India’s Lunar Victory: Chandrayaan-3 Lands at Moon’s South Pole!
India’s Chandrayaan-3 Achieves Landmark Lunar Landing at Moon’s South Pole
In a historic feat, India’s Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft achieved a groundbreaking successful landing at the lunar south pole. A handout screen grab, received from the live feed of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) website on August 23, 2023, captured the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft moments before its triumphant touchdown.
This milestone positions India as the first nation to accomplish a lunar landing in proximity to the Moon’s south pole. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the achievement as a “historic day” for the nation.
Witnessing this remarkable event, people gathered to watch the live telecast of Chandrayaan-3’s landing at the Integrated Command Control Centre (ICCC) in Varanasi, India, on August 23, 2023.
The successful landing near the moon’s south pole marks an unprecedented milestone, with the region holding immense scientific significance. Scientists believe that this unexplored territory could potentially contain crucial reserves of frozen water and valuable elements. India’s accomplishment in this endeavor further solidifies its advancing capabilities in the realms of space exploration and technology.