India's Chandrayaan-3 Lands On Moon's South Pole At 6:04 PM IST

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India Makes History with Successful Landing of Chandrayaan-3 on Moon

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully landed Chandrayaan-3 on the moon on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at 6:04 pm IST. The landing marks a major milestone for India's space program and makes it the fourth country to soft-land a spacecraft on the moon.

Chandrayaan-3 is a robotic mission that was launched on July 22, 2023. An orbiter, a lander, and a rover make up the spacecraft.The lander, Vikram, successfully touched down on the moon's south pole, while the rover, Pragyan, will soon begin exploring the lunar surface.

The landing of Chandrayaan-3 is a major achievement for ISRO and a testament to the country's growing capabilities in space exploration. The mission is expected to help scientists learn more about the moon's geology and its history of water.

A Proud Moment for the Country

"The successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 is a proud moment for India. It is a testament to the country's growing capabilities in space exploration and it will inspire future generations of Indian scientists and engineers." - S. Somanath, Chairman, ISRO

"The landing of Chandrayaan-3 is a major achievement for India's space program. It is the fourth country to soft-land a spacecraft on the moon, after the United States, the Soviet Union, and China. The mission is expected to help scientists learn more about the moon's geology and its history of water." - A.S. Kiran Kumar, Former Chairman, ISRO

"The Chandrayaan-3 mission is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the ISRO team. They have made India proud by achieving this major milestone." - Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India