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Only 177 kilometers remain till Chandrayaan-3 reaches the moon



Chandrayaan-3, India's third lunar exploration mission, is now 177 kilometers from the Moon's surface, according to the Indian Space Research Organization (Isro). After successfully completing its orbit circularization phase, the spacecraft is now considerably nearer to its goal.


Monday's perfect maneuver by Isro, which brought the spacecraft's orbit down to 150 km x 177 km, was a critical turning point for the project. The goal of this operation was to place the spacecraft in a nearly circular orbit around the Moon as part of the orbit circularization phase. The mission's success depends on the outcome of this phase, which prepares the ground for the succeeding landing attempt.


Chandrayaan-3 was launched on July 14, 2023, and has been steadily moving toward the Moon through a series of carefully thought out and executed maneuvers. The next Chandrayaan-3 operation is slated to take place on August 16, 2023, about 0830 IST, according to Isro. The spacecraft's orbit will be further lowered as a result of this maneuver, bringing it even closer to the Moon's surface.


The goals of Chandrayaan-3's mission include proving a gentle and safe lunar landing, wandering on the moon, and performing in-situ scientific research. The spacecraft is also equipped to examine the geography, mineralogy, quantity of elements, lunar exosphere, and hydroxyl and water ice signals of the moon. The mission's so far successful development is evidence of Isro's prowess in space exploration. Chandrayaan-3 is now getting closer to completing its mission goals because to the organization's thorough preparation and execution of challenging operations.


Chandrayaan-3 keeps moving towards the direction of the Moon's surface. If this mission is successful, it will be another major accomplishment for ISRO and will provide important information for improving our knowledge of the Moon. The Isro crew is working relentlessly to assure the success of this ambitious mission with only a few days till the next operation.


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