After the US, China, and the Soviet Union, India became the fourth nation in the world to have perfected the science of soft landing on the lunar surface. Today at 6:04 PM as planned, the Chandrayaan 3 Moon Landing was successful as the Lander Module touched down on the moon. By achieving this, India became the first and only nation to set foot on the Moon’s south pole, making history in the process.
LIVE updates on the Chandrayaan 3 moon landing: After the US, China, and the Soviet Union, India became the fourth nation in the world to have perfected the science of soft landing on the lunar surface. Today at 6:04 PM as planned, the Lander Module touched down on the moon.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is taking extra precautions with this mission in light of the history of India’s previous lunar mission, which met with failure in the final 20 minutes before attempting a landing.
The final minutes before lunar touchdown were known as the “20 or 17 minutes of terror” because of the significant risk they posed to the mission. At this point, the operating process would change to an autonomous mode, requiring the Vikram lander to engage its propulsion systems at specific times and altitude thresholds.
Current News And Live Coverage Of The Chandrayaan 3 Landing
6:30 PM: Manohar Lal Khattar of Haryana, “Arey Maza aa gya, wah! The Moon has gotten closer to us, as you can see. The moment Tiranga is lifted onto the moon is one of delight. Chandrayaan-3, which successfully landed on the Moon, is reflecting India’s presence there. I would want to thank ISRO and its scientists on this special occasion for their expertise, bravery, and genius in achieving this success.
#WATCH | Chandigarh: "Arey Waah, Maza aa gya! Look, the Moon has came more closer to us. It's a moment of joy as Tiranga gets hoisted on Moon. After landing on the Moon succcessfully Chandrayaan-3 is reflecting India's presence on the Lunar surface. On this great occasion, I… https://t.co/L4Nlf8jZzw pic.twitter.com/pk3kczpUaS
— ANI (@ANI) August 23, 2023
6:05 PM: When India became the first nation to set foot on the Lunar South Pole, it wrote history.
#WATCH | We have become the first country to go near the South Pole of the Moon: P Veeramuthuvel, Project Director of Chandrayaan-3 Mission pic.twitter.com/7hOPFCERu8
— ANI (@ANI) August 23, 2023
“Humne dharti par sankalp kiya aur chand pe usse sakaar kiya…India is now on the Moon,” said PM Modi in reference to Chandrayaan-3 at 6:05 PM.
#WATCH | "Humne dharti par sankalp kiya aur chand pe usse sakaar kiya…India is now on the Moon," says PM Modi. pic.twitter.com/QgZNB6MI1z
— ANI (@ANI) August 23, 2023
6:04 PM: Chandrayaan-3 successfully lands on the moon, marking a historic milestone. By achieving this, India became the first and only nation to set foot on the Moon’s south pole, making history in the process.
Chandrayaan-3 Mission:
— ISRO (@isro) August 23, 2023
'India🇮🇳,
I reached my destination
and you too!'
: Chandrayaan-3
Chandrayaan-3 has successfully
soft-landed on the moon 🌖!.
Congratulations, India🇮🇳!#Chandrayaan_3#Ch3
