The Lunar Orbit Insertion photograph of the moon and the Earth image captured on July 14 by the Lander photograph camera are shared by ISRO.
The United States, the former Soviet Union, and most recently China are the only other countries to have successfully completed a soft landing on the Moon, and India will join them if the Chandrayaan 3 mission is carried out successfully by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
The US and USSR both experienced numerous spacecraft mishaps before safely landing on the Moon. China distinguishes out as the only country with a first-time success with the Chang’e-3 mission in 2013.
Chandrayaan 3 needs to execute a variety of critical tasks, including earthbound maneuvers, entry into the lunar orbit, lander separation, a series of deboost maneuvers, and a power descent phase for a clean landing.
Live updates for Chandrayaan 3 and its location:
10 August :- ISRO releases a photo of the moon captured during lunar orbit insertion as well as a photo of the earth acquired on July 14 by the Lander Image camera.
8th August :- In a speech with an NGO called Disha Bharat, ISRO Chairman Dr. S. Somnath confidently asserts that the Chandrayaan-3 mission will succeed even if the sensors or the engine malfunction. “If everything fails, all sensors stop working and nothing works, still Vikram will make a soft-landing provided that propulsion system works well” he said.
6th August:- By firing its engines backwards, the spacecraft successfully carried out a scheduled orbit lowering maneuver. As a result, with an orbit range of 170 km x 4313 km, it has now gotten closer to the Moon’s surface. On August 9, 2023, between 13:00 and 14:00 Hrs. IST, another operation will be carried out to further lower its orbit. This will be the next stage in the procedure.
5th August: – Chandrayaan-3 entered the lunar orbit smoothly, precisely reaching the targeted orbital parameters of 164 by 18074 kilometers. At the Perilune, a deft movement was carried out under the direction of the Mission Operations Complex (MOX) at ISTRAC, Bengaluru. Orbit reduction, a crucial stage in the mission strategy, is the next item on the schedule. This event is scheduled to occur on August 6, 2023, about 23:00 Indian Standard Time (IST).
4th August: – About two-thirds of the distance to the moon is covered by Chandrayaan-3. The current date for Lunar Orbit Injection is August 5, 2023, about 19:00 IST.
1st August: – After completing its Earth orbits, Chandrayaan-3 will start its trek to the Moon. The spacecraft was expertly placed into its translunar orbit thanks to a stunning perigee-firing at ISTRAC, ISRO. The much anticipated Lunar-Orbit Insertion (LOI), precisely planned for August 5, 2023, will occur as Earth approaches the lunar vicinity.
26th July: – The TransLunar Injection (TLI), which is expected to take place on August 1, 2023, between 00:00 and 1:00 IST, is planned. The spacecraft’s voyage to the Moon will officially begin when the planned TLI launches it there.
25 July: – On the 25th of July, between 2:00 and 3:30 IST, Chandrayaan-3 successfully carried out its fifth and final Earth-bound orbit-raising operation. The spacecraft is expected to enter an orbit that is 127,609 km by 236 km after arriving at its destination. Subsequent observations will be used to confirm the orbit that was attained. ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) was used to carry out the maneuver.
20 July:- On Thursday, July 20, between 2:00 and 3:30 PM IST, the Chandrayaan 3 completed its fourth orbit-raising manoeuvre, according to the (ISRO). This is the fourth of numerous orbit-raising maneuvers the spacecraft must do before entering a lunar orbit.
18 July: – The spacecraft completed its intended orbit, which was 51400 km by 228 km. On Tuesday, July 18, between 2:00 and 3:30 PM IST, the third orbit-raising manoeuvre was successfully completed, according to an official confirmation from ISRO. Currently, the spacecraft orbits the Earth at a distance of 51,400 kilometers from its center and 228 kilometers at its furthest point. On Thursday, July 20, between 2:00 and 3:00 PM IST, the following fire event is scheduled.
14 July:- Chandrayaan-3: India’s Quest for Lunar Exploration Continues
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