The launch of Chandrayaan-3 is scheduled for Friday, July 14, at 2:35 PM IST from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for the highly anticipated launch of Chandrayaan-3, its third lunar mission. The goal is to achieve a soft landing on the lunar surface, joining the exclusive league of nations that have successfully accomplished lunar missions. reportsrecords.com
Chandrayan 3: A curtain raiser
Propulsion Module of Chandrayaan-3
Chandrayaan-3 consists of an indigenous propulsion module, a lander module, and a rover with the objective of developing and demonstrating new technologies required for interplanetary missions. The propulsion module will carry the lander and rover from injection orbit to 100 km lunar orbit. It also carries a Spectropolarimetry of Habitable Planetary Earth (SHAPE) payload to study the spectral and polarimetric measurements of Earth from the lunar orbit. The main function of the Propulsion Module is to carry the LM from the launch vehicle injection orbit to till Lander separation.
Which rocket will be used?
ISRO will employ the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mk3 (GSLV-Mk3), also known as the LVM3, for the Chandrayaan-3 mission. This is the same rocket used in the Chandrayaan-2 mission but incorporates improved engineering and modifications.
What are the components of Chandrayaan-3?
Chandrayaan-3 consists of a propulsion module responsible for transporting the lander, named Vikram, and the rover, known as Pragyan, to lunar orbit.
After reaching the intended orbit, the lander and rover will separate. The mission includes payloads that will study the Earth from the Moon, transmitting valuable data back to ground stations.
Vikram, the lander, carries four payloads, including a passive payload contributed by NASA. Pragyan, the rover, carries two payloads. These payloads will conduct in-situ experiments on the lunar surface, enhancing our understanding of the Moon.
The Chandrayaan-3 mission represents India’s continued commitment to space exploration and scientific discovery. As the launch date approaches, anticipation builds for the successful execution of this ambitious lunar endeavor.
