launched on July 14, 2023, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, the Chandrayaan-3 mission is designed to explore the lunar south pole, an area believed to harbour substantial water ice deposits. Beyond its primary objective, the mission aims to conduct experiments that delve into the moon's geology, atmosphere, and environment. The mission's lander, named Vikram, made history at 6:04 PM IST (12:30 GMT) as it successfully touched down on the lunar surface. This achievement made India the first nation to accomplish a controlled landing at the moon's southern pole. The lander carried the Pragyaan rover, which was de...