Congratulations to the Chandrayaan-3 Team for creating history

Congratulations to the Chandrayaan-3 Team for Creating History

In a momentous achievement for India and the world of space exploration, the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) ambitious third Moon mission, Chandrayaan-3, has successfully touched down on the lunar surface. This historic event marks India as the first country to reach the uncharted south pole of Earth’s only natural satellite.

A Historic Journey

The powered descent of Chandrayaan-3’s Lander Module (LM) began on August 23, 2023, around 6 pm. The lander, named Vikram after ISRO founder Vikram Sarabhai, accomplished a ‘soft landing’ on the Moon’s south pole. This achievement places India in an elite club of countries to achieve a soft landing on the Moon, after the US, the former Soviet Union, and China.

The Rover Pragyan

Following the successful landing, the rover Pragyan (the Sanskrit word for wisdom) began its exploration of the lunar surface. The rover is equipped with five scientific instruments designed to discover the physical characteristics of the lunar surface, study the atmosphere close to the surface, and investigate tectonic activity below the surface.

A Celebration of Success

The successful landing sparked celebrations across India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi proudly declared, “India is now on the Moon” and added, "We have reached where no other country could. It’s a joyous occasion". ISRO chief Sreedhara Panicker Somanath attributed this success to a generation of ISRO scientists.

Looking Ahead

One of Chandrayaan-3’s major goals is to hunt for water-based ice which could support human habitation on the Moon in future. It could also be used for supplying propellant for spacecraft headed to Mars and other distant destinations. Scientists believe that the surface area that remains in permanent shadow near the south pole is huge and could hold reserves of water ice.

Conclusion

The successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 is not just a victory for India but a significant milestone for global space exploration. It opens up new possibilities for lunar research and paves the way for future missions. We extend our heartiest congratulations to the entire team behind Chandrayaan-3 for their remarkable achievement and wish them all success in their ongoing scientific experiments.