The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch its third lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, on July 14, 2023, at 2:35 pm IST. This mission is a follow-up to the Chandrayaan-1 and Chandrayaan-2 missions, which successfully orbited the Moon and made soft landings on its surface. The main objective of Chandrayaan-3 is to conduct a soft landing on the Moon and deploy a rover to explore the lunar surface. The mission will be carried out using the LVM3-M1 rocket, a heavy-lift launch vehicle developed by ISRO. The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft will consist of an orbiter, a lander, and a rover.
The orbiter will orbit the Moon for a year, while the lander will touch down on the lunar surface in the Bay of Crisium. The rover will then deploy from the lander and explore the lunar surface for one lunar day, which is about 14 Earth days.
The Chandrayaan-3 mission is a significant milestone for India’s space program, making it the fourth country to successfully land a rover on the Moon. The mission is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the ISRO team and is expected to inspire future generations of scientists and engineers. ISRO has been conducting extensive preparations for the launch, with the launch vehicle undergoing rigorous tests and the spacecraft thoroughly checked and calibrated. The launch of Chandrayaan-3 will be a historic event for India, making it the fourth country to successfully land a rover on the Moon.