the latest live updates on the Chandrayaan-3 mission as of August 23, 2023, 13:11 PST:
- The Chandrayaan-3 lander is currently in its pre-landing orbit, about 100 kilometers above the lunar surface.
- The lander is scheduled to make its soft landing on the lunar surface at 6:04 PM IST (12:30 GMT).
- The landing will be broadcast live on the ISRO website and YouTube channel.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be joining the live broadcast from South Africa, where he is attending the BRICS summit.
- The Chandrayaan-3 mission is India's third lunar mission, and its first attempt to land on the moon's south pole.
- The south pole is a region of the moon that has never been explored by humans or robots.
- The mission is expected to help scientists learn more about the moon's geology and history.
- It is also expected to help India to develop its space exploration capabilities.
In addition to the live updates, here are some other news regarding the Chandrayaan-3 mission:
- The ISRO has said that the mission is 95% ready.
- The lander has been tested extensively in a vacuum chamber and on a shaking table.
- The rover has also been tested in a vacuum chamber and on a lunar simulant.
- The ISRO has said that it is confident of a successful landing.
- However, it has also said that there is always a risk of failure in any space mission.
The Chandrayaan-3 mission is a major milestone for India's space program. If successful, it will make India the fourth country to land a spacecraft on the moon. It will also be a major boost for India's scientific and technological capabilities.
The world is watching with bated breath as India prepares to make history. The success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission would be a major achievement for the country and a testament to its growing prowess in space exploration.
I will continue to provide live updates on the Chandrayaan-3 mission as they become available. You can also follow the mission on the ISRO website and YouTube channel.
