Chandrayaan 3: ISRO's lunar mission inches closer to landing; What lies ahead in upcoming week

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Also Read:India's first space-based solar observatory Aditya-L1 gets ready for launch, announces ISRO Chandrayaan-3 represents India's third lunar expedition and its second endeavor to achieve a delicate landing on the Moon's terrain. Following the unsuccessful Chandrayaan-2 mission in 2019, this new mission serves as a subsequent step. Its primary purpose is to showcase India's comprehensive ability to perform a secure landing and traverse the lunar surface.

Launched effectively on July 14 via the GSLV Mark 3 (LVM 3) heavy-lift launch vehicle from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh's Sriharikota, the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft is poised to touch down on the moon's exterior come August 23. Presently, the spacecraft has traversed approximately two-thirds of the journey towards the Moon and is presently engaged in a sequence of orbital adjustments. Chandrayaan-3 comprises an array of electronic and mechanical elements meticulously designed to facilitate a secure and gentle touchdown on the lunar surface.

These encompass navigation sensors, propulsion systems, guidance and control mechanisms, and other crucial subsystems. Furthermore, the spacecraft incorporates functionalities for deploying the rover, antennas for two-way communication, and various other onboard electronic components. Chandrayaan-3 is primarily focused on achieving three key goals: a secure and gentle moon landing, enabling the rover to traverse the lunar terrain, and conducting scientific experiments in situ.