Chandrayaan-3

Mission Objective

Demonstrate safe and soft landing on Lunar Surface, demonstrate Rover roving on the moon, and conduct in-situ scientific experiments.

Summary

India's third lunar exploration mission, successfully landing on the Moon's south pole.

Timeline

• Launch: 14 July 2023
• Lunar Orbit Insertion: 5 August 2023
• Landing: 23 August 2023

Key Facts

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• First mission to land near the lunar south pole.
• Pragyan rover rolled out to explore the surface.
• Lander 'Vikram' and Rover 'Pragyan' operated for one lunar day (14 Earth days).