Chandrayaan-3 captures first look of the moon after successful lunar orbit insertion
Chandigarh, August 6 – Chandrayaan-3, the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) lunar mission, has captured its first glimpse of the moon after being inserted into its orbit on August 5. In a tweet, ISRO shared an image of the moon taken by the spacecraft during the Lunar Orbit Insertion (LOI) operation.
The successful insertion into the lunar orbit was confirmed on Saturday, and the next step in the mission is for Chandrayaan-3 to reduce its orbit. This crucial operation is scheduled to take place at 11 pm on Sunday, according to ISRO.
After the successful entry into the moon’s orbit, the spacecraft sent a message to ISRO stating, “I am feeling lunar gravity.” This indicates that the Chandrayaan-3 mission is progressing as planned.
ISRO has set a target date of August 23 for Chandrayaan-3 to attempt a soft landing on the surface of the moon. This landing would mark a significant milestone for India’s space exploration program.
The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft’s first look at the moon provides a glimpse into the incredible journey and scientific discoveries that lie ahead. ISRO’s use of social media, particularly Twitter, to share updates on the mission has allowed the public to stay informed and engage with the journey to the moon.
The #ISRO, #SocialMedia, and #Twitter hashtags have been used to promote awareness of the mission on social media platforms. This approach has helped create excitement and interest among people, both in India and around the world, about the progress of Chandrayaan-3.
As the mission continues to unfold, ISRO’s communication through social media will undoubtedly play a crucial role in keeping the public informed and engaged. The Chandrayaan-3 mission represents India’s continued commitment to advancing space exploration and scientific research, and its success will be a testament to the dedication and expertise of ISRO’s scientists and engineers.