India's Lunar Triumph: Chandrayaan-3 Achieves Unprecedented Feat by Landing on Moon's Enigmatic South Pole

By: Asia Business Outlook Team | Wednesday, 23 August 2023

India's Third Lunar Mission, Chandrayaan-3, Achieves Historic Moon Landing on August 23rd at 6.03 PM IST. This Extraordinary Accomplishment Establishes India as the First Nation to Successfully Reach the Moon's Southern Pole, Marking the Fourth Country Ever to Achieve Lunar Landing, Following the United States, the Former Soviet Union, and China.

The Epic Journey of Chandrayaan-3 Commenced on July 14th as the Spacecraft Embarked from Sriharikota. After a Series of Ingenious Orbit-Boosting Maneuvers, the Craft Seamlessly Entered Lunar Orbit on August 5th. Gradually Navigating Closer to the Moon's Surface, the Spacecraft Achieved an Impeccable Landing on our Planet's Sole Natural Satellite.

Integrated with the Vikram Lander and Pragyan Rover, Chandrayaan-3 Aims to Conduct Pioneering Experiments on the Moon, with a Focus on Identifying Traces of Frozen Water and Gaining Deeper Insights into the Uncharted Polar Expanse of the Lunar Terrain.

Over a Span of Two Weeks, the Rover and Lander Will Unveil their Findings on the Moon. The Southern Polar Region Holds Great Significance for Scientists, as Chandrayaan-1's Discovery of Frozen Water on the Far Side of the Moon, Obscured from Earth's View Due to 'Tidal Locking,' Piques Scientific Curiosity.

Ancient Water Ice Resides as a Potential Chronicle of Lunar Volcanism, as well as a Repository of Materials Brought by Comets and Asteroids to Earth. Furthermore, it Offers Clues into the Formation of Oceans. The Prospect of Extracting Water, Oxygen, and Fuel from Lunar South Pole Ice Opens Vistas for Future Manned Lunar Expeditions.

Chandrayaan-3's Principal Objectives Encompass Showcasing a Secure and Gentle Landing on the Lunar Surface, Demonstrating Rover Mobility, and Conducting On-Site Scientific Endeavors.