Chandrayaan-3 Successfully Enters Translunar Orbit, Heads Towards Moon
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced a major milestone in its Chandrayaan-3 mission, with the spacecraft successfully entering the translunar orbit. After completing several orbits around the Earth, the spacecraft is now on its way to the Moon.
A vital step in this journey took place at ISRO’s ISTRAC facility, where the spacecraft underwent a perigee-firing maneuver. This allowed it to be injected into the translunar orbit, a critical achievement for any lunar mission.
Looking ahead, the next major milestone for Chandrayaan-3 is the Lunar-Orbit Insertion, which is scheduled for August 5, 2023. During this phase, the spacecraft will enter the Moon’s orbit, getting closer to its destination.
The successful Trans-Lunar Injection has put the spacecraft on a trajectory that will bring it into the vicinity of the Moon. This marks a significant step forward in India’s space exploration efforts, as it pushes the boundaries of lunar missions.
On Tuesday, the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft embarked on its journey towards the Moon, leaving the Earth’s orbit behind. Since its launch on July 14, the spacecraft’s orbit has been gradually increased five times, showcasing the precision and expertise of ISRO engineers.
ISRO has set an ambitious target for the Chandrayaan-3 mission – a soft landing of the lander on the lunar surface on August 23. If successful, this would mark another remarkable achievement for India’s space program and cement its position as a global player in space exploration.
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