In a momentous stride for India’s space exploration, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is currently poised for the Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission’s ambitious landing attempt near the Moon’s South Pole. As the clock ticks down, anticipation is building for a critical phase of the mission, where the Vikram lander is set to transition from a horizontal trajectory to a delicate vertical descent onto the lunar surface.
Scheduled to commence at approximately 5:45 pm, the Vikram lander’s intricate maneuver is expected to reach its pinnacle around 6:04 pm, marking a crucial 15-minute phase that holds the mission’s key challenge. This phase involves the intricate switch from horizontal to vertical motion, signifying the apex of a meticulously orchestrated operation.
With the Chandrayaan-3 mission reported to be proceeding according to plan, ISRO has offered the public a glimpse of its progress through a collection of captivating images captured by the lander. Notably, these images provide an unprecedented view of the Moon’s far side, a perspective that has long eluded observers on Earth.
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Haseena Ayoob is a regular contributor of The Chenab Times.
