Chandrayaan-3 Moon Landing HIGHLIGHTS: Successful Lunar Landing marks India's space milestone
#WATCH | We have become the first country to go near the South Pole of the Moon: P Veeramuthuvel, Project Director of Chandrayaan-3 Mission pic.twitter.com/7hOPFCERu8
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Kabhi kaha jata tha chanda mama bahut door ke hain, ab ek din wo bhi ayega jab bacche kaha karenge chanda mama bass ek tour ke hain: PM Modi on soft landing of ISRO's third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 on the moon
#WATCH | ISRO chief S Somanath congratulates his team on the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission pic.twitter.com/ZD672osVFf
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#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow watches the landing event of Chandrayaan-3 on the moon.
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ISRO's third Lunar Mission made a successful landing on the south pole of the moon. pic.twitter.com/f08aojFLDI
ISRO chief S Somanath as Chandrayaan 3 lander module Vikram makes safe and soft landing on the Moon
The much-anticipated Chandrayaan-3 mission scripted history in the country as Chandrayaan-3 Mission successfully lands on the Moon making India the first country in the world to land its spacecraft on the lunar South Pole.
Chandrayaan's Lander begins ''power descent'' towards moon.
Altitude and velocity of Lander Module decreases
#WATCH | Union MoS Science & Technology Dr Jitendra Singh at CSIR headquarters in Delhi to witness the landing of Vikram lander on the Moon#Chandrayaan3 pic.twitter.com/xxWwfAZcap
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The Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari reviewed the status of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme in Air Headquarters in the national capital, an official statement said on Wednesday.
#WATCH | Mumbai: Singer Kailash Kher dedicates a song for Indians before the landing of Chandrayaan-3. pic.twitter.com/jXLJ4MkCuN
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#WATCH | School students in Gaya sing 'Saare Jahan Se Achha' as Chandrayaan-3 to attempt soft landing on Moon's South Pole today pic.twitter.com/nfwvf8aHbW
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With only hours to go for the attempted soft landing of the Chandrayaan-3 lander Vikram on the uncharted south pole of the Moon, Delhi minister and AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj on Wednesday extended his wishes to the scientists behind the ISRO's ambitious third lunar mission.
#WATCH | Karnataka | Visuals from ISRO Mission Control Centre in Bengaluru, as the expected soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the moon remains just a few hours away. pic.twitter.com/2sVAAfSfCs
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#WATCH | Delhi: "We are going to join the elite group of four (countries) touching the Moon's surface... Failures gives lessons. We've learnt a lot...They (ISRO) have taken enough cautions to have a soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 over the Moon's surface," says Senior Scientist… pic.twitter.com/zOJu2rtayk
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#WATCH | J&K | People offer special prayers at Hazratbal Dargah in Srinagar for the successful lunar landing of Chandrayaan-3. pic.twitter.com/eX6RqPDl4A
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Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri takes part in the special ardas at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib in Delhi for the successful lunar landing of Chandrayaan-3.
With only hours left for the much-anticipated Chandrayaan-3 mission, former ISRO scientist Mylswamy Annadurai on Wednesday said that by being the first to make a soft landing on the lunar polar region, the mission is set to make history.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Wednesday said that the entire country is waiting for the successful soft landing of the Chandrayaan-3 and that India has made rapid development under the leadership of prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Even as hours ticked down to the much-anticipated crowning moment of Chandrayaan-3 — the attempted soft landing on the moon's uncharted South Pole — the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on Wednesday said that it is all set to initiate the Automatic Landing Sequence (ALS).
Chandrayaan-3 Mission | ISRO tweets, "All set to initiate the Automatic Landing Sequence (ALS). Awaiting the arrival of Lander Module (LM) at the designated point, around 17:44 Hrs. IST. Upon receiving the ALS command, the LM activates the throttleable engines for powered… pic.twitter.com/osMdI8HUT3
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As the entire nation holds its breath in anticipation of the upcoming Chandrayaan-3 lunar landing, Rakesh Sharma, the trailblasing first Indian astronaut to journey into space, shared his optimism regarding the mission's success. Sharma, who holds the distinction of being India's pioneer in space exploration, stated on Wednesday that his confidence in the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) capabilities leads him to confidently declare, "I can proudly say that Chandrayaan 3 will have a safe landing."
Amidst the mounting excitement surrounding this historic event, Rakesh Sharma's reassuring words echo the sentiments of many who believe in ISRO's dedication and expertise in space endeavours. As the nation prepares to witness this monumental achievement, Sharma is set to join a distinguished panel of personalities, including accomplished astronauts like Sunita Williams and S Somanath, Chairman of ISRO. Together, they will offer their insights and perspectives during the live simulcast of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, creating a sense of unity and shared excitement among the viewers. The hashtag #countdowntohistory captures the collective anticipation and eagerness as the mission's climax approaches.
Denver, August 23: Amid the prayers and excitement echoing across India for the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3, international sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a miniature sand sculpture at Denver, Colorado on Wednesday.
Padma Shri recipient Pattnaik’s sand art included a national flag, ISRO’s logo, the rocket in which Chandrayaan-3 was launched, "Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft close to the Moon and ‘Jay Ho with All the best Chandrayaan’ written on the artwork.
#WATCH | Union Minister Anurag Thakur says, "...India has made a huge leap in the Space sector. All of us are awaiting the moment when Chandrayaan-3 mission becomes successful. This will put India among the very few countries in the world that have made significant contributions… pic.twitter.com/iPZ8PFYLO6
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#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Students in Moradabad paint their faces & display posters for the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3. pic.twitter.com/e7NM3wbQ1t
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#WATCH | J&K: Students in Jammu organized an exhibition & sang songs for the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3. pic.twitter.com/DDd9aZI9Et
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Ahead of the much-awaited soft landing of the country’s third moon mission -- Chandrayaan-3, former ISRO Chairman G Madhavan Nair said, “The last leg of its operation and everybody is anxiously looking forward to this great event. As far as the Indian space program is concerned, this is going to be the most significant milestone for planetary exploration. Of course, in the past, we have made an attempt to land on the lunar surface, but unfortunately, it did not succeed at the time. Since then, ISRO has done considerable studies and simulations and strengthened the designs and provided redundancies so that the mission success probability can be improved.”
On Chandrayaan-3 mission, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia says, "History will be created today when under the leadership of PM Modi India's flag will be hoisted on the moon. The entire country is eagerly waiting for this moment. The efforts of the scientists & the government for the last nine years will be fulfilled today. We are moving towards success. With this India has been scaling new heights"
#WATCH | Delhi | Havan performed by Jan Kalyan Samiti, Ganesh Nagar II for the successful lunar landing of Chandrayaan-3.
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Visuals from Nirmal Sadhna Ashram in Shakarpur. pic.twitter.com/NjQF21askS
#WATCH | Gujarat | Havan being performed at Hanuman Temple in Kadodara, Surat for the successful lunar landing of Chandrayaan-3. pic.twitter.com/1bdCC0ZvUN
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#WATCH | Delhi: On Chandrayaan 3 mission, Congress leader Udit Raj says, "I am very happy & hope that Chandrayaan 3 has a safe landing so that the purpose of launching it is fulfilled...Our scientists have worked hard for its soft landing..." pic.twitter.com/PAq9H8e5PS
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Uxbridge, London: Indian students and research scholars have united in a special prayer event at the Adya Shakti Mataji Temple. Their collective hope and wishes are directed towards the triumphant landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the lunar surface.
One of the students present at the heartfelt prayer gathering expressed, "Across the UK, students and professionals are united in their aspirations for the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3. Our fervent wish is for a smooth and perfectly executed mission. I extend my congratulations and well-wishes to all the scientists at ISRO and the Indian government for this remarkable endeavor."
Anticipation builds as the live telecast of the Chandrayaan-3 landing, scheduled for 6:04 PM, prepares to captivate the entire nation. The event is set to take center stage, prompting schools to open their doors for students to witness this historic moment. Enthusiastic space lovers are orchestrating gatherings in eager anticipation. Even Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently at the BRICS summit in South Africa, is set to join the online spectacle.
#WATCH | Madhya Pradesh: Special 'Bhasma Aarti' performed at Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, for the successful landing of #Chandrayaan3
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According to ISRO, Chandrayaan-3 is all set to land on the Moon on August 23 at around 18:04 hrs IST. pic.twitter.com/TSTq7yoYQe
#WATCH | Havan is being performed at a temple in Virginia, US for the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3.
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According to ISRO, Chandrayaan-3 is all set to land on the Moon on August 23 at around 18:04 hrs IST. pic.twitter.com/4MaPnwjBQR
Chandrayaan-3 Moon Landing HIGHLIGHTS: Today, India's Chandrayaan-3 is poised to achieve a significant milestone by attempting a lunar landing at the moon's south pole. If successful, this endeavour will position India as the fourth nation to accomplish the intricate feat of soft lunar landing, following the footsteps of the United States, China, and the former Soviet Union.
Critical to the mission's triumph, experts emphasize that the conclusive 15 to 20 minutes will determine the fate of the endeavour. During this pivotal period, Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander, accompanied by the Pragyan rover, will undertake its delicate touchdown on the lunar surface.
The live coverage of this remarkable event will be accessible through various channels, including the ISRO website, its YouTube channel, Facebook, and the national broadcaster DD National TV, commencing from 5:27 PM.
Launched from India's primary spaceport in Andhra Pradesh on July 14, the Chandrayaan-3 mission marks a significant step in the nation's space exploration journey.
- With inputs from agencies
