Chandrayaan-3 Moon Landing: Chandrayaan-3 has achieved a successful landing on the lunar surface, marking a historic achievement for India.
With this success, India joins the exclusive club of nations capable of lunar landings, becoming the fourth country in the world to do so.
This triumph is the result of the relentless dedication of over 16,000 ISRO scientists who toiled tirelessly for four years, backed by the prayers of 140 crore (1.4 billion) Indians.
ISRO has proudly raised India's flag on the moon with opening up new possibilities for the country's future generations.
No longer will children merely refer to 'Chanda Mama' (the moon uncle) in nursery rhymes; they can now look at the moon and aspire to reach for the stars.
This successful landing not only places India on the lunar map but also elevates its stature among the elite nations skilled in soft landings.
Vikram Lander initiated its descent to the moon from an altitude of nearly 30 kilometers. The journey to the next stage took approximately 11.5 minutes, covering a distance of 7.4 kilometres in altitude.
At an altitude of 7.4 kilometres, the lander was travelling at a speed of 358 meters per second. The next stage was at 6.8 kilometres.
At 6.8 kilometres, the lander reduced its speed to 336 meters per second. The next stage was at 800 meters.
At an altitude of 800 meters, the lander's sensors deployed laser beams to precisely locate the landing site on the lunar surface.
At 150 meters in altitude, the lander's speed was 60 meters per second, bridging the gap between 800 and 150 meters in altitude.
At 60 meters in altitude, the lander's speed was 40 meters per second, transitioning from 150 to 60 meters in altitude.
At 10 meters in altitude, the lander's speed slowed to 10 meters per second.
During the final descent onto the lunar surface, the lander's speed was a steady 1.68 meters per second, ensuring a soft landing.
This remarkable achievement marks a significant milestone in India's space exploration journey and sets the stage for future lunar missions and beyond.
