Chandrayaan-3: India's Lunar Leap Embodies Global Unity and Exploration
Chandrayaan-3 live updates | Vikram lander successfully lands on Moon; India becomes 4th country to make soft landing on lunar surface @ISRO https://t.co/mq0xeIXt9k pic.twitter.com/aINJaU40QZ
— padmapradeep (@padmapradeep) August 23, 2023
On August 23, the 
Chandrayaan-3 Lander Module, part of 🚀 ISRO's third lunar endeavor which launched on July 14, accomplished a soft landing on the 🌕 Moon. This milestone places India in an exclusive club, joining the likes of the former USSR, the U.S., and China in achieving a soft lunar landing. Applauding ISRO's scientists, PM Modi remarked, "This lunar success isn't just India's triumph. Our 'one earth, one family, one future' philosophy reverberates worldwide. The moon mission mirrors this human-centric principle, making this victory a shared achievement for all of humanity."
At exactly 6.03 p.m., the atmosphere was electric ⚡ at ISRO's Mission Operations Complex in Bengaluru as the lander made contact with the Moon. In the ensuing hours, the Lander will release the Rover 🤖 to conduct on-the-spot chemical analysis of the Moon. Both the Lander and the Rover, with a mission lifespan of one Lunar day (equivalent to 14 Earth days), are equipped with scientific instruments 🔬 for lunar experiments.
ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission marks a monumental chapter in space exploration for India and the world at large. By achieving a soft landing near the Moon's south pole, India not only showcases its advanced space capabilities but also reinforces the universal spirit of exploration and collaboration. As nations around the world continue their celestial pursuits, such feats underline the importance of shared knowledge and unity in striving for the unknown.
This mission, a blend of technological prowess and global solidarity, reiterates that our collective gaze towards the stars ✨ can yield wonders, fostering a brighter future for humanity on and beyond Earth.
