Sriharikota: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Monday released pictures of Vikram lander determining the landing site-two days before the landing. “Here are the images of Lunar far side area captured by the Lander Hazard Detection and Avoidance (LHDAC). This camera that assists in locating a safe landing area- without boulders or deep trenches- during the descent”, wrote ISRO on X.
The Chandrayaan-3 is expected to land on the south pole of the moon on August 23 at around 6:04 PM (IST). ISRO confirmed that the second and the final deboosting operation of the mission was carried out successfully on Sunday morning.
Chandrayaan-3 is the third lunar mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It was launched on July 14, 2023, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, India.
The spacecraft consists of an orbiter, a lander, and a rover. The orbiter will orbit the Moon for at least one year, while the lander will attempt to soft-land on the lunar surface near the South Pole. The rover will then deploy from the lander and explore the surrounding area.
Chandrayaan-3 is designed to study the lunar surface and its geology. It will also search for water ice in the lunar polar regions. The mission is expected to last for at least one year.
The success of Chandrayaan-3 will make India only the fourth country to soft-land on the Moon, after the United States, the former Soviet Union, and China. It will also be the first time that an Indian spacecraft has landed near the lunar South Pole.
The mission is a major milestone for the ISRO and for India’s space program. It is a testament to the country’s growing technological capabilities and its commitment to space exploration.