Bengaluru: The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has announced that the final deceleration of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft has been successful, bringing the Vikram lander one step closer to landing on the moon.
The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft, consisting of a propulsion module, a lunar lander, and a lunar exploration vehicle, was launched from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh on July 14. Since then, it has been traveling in lunar orbit, with its distance gradually decreasing.
On the 17th, the crucial task of separating the Vikram lander from the spacecraft in the lunar orbit was successfully accomplished. As a result, ISRO released photographs taken by the Vikram lander on the lunar surface.
ISRO took to social media to share the exciting news of the spacecraft’s final deceleration. The operation, which aims to slow down the spacecraft’s speed, was declared a success by the organization.
In an official statement, ISRO said, “The Vikram lander is scheduled to land on the moon at 5.45 pm on the 23rd. Vikram successfully landed the lander at a distance of 25×134 km from the Moon. The next step is to land the lander on the moon.”
The successful final deceleration brings India one step closer to its exploration mission on the moon. With the anticipated landing of the Vikram lander on the lunar surface scheduled for the 23rd, the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft aims to gather crucial data and expand our understanding of the moon.
This achievement signifies a significant milestone for ISRO and the Indian space exploration program. The organization’s efforts have been met with praise and excitement globally, as India continues to make its mark in the field of space exploration.
As the world awaits the historic landing of the Vikram lander on the moon, ISRO continues its preparations and closely monitors the spacecraft’s progress. All eyes will be on the mission on the 23rd at 5.45 pm, as India prepares to take another giant leap in space exploration.