India on Moon

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑, 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐧, 4th country in the world to achieve this feat. Congratulations to the ISRO – Indian Space Research Organization and the country.

India’s determination is evident after discovering water on the Moon with Chandrayaan-1 in 2008 and facing challenges with Chandrayaan-2 in 2019. The nation celebrates as Chandrayaan-3 successfully achieves a soft landing, marking a pivotal moment in its space journey.

Chandrayaan-3 stands as a testament to India’s unwavering spirit, boasting several “firsts” in the nation’s space history:

– First successful soft landing since the Chandrayaan-2 mission.
– The mission landed a rover and lander on the lunar south pole, an area believed to be rich in water ice, making India the first country to land in this unexplored region.

With an investment of ~ ₹700 crores and an anticipated mission lifespan of one year, Chandrayaan-3 epitomizes India’s resolve and technological capability.

The mission was launched atop the mighty GSLV Mk III rocket from Sriharikota, travelling for over 40 days to reach the Moon. This mission serves as a testing ground for state-of-the-art technological advancements that could shape future Moon missions, such as:

– A revamped guidance, navigation, and control system.
– An advanced communication system for both the lander and rover.
– An innovative thermal management system.

The lander, named Vikram, now carries more fuel due to its increased weight over its predecessor. Together with Pragyan, the rover, their combined weight is an impressive 3,900 kg, pushing the GSLV Mk III rocket to its capacity.

Vikram and Pragyan’s primary objectives are to investigate the Moon’s mysteries through soil analysis, detect water ice, and understand its environment. Vikram uses tools like a moonquake seismometer and a retro-reflector to study the Moon’s gravitational relationship with planets. Pragyan will analyze the lunar surface and atmosphere while monitoring tectonic movements.

The lunar south pole, with its mysterious shadowy expanses, is believed to hold water ice. Missions like Chandrayaan-3 and Luna-25 are pursuing this water, a potential game-changer for lunar habitation and propelling deep space explorations, including journeys to Mars.

The dedication and tireless work of the ISRO team have made this a monumental moment for India, solidifying its position among global space exploration leaders.

With Chandrayaan-3’s success, India does more than reach the Moon. It shows our dedication to learning, our spirit of exploration, and our commitment to advancing knowledge for the betterment of all humanity.

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