Chandrayaan-3 ISRO

Delhi, Aug 22: As India eagerly awaits its third lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, there is a possibility that the moon landing might be postponed to August 27, according to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The scheduled date for the mission is August 23 at 6.04 pm, with a live transmission set to begin at 5.20 pm.

Chandrayaan-3, initiated in 2019 with the aim of achieving a “soft landing” on the Moon’s south pole, recently established two-way communication with Chandrayaan-2’s orbiter, already in lunar orbit. However, during its descent to the lunar surface, contact was lost when the spacecraft reached as close as 2.1 kilometers to the moon.

Bollywood actor Anupam Kher expressed his anticipation for the mission, sharing a message of hope and excitement on Twitter. He wrote, “Dear scientist, staff, technicians and everyone at @isro! 140 crore Indians in India and millions of Indians all over the world are already looking up at the #Moon with prayers in their hearts and hope in their eyes for #Chandrayaan_3 to proudly land. Thanks in advance for giving us a great reason to celebrate what it means to be an Indian. Touch wood! Thu thu! Jai Ho! Tomorrow around 6.03 pm I will scream my guts out – JAI HIND!! 🌕😍❤️”.

However, ISRO has hinted at a possible postponement of the moon landing to August 27, depending on the favorability of certain factors. This decision will be made with the utmost caution to ensure the success of the mission.

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ISRO has also announced that Chandrayaan-3’s “soft landing” on the Moon will be live-streamed, marking a remarkable milestone in India’s space exploration journey. The live coverage is scheduled for August 23, 2023, starting at 5:20 pm IST. Viewers can watch the event on various platforms, including the ISRO Website, YouTube, ISRO’s Facebook page, and DD National TV channel.

This mission holds great significance for India’s scientific and technological advancements and represents a substantial step forward in the nation’s space exploration endeavors. The live coverage will provide an opportunity for people to witness this historic event and celebrate India’s progress in the field of space exploration.