“Chandrayaan 3: Exciting Moments as the Touchdown Timer Begins!”

In a significant achievement, ISRO has successfully modified the orbit of the Chandrayaan-3 mission’s lander module, paving the way for its anticipated gentle landing on the Moon’s surface at 18:04 hours on August 23. Prior to the planned soft landing, the lander module, consisting of the ‘Vikram’ lander and the ‘Pragyan’ rover, will undergo thorough internal evaluations.

Initially scheduled for touchdown at 5:47 pm on August 23, ISRO has adjusted the timing to 6:04 pm, displaying their precision in mission planning.

The second and final deboosting maneuver has effectively repositioned the lander module’s orbit to 25 km x 134 km. Following this, the module will undergo internal assessments while awaiting sunrise at the designated landing site. The powered descent is expected to commence around 5:45 pm IST on August 23, 2023, according to ISRO’s announcement on ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) during the early hours of Sunday.

ISRO emphasizes that the upcoming Chandrayaan-3 mission’s successful soft landing on the Moon marks a significant milestone in India’s space exploration efforts. This achievement reflects the nation’s advancements in science, engineering, technology, and industry.

For those eager to witness this historic event, live coverage will begin on August 23, 2023, starting at 5:27 pm IST. The broadcast will be available on various platforms, including the ISRO website, its YouTube channel, ISRO’s Facebook page, and DD National TV channel.