Chandrayaan-3 moves closer to Moon, Next orbital Manoeuver today

 

Once the necessary manoeuver are completed, a precise landing spot near the “Moon's south pole” will be chosen.



The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) said Chandrayaan-3, India's third lunar mission is getting closer to the Moon and it will perform another important manoeuver on Monday between 11:30am to 12:30pm.


Once the necessary manoeuver are completed, a precise landing spot near the “Moon's south pole” will be chosen. Afterward, the propulsion module will detach from the lander while it's in orbit and the lander will descend from orbit and make an attempt to land softly.


Even closer to the moon’s surface. Chandrayaan-3's orbit is reduced to 174 km x 1437 km following a manoeuver performed today.

Source-Hindustan Times

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