Oleg Nikolayevich Avdeev, the Russian Consul General to South India, has eagerly expressed his anticipation for India’s Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission. He believes that the upcoming mission will not only be a significant milestone for India but also a great success that will contribute to the country’s fruitful lunar exploration program.
Russian Consul conveyed his enthusiasm, stating, “Everybody in India and also myself are all eagerly waiting for tomorrow’s event in the lunar orbit. I am sure that it will be a success for the Indian lunar program and the rover will land safely and start functioning…” He also expressed confidence in the mission’s success, mentioning that the Chandrayaan-3 mission will undoubtedly yield positive outcomes, leading to more exploration on the moon.
After Russia’s Luna-25 mission encountered difficulties, attention has shifted to India’s Chandrayaan-3, which is poised to make a soft landing on the moon’s surface on August 23, 2023, at approximately 1804 IST.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has confirmed that the Chandrayaan-3 mission is proceeding as scheduled, with regular checks being conducted on the systems. ISRO shared the positive status update, stating, “Smooth sailing is continuing. The Mission Operations Complex (at ISRO) is buzzed with energy and excitement!”
The landing operations will be telecasted live, starting at 5:20 PM IST on Wednesday. Viewers can watch the broadcast on various platforms, including the ISRO website, YouTube channel, Facebook, and public broadcaster DD National TV, beginning from 5:27 PM IST on the same day.
The Chandrayaan-3 mission was launched by ISRO on July 14 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. This marks India’s third lunar mission, with its objectives encompassing a safe and soft landing on the lunar surface, rover mobility on the moon, and in-situ scientific experiments. Notably, India will become the fourth country in the world, after the United States, Russia, and China, to achieve a soft landing on the moon. However, India will distinguish itself as the only nation to accomplish this feat on the lunar south pole.
