Chandrayaan-3 is the third lunar exploration mission by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
This Wikipedia page provides an overview of the mission, its objectives, and the progress made by ISRO in launching it
The article begins by describing the background of Chandrayaan-3, highlighting that it is the successor to Chandrayaan-2, which aimed to land a robotic rover on the Moon's surface
While the landing phase of Chandrayaan-2 was not successful, ISRO learned valuable lessons from the mission and decided to embark on Chandrayaan-3 to achieve a soft landing on the lunar surface
The page then delves into the mission's objectives, which include the study of the Moon's topography, mineralogy, and elemental abundance, as well as the understanding of the Moon's exosphere
It also outlines the plans for a rover and a lander to be part of the mission, similar to Chandrayaan-2
The article further details the progress and developments made by ISRO in preparing for the launch of Chandrayaan-3
It mentions the successful completion of the lander and rover designs, the manufacturing and testing of the components, and the planned improvements in the mission's soft-landing capabilities
Additionally, the page provides updates on the launch date and location, based on the latest information available at the time of writing
It discusses the delays faced by ISRO due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent rescheduling of the mission
However, the specific launch details may be subject to change as ISRO evaluates and refines its plans
The Wikipedia article concludes by highlighting the significance of Chandrayaan-3 in India's space exploration efforts and its potential contributions to scientific research and technological advancements
It emphasizes ISRO's commitment to its space programs and the hope that this mission will be a landmark achievement for the organization.
While the landing phase of Chandrayaan-2 was not successful, ISRO learned valuable lessons from the mission and decided to embark on Chandrayaan-3 to achieve a soft landing on the lunar surface. The page then delves into the mission's objectives, which include the study of the Moon's topography, mineralogy, and elemental abundance, as well as the understanding of the Moon's exosphere. It also outlines the plans for a rover and a lander to be part of the mission, similar to Chandrayaan-2. The article further details the progress and developments made by ISRO in preparing for the launch of Chandrayaan-3. It mentions the successful completion of the lander and rover designs, the manufacturing and testing of the components, and the planned improvements in the mission's soft-landing capabilities. Additionally, the page provides updates on the launch date and location, based on the latest information available at the time of writing. It discusses the delays faced by ISRO due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent rescheduling of the mission. However, the specific launch details may be subject to change as ISRO evaluates and refines its plans. The Wikipedia article concludes by highlighting the significance of Chandrayaan-3 in India's space exploration efforts and its potential contributions to scientific research and technological advancements. It emphasizes ISRO's commitment to its space programs and the hope that this mission will be a landmark achievement for the organization.