Just ahead of the highly anticipated soft-landing attempt of Chandrayaan-3 on the lunar surface, a senior scientist from ISRO has stressed that the national space agency will proceed with the landing only if the conditions on that day are considered ""favorable."" In case of unfavorable conditions, a fresh landing attempt will be rescheduled for August 27.
Nilesh M Desai, the director of ISRO's space applications center, stated, ""Two hours before Chandrayaan-3 lands on the Moon, we will make a decision on whether it's appropriate to proceed with the landing based on the health of the lander module and lunar conditions. If any factors suggest unfavorable conditions, we will postpone the landing to August 27,"" in a statement to news agency ANI.
At present, Chandrayaan-3's lander module orbits the Moon in close proximity to Chandrayaan-2's orbiter. A notable milestone occurred on August 21, 2023, as Chandrayaan-2's orbiter formally welcomed Chandrayaan-3's lander module. ISRO marked this event on social media, sharing the announcement, ""Chandrayaan-2's orbiter welcomed Chandrayaan-3's lander module with a friendly 'Welcome, buddy!'""
With just over 24 hours remaining, India stands on the cusp of a pivotal moment—the final stage of its lunar exploration journey with the Chandrayaan-3's landing attempt. This instance holds immense significance, as a successful landing would position India alongside the United States, former USSR, and China as the fourth nation to accomplish a soft lunar landing. Moreover, with Russia's Luna-25 no longer in contention, India would secure the distinction of being the first country to touch down on the Moon's southern polar region.
Consistent with its name, Chandrayaan-3 encapsulates India's third endeavor to make contact with the lunar surface. Having weathered two prior mission setbacks, Chandrayaan-3 shoulders significant pressure to achieve success.
ISRO has formally scheduled the touchdown for 6:04 pm on August 23rd. The upcoming maneuver involves Chandrayaan-3's lander transitioning from a high-speed horizontal orientation to a vertical position, a crucial step toward ensuring a gentle and triumphant landing. This calculated shift is meticulously designed to facilitate the craft's gradual descent onto the lunar surface, paving the way for the mission's subsequent stages.
Following the landing, Chandrayaan-3 is poised for a two-week operational phase during which a series of experiments will be executed. A spectrometer will be employed to meticulously scrutinize the mineral composition of the moon's surface. Over the course of a lunar day, equivalent to 14 Earth days, ISRO scientists will vigilantly oversee the rover's activities, meticulously analyzing data gleaned from the five scientific instruments located on both the lander and rover, as outlined by ISRO.
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Nilesh M Desai, the director of ISRO's space applications center, stated, ""Two hours before Chandrayaan-3 lands on the Moon, we will make a decision on whether it's appropriate to proceed with the landing based on the health of the lander module and lunar conditions. If any factors suggest unfavorable conditions, we will postpone the landing to August 27,"" in a statement to news agency ANI.
At present, Chandrayaan-3's lander module orbits the Moon in close proximity to Chandrayaan-2's orbiter. A notable milestone occurred on August 21, 2023, as Chandrayaan-2's orbiter formally welcomed Chandrayaan-3's lander module. ISRO marked this event on social media, sharing the announcement, ""Chandrayaan-2's orbiter welcomed Chandrayaan-3's lander module with a friendly 'Welcome, buddy!'""
With just over 24 hours remaining, India stands on the cusp of a pivotal moment—the final stage of its lunar exploration journey with the Chandrayaan-3's landing attempt. This instance holds immense significance, as a successful landing would position India alongside the United States, former USSR, and China as the fourth nation to accomplish a soft lunar landing. Moreover, with Russia's Luna-25 no longer in contention, India would secure the distinction of being the first country to touch down on the Moon's southern polar region.
Consistent with its name, Chandrayaan-3 encapsulates India's third endeavor to make contact with the lunar surface. Having weathered two prior mission setbacks, Chandrayaan-3 shoulders significant pressure to achieve success.
ISRO has formally scheduled the touchdown for 6:04 pm on August 23rd. The upcoming maneuver involves Chandrayaan-3's lander transitioning from a high-speed horizontal orientation to a vertical position, a crucial step toward ensuring a gentle and triumphant landing. This calculated shift is meticulously designed to facilitate the craft's gradual descent onto the lunar surface, paving the way for the mission's subsequent stages.
Following the landing, Chandrayaan-3 is poised for a two-week operational phase during which a series of experiments will be executed. A spectrometer will be employed to meticulously scrutinize the mineral composition of the moon's surface. Over the course of a lunar day, equivalent to 14 Earth days, ISRO scientists will vigilantly oversee the rover's activities, meticulously analyzing data gleaned from the five scientific instruments located on both the lander and rover, as outlined by ISRO.
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00:00 Hello everyone, my name is Zehna Abzal Kutty and welcome to HW News English.
00:04 Just ahead of the highly anticipated soft landing attempt of the Chandrayaan-3 on the
00:08 lunar surface, a senior scientist from ISRO has stressed that the National Space Agency
00:13 will proceed with the landing only if the conditions on that day are considered favourable.
00:19 In case of unfavourable conditions, a fresh landing attempt will be rescheduled for August
00:24 27.
00:25 Nilesh M Desai, the director of ISRO's Space Application Centre stated in an interview
00:30 with the press agency ANI, "Two hours before Chandrayaan-3 lands on the moon, we will make
00:36 a decision on whether it is appropriate to proceed with the landing based on the health
00:40 of the lunar module and lunar conditions.
00:43 If any factors suggest unfavourable conditions, we will postpone the landing to August 27.
00:49 At present, Chandrayaan-3's lander module orbits the moon in close proximity to Chandrayaan-2's
00:54 orbiter.
00:55 A notable milestone occurred on August 21, 2023 as Chandrayaan-2's orbiter formally
01:01 welcomed Chandrayaan-3's lander module.
01:03 ISRO marked this event on social media sharing the announcement, "Chandrayaan-2's orbiter
01:09 welcomed Chandrayaan-3's lander module with a friendly welcome buddy."
01:13 With just over 24 hours remaining, India stands on the cusp of a pivotal moment, the final
01:18 stage of its lunar exploration journey with the Chandrayaan-3's landing attempt.
01:23 This incident holds immense significance as a successful landing would position India
01:28 alongside the United States, former USSR, and China as the fourth nation to accomplish
01:33 a soft lunar landing.
01:35 Moreover, with Russia's Lunar-25 no longer in contention, India would secure the distinction
01:41 of being the first country to touch down on the moon's southern polar region.
01:45 Consistent with its name, Chandrayaan-3 encasulates India's third endeavour to make contact with
01:52 the lunar surface.
01:53 Having weathered two prior mission setbacks, Chandrayaan-3 showed a significant pressure
01:59 to achieve success.
02:01 ISRO has formally scheduled the touchdown for 6.04pm on August 23.
02:06 The upcoming manoeuvre involves Chandrayaan-3's lander transitioning from a high-speed horizontal
02:11 orientation to a vertical position, a crucial step towards ensuring a gentle and a triumphant
02:17 landing.
02:19 This calculated shift is meticulously designed to facilitate the craft's gradual descent
02:23 onto the lunar surface, paving the way for the mission's subsequent stages.
02:27 Following the landing, Chandrayaan-3 is poised for a two-week operational phase during which
02:33 a series of experiments will be executed.
02:37 A spectrometer will be employed to meticulously scrutinise the mineral composition of the
02:41 moon's surface.
02:42 Over the course of a lunar day equivalent to 14 Earth days, ISRO scientists will vigilantly
02:48 oversee the rover's activities, meticulously analysing data gleaned from the five scientific
02:53 instruments located on both the lander and rover, as outlined by ISRO.
02:59 Post-touchdown, a side panel of the Vikram lander will unfold, establishing a ramp for
03:04 the deployment of the Pragyan rover.
03:06 Adorned with the national flag and ISRO's emblem, the six-wheeled Pragyan rover is poised
03:11 to grace the lunar landscape approximately four hours after landing.
03:16 Traversing at a steady space of 1 cm per second, outfitted with a navigation camera, the rover's
03:23 intricate instrument suite will systematically gather and transmit data to illuminate the
03:28 lunar terrain.
03:29 The rover's instrumentation encompasses eight payloads, including a contribution from NASA
03:35 intended to unlock insights into the moon's atmospheric composition, transmitting valuable
03:40 information to the lander.
03:42 This intricate communication network will forge a connection between the rover, lander
03:47 and ISRO scientists, facilitating collaborative data analysis and mission control.
03:53 At the heart of Chandrayaan-3 mission objective lies the demonstration of rover mobility on
03:58 the lunar surface and the execution of on-site scientific experiments.
04:03 Beyond these primary aims, the payloads integrated into the lander and rover are poised to conduct
04:08 in-depth analysis, unearthing valuable data concerning lunar topography, structural evolution
04:15 and the genesis.
04:16 The quest to decipher the moon's texture and surface engages not only India but also nations
04:22 globally.
04:23 Suresh Nayak, former group director at ISRO, emphasized the agency's initiative approach
04:28 and potential significance of findings.
04:31 The ISRO always tries to do different things on each mission.
04:35 So this is one aspect.
04:37 The second aspect is the possibility of finding a fair amount of water, ice and missing particles
04:43 at its positive.
04:45 This has been happening for the last million years.
04:48 The presence of water on the moon is a pivotal consideration as scientists believe that ancient
04:54 water ice holds insights into lunar volcanoes.
04:58 The presence of water on the moon is a pivotal consideration as scientists believe that ancient
05:03 water ice holds insights into lunar volcanoes, earth-delivered comets and asteroid material
05:09 and the origins of oceans.
05:12 If substantial water ice exists, it could serve as a resource of drinking water, equipment
05:17 cooling and even fuel production, lending support to ambitious space missions.
05:23 As anticipation swells across the country, the imminent success of Chandrayaan-3 holds
05:28 the promise of unlocking new pathways for future space exploration and research opportunities.
05:35 In this decisive moment, all stakeholders unite in the aspiration for a seamless and
05:41 prosperous endeavour, shaping the trajectory of space exploration for years to come.
05:50 Thank you.
05:51 (upbeat music)