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Chandrayaan-3’s Historic Landing Celebrated with Google Doodle

August 24, 2023February 19, 2024 - by thesundayheadlines

New Delhi: Today’s Google Doodle marks a historic moment in space exploration as it celebrates the first-ever landing on the moon’s south pole by the Chandrayaan-3 space mission!

The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft, a testament to India’s space prowess, embarked on its journey from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota Range, Andhra Pradesh, India, on July 14, 2023. After an awe-inspiring voyage, it successfully made a soft landing near the lunar south pole region on August 23, 2023. This achievement is a giant leap for not only India but for humanity as a whole.

Moon landings are nothing short of extraordinary, and prior to Chandrayaan-3’s triumph, only the United States, China, and the former Soviet Union had achieved soft landings on the moon. However, no country had ventured to the challenging southern pole region until now.

Chandrayaan-3’s Historic Landing Celebrated with Google DoodleThe moon’s south pole has long captivated the curiosity of space explorers due to the suspicion of ice deposits nestled within permanently shadowed craters. Chandrayaan-3 has confirmed this speculation, revealing the presence of valuable resources such as air, water, and even hydrogen rocket fuel. This discovery opens up exciting possibilities for future lunar missions and human space exploration.

As Chandrayaan-3 touched down on the lunar surface, it conveyed a message back to Earth: “India, I reached my destination and you too!” India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt congratulations to the scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), acknowledging that this success is a triumph for all of humanity. He emphasized that it will pave the way for future moon missions worldwide and inspire nations to aim higher and explore beyond the skies.

The Doodle commemorates this momentous achievement in space exploration history, as Chandrayaan-3 sets a new standard for lunar exploration and reaffirms that the sky is not the limit.

Congratulations to the Chandrayaan-3 space mission! The world is over the moon for you!

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India Makes History with Successful Chandrayaan-3 Moon Landing

August 23, 2023August 23, 2023 - by thesundayheadlines

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.