The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has officially announced the launch date for the highly anticipated Chandrayaan 3 lunar mission. Scheduled for July 14, the mission aims to achieve a successful soft landing on the lunar surface. ISRO has revealed that the launch vehicle, LVM3-M4, is already mated to the Chandrayaan 3 spacecraft, signaling readiness for the upcoming mission.
Announcing the launch of Chandrayaan-3:
🚀LVM3-M4/Chandrayaan-3 🛰️Mission:
The launch is now scheduled for
📆July 14, 2023, at 2:35 pm IST
from SDSC, SriharikotaStay tuned for the updates!
— ISRO (@isro) July 6, 2023
Launch Details and Livestream
The Chandrayaan 3 mission is scheduled to take off on July 14 at 2:35 PM IST from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota, India. ISRO will be live-streaming the launch across various platforms to keep the public updated on the progress of the mission as it exits the Earth’s atmosphere.
Mission Objectives and Modifications
The primary objective of the Chandrayaan 3 mission is to achieve a safe landing of the lander on the lunar surface and subsequently deploy a rover to conduct a series of experiments. Compared to the previous Chandrayaan-2 mission, several modifications have been made to the current lander. It now features four motors instead of five, and certain software changes have been implemented to enhance its performance.
Spectro-polarimetry of Habitable Planet Earth (SHAPE) Payload
One notable addition to the Chandrayaan 3 mission is the inclusion of the Spectro-polarimetry of Habitable Planet Earth (SHAPE) payload. This advanced equipment is designed to conduct extensive studies and gather valuable data on Earth’s spectral and polarimetric measurements from the lunar orbit. The SHAPE payload will play a crucial role in expanding our understanding of Earth and advancing scientific research in the field of planetary exploration.
Excitement and Expectations
The Chandrayaan 3 mission has generated significant excitement and anticipation, as it represents another milestone in India’s space exploration endeavors. With the goal of a successful soft landing on the lunar surface, ISRO is poised to make significant progress in lunar exploration and scientific discovery.
As the launch date approaches, space enthusiasts and the general public are eagerly awaiting updates and insights into this ambitious mission. The live stream of the launch will provide a unique opportunity to witness the progress of Chandrayaan 3 as it embarks on its journey to the Moon.
Stay tuned for more updates as we countdown to the historic launch of the Chandrayaan 3 mission on July 14!
