New Delhi: India has etched its name in the annals of space exploration history as it achieved an unprecedented feat by becoming the first country to land on the South Pole of the lunar surface. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt congratulations to the nation and the dedicated team of space scientists who worked tirelessly to make this achievement possible. “India will remember this day forever,” PM Modi declared.
The ultimate challenge of the Chandrayaan-3 mission commenced during the critical final phase of the landing. Approximately 20 minutes prior to landing, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) initiated the Automatic Landing Sequence (ALS). This groundbreaking feature empowered the Vikram Lunar Module (LM) to take control of its destiny. It relied on its onboard computers and intricate algorithms to pinpoint a suitable landing site and execute a gentle touchdown on the lunar surface.
Experts emphasize that the last 15 to 20 minutes of the mission were pivotal to its success as Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram lander descended gracefully to achieve a soft lunar landing. Millions of Indians, along with space enthusiasts around the globe, offered their prayers for the triumphant landing of Chandrayaan-3. Today, the nation celebrates this historic moment that propels India further into the realm of space exploration.
