Chandrayaan 3 spacecraft successfully injected into lunar orbit

Chandrayaan 3 spacecraft successfully injected into lunar orbit: ISRO has informed that the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft was successfully injected into the lunar orbit.

The next operation- reduction of orbit- is scheduled to take place on 6th August 2023 around 11 PM IST.

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 2023

After lunar orbit injection, the spacecraft is slated to orbit the Moon multiple times, gradually approaching the Moon.

Once it reaches a 100 km orbit above the lunar surface, the lander and rover will be detached and manoeuvred to soft land on the surface of the moon.

Objectives of Chandrayaan 3

Accomplish a proficient exhibition of a secure and gentle touchdown on the lunar landscape.

Display the Rover’s agility and maneuverability on the varied topography of the Moon.

Undertake on-site scientific investigations on the lunar terrain.