Chandrayaan-3’s triumphant landing on the lunar surface marked a historic moment for India, propelling it into the esteemed group of nations that have achieved lunar missions. Emerging as the fourth country to successfully deploy a rover on the moon, following in the footsteps of USSR/Russia, the United States, and China, India distinguished itself as the first to accomplish a landing near the Moon’s South Pole—a particularly significant location due to the presence of water traces.
Amid resounding cheers at the ISRO center in Bengaluru, the touchdown occurred at 6.04 pm, capturing the nation’s fervor and uniting citizens in celebration. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, though in South Africa for the BRICS Summit, virtually connected to extend his congratulations and appreciation to the ISRO team.
The live broadcast commenced at 5.20 pm, chronicling the four distinct stages that led to the momentous landing. As Vikram advanced through each phase, ISRO officials in the mission control room shared in the triumph with every successful step.
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Ziva, the daughter of cricket legend MS Dhoni, joined countless individuals in expressing heartfelt emotions on this remarkable achievement. The achievement not only bolsters India’s space exploration prowess but also anticipates a future marked by numerous ambitious projects, including solar observation, human space flight endeavors, and the Aditya-L1 mission to study the Sun.