Chandrayaan-3, India's third lunar mission, landed on the Moon on August 23, 2023, at 6:04 PM IST. The lander, Vikram, touched down safely on the lunar surface near the South Pole. This made India the fourth country to successfully land a spacecraft on the Moon.
[Image of Chandrayaan-3 landing on the Moon]
The Chandrayaan-3 mission is a significant achievement for India's space program. It demonstrates the country's growing technological capabilities and its commitment to space exploration.
The mission is also important for the global scientific community. Chandrayaan-3 will carry a suite of instruments that will study the Moon's geology, mineralogy, and atmosphere. The data collected by the mission will help scientists to better understand the Moon and its history.
The landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon is a moment of pride for India and for the world. It is a testament to the power of human ingenuity and our desire to explore the cosmos.