Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander underwent a crucial deboosting manoeuvre and descended to a slightly lower orbit on Friday, after successfully getting separated from the propulsion module the day before.
Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander is about to undergo a crucial deboosting manoeuvre and descend to a slightly lower orbit on Friday, after successfully getting separated from the propulsion module the day before.
Deboosting is the process of slowing down to position itself in an orbit where the orbit's closest point to the Moon (Perilune) is 30 km and the farthest point (the Apolune) is 100 km.
"Chandrayaan3 will reach to the moon on August 23...This is an important project for India. We are going to make soft landing for the first time. I am confident, we will succeed..." Dr V Narayanan said.
"10..9…8…7…6..5..4..3..2…1.. And #Chandrayaan3 launched ! What an exciting sight and moment ! Our @isro launches #Chandrayaan-3 Moon mission from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. Salute and congratulations to #TeamIsro! Jai Hind," Fadnavis tweeted.
"New Flight of New India". Congratulations to the entire team of @isro including great scientists of the country for the successful launch of #Chandrayaan3. The country is moving towards creating a new history under the leadership of respected Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji. Jai Hind!"
"Heartiest congratulations to @isro for the successful launch of the historic #Chandrayaan3 mission that will showcase India's technological capabilities to the world and expand our understanding of the lunar surface," Nadda tweeted.