ISRO successfully separated Chandrayaan-3’s lander module from the spacecraft’s propulsion module today. Following the separation, the Lander Module will undertake the rest of the journey to the Moon’s surface independently. The lander – Vikram and rover – Pragyaan, are expected to land on the Moon on August 23. Today’s separation of the Lander Module from the Propulsion Module marks the completion of the lunar-bound maneuvers ahead of the soft landing.
The primary objective of the Chandrayaan-3 mission is to demonstrate a safe and soft landing, rover roving on the moon’s surface, and in-situ scientific experiments. The lander and the rover are equipped with scientific payloads to carry out these experiments on the lunar surface. India’s ambitious moon mission Chandrayaan-3 successfully completed its fifth and final lunar-bound orbit maneuver yesterday.
