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Chandrayaan-3 | A flight to the moon

India's third lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, has captured the imagination of the public as it sets off to the moon. With improved designs and safeguards, ISRO hopes to succeed in the mission and become the fourth nation to land on the moon. If successful, it will be a major fillip for…

The Hindu · Jul 15, 2023

ISRO begins firing of onboard thrusters as Chandrayaan-3 mission enters crucial phase

ISRO to fire onboard thrusters of Chandrayaan-3 from July 15 to take it to Moon's south pole for soft-landing on Aug 23. Scientists to perform several orbit raising manoeuvres during 41-day phase.

The Hindu · Jul 15, 2023

India’s third moon mission lifts off as space race intensifies

India launched an uncrewed mission to the lunar surface, joining the U.S., China and others in a new moon race.

Tribune News Service · Jul 14, 2023

India's moon mission Chandrayaan-3 to be launched on July 14

India\'s moon mission Chandrayaan-3 to be launched on July 14

The Times of India · Jul 6, 2023

ISRO moon mission: Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft integrated with launch vehicle

ISRO has, so far, not announced the date of the launch. However, the launch window for the Chandrayaan-3 is between July 12 and 19.

The Hindu · Jul 5, 2023

Chandrayaan-3: India’s mission to land on Moon begins next week

Indian Space Research Organisation chairman S Somanath has said they will attempt a soft landing on the Moon’s south pole. “The launch day is July 13, it can go up to 19th.”

The Times of India · Jul 3, 2023

Chandrayaan-3 lander an improved version, says ISRO chairman

Chandrayaan-3 lander an improved version, says ISRO chairman

The Hindu · Jun 30, 2023

Chandrayaan-3 | Lander Vikram, rover Pragyan to return for another tryst with the moon

Names are something that India’s third moon exploration mission, slated for a mid-July launch as things stand, will share with the 2019 Chandrayaan-2 lunar adventure.

The Hindu · Jun 25, 2023

First abort mission of 'Gaganyaan' to be conducted in August-end: ISRO chairman

When asked about the major challenges of this mission, the ISRO chief said safety of crew members was the most important aspect in the Gaganyaan project.

The Hindu · Jun 22, 2023

Chandrayaan-3 scheduled for launch in July: ISRO chairman

Chandrayaan-3 is scheduled for launch between July 12 and 19 this year

The Hindu · Jun 12, 2023