India is once again prepared for another space adventure. Chandrayaan-3 is the successor mission to Chandrayaan-2, aiming to achieve a safe landing and complete mobility on the lunar surface. It will be launched today, July 14, 2023, from SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota, using the LVM3 rocket.

Chandrayaan-3 is the third lunar exploration mission by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), scheduled to launch on July 14, 2023.

The mission's primary objective is to demonstrate a safe landing and rover mobility on the lunar surface. In 2019, unfortunate circumstances during the last stage of descent led to the failure of Chandrayaan-2's lander and rover.

Chandrayaan-3 will be launched using the LVM3 rocket, known as 'Fat Boy,' due to its capacity to carry heavy payloads. If successful, the spacecraft will achieve a soft landing on the moon's surface in late August. This mission will further support India's future interplanetary endeavors.

Chandrayaan-3 comprises an indigenous propulsion module, a lander module, and a rover. The mission aims to develop and demonstrate new technologies required for interplanetary missions. Friday's launch marks the fourth operational flight of LVM3, a versatile launch vehicle capable of deploying multiple satellites and undertaking interplanetary missions. It is the largest and heaviest launch vehicle used by ISRO for domestic and international customer satellites.

As the scientific community eagerly awaits the successful completion of India's third moon mission, Chandrayaan-3, let's reflect on the country's evolving lunar exploration journey over the years.