The lander module of India’s Chandrayaan 3 mission has successfully separated from the propulsion module, bringing the country one step closer to its goal of soft landing on the Moon.
The separation was announced by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Twitter, along with a live video feed of the event. The lander module is now on its own, and will continue to orbit the Moon until it is ready to make its descent.
The Chandrayaan 3 mission is India’s third lunar exploration mission, and its first attempt to soft land on the Moon since the Chandrayaan 2 mission in 2019. The lander module is carrying the Pragyan rover, which will be deployed on the lunar surface to study the Moon’s surface and atmosphere.
The separation of the lander module is a major milestone for the Chandrayaan 3 mission, and brings India one step closer to achieving its goal of soft landing on the Moon.
The separation was announced by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Twitter, along with a live video feed of the event. The lander module is now on its own, and will continue to orbit the Moon until it is ready to make its descent.
The lander Vikram thanked the Propulsion Module for taking it closer to the Moon, and said that it would now begin the process of decelerating and landing on the lunar surface. This work will start from tomorrow.
The successful separation of the lander module is a major achievement for the ISRO, and is a significant step forward in India’s journey to space exploration. The success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission will help India to further its scientific research and technological capabilities, and will also boost the morale of the Indian people.