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Nasa chief congratulates India, Isro as Chandrayaan-3 lands on moon

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on Wednesday congratulated India on being the 4th country to successfully soft-land a spacecraft on the Moon and said the US space agency was glad to be India's "partner" on this mission. India's Chandrayaan-3 became the first space mission to land near the south pole of the Moon. The attempt comes days after Russia's unmanned Luna-25 spacecraft spun out of control and crashed into the Moon. "Congratulations @isro on your successful Chandrayaan-3 lunar South Pole landing! And congratulations to #India on being the 4th country to successfully soft-land a spacecraft on the Moon. We're glad to be your partner on this mission!" Nelson posted on X. India's third Moon mission Chandrayaan-3 touched down on the lunar south pole at 6.04 pm after a flawless 41-day voyage. With this touchdown on the Moon in its second attempt in four years, India has become the fourth country to master the technology of soft-landing on the lunar surface after the US, China and t

From Kohli to Sachin, cricketers celebrate Chandrayaan-3's moon landing

Current and former India cricketers on Wednesday celebrated the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3's lunar module on the moon's surface, hailing the feat as "historic" and "extraordinary". In a video shared by the BCCI, the Indian team was seen celebrating while following on TV the updates of the landing of the lunar module, just a couple of hours before their final T20I against Ireland in Dublin. "Witnessing History from Dublin! The moment India's Vikram Lander touched down successfully on the Moon's South Pole," the BCCI wrote on X, formerly Twitter. India became the fourth country to land a spacecraft on the moon and first on its south pole. Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar hailed ISRO for the extraordinary achievement. @ISRO represents the best of India. Humble, hardworking women & men, coming together, overcoming challenges, and making our tricolour fly high, he wrote. India must celebrate and congratulate the Chandrayaan-2 team, which was led by Shri K Sivan, along with Shri

PM Modi calls Isro chief, congratulates on Chandrayaan-3 success on landing

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated ISRO Chairman S Somanath on the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission and said he would soon visit them in Bengaluru to greet the entire team in person. "Somanath ji...your name Somanath too is linked to the Moon. Your family members too would be elated. Hearty congratulations to you and your team," the prime minister said in a phone call from Johannesburg, where he is attending the BRICS summit. The prime minister called the ISRO chief immediately after successful landing of Chandrayaan. "Please convey my greetings to everyone. If possible, I would personally greet you very soon," the prime minister said. In a giant leap for its space programme, India's Moon mission Chandrayaan-3 touched down on the lunar south pole at 6.04 pm on Wednesday, propelling the country to an exclusive club of four and making it the first country to land on the uncharted surface.

These Chandrayaan-3 linked firms gained ahead of successful moon touchdown

The mission received heightened attention after Russia's Luna-25 mission failed less than a week earlier

India makes soft landing on moon | Chandrayaan 3 successful

#Watch | In a defining celestial moment, India joins the ranks of the US, Russia, and China. The moon now bears the footprints of Chandrayaan-3, which embarked on a 40-day lunar voyage on July 14th.

Kejriwal hails successful landing of Chandrayaan-3's lunar module

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal joined the country in congratulating the scientists of ISRO on the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3's lunar module on the moon's surface on Wednesday and called it a "historical" moment. "This is historical. It is a big achievement for the country. It is a matter of pride for all of us. Many congratulations to all the countrymen, scientists, engineers and employees of ISRO for the success of Chandrayaan-3. Bharat Mata Ki Jai," the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener said in a post on X. AAP Rajya Sabha MP and national spokesperson Raghav Chadha said the successful landing was a "triumph unmatched. "We're over the moon! he said on X. This feat is a testament to the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) indomitable spirit, he said, adding that their commitment and hard work has made every Indian's heart swell with pride. "Chandrayaan3 imprints our identity on the Moon's southern frontier, a triumph unmatched, Chadha said. This histo

India has taken 'giant leap' in space sector with Chandrayaan-3: Anurag

Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday said India has taken a "giant leap" in the space sector and a big change will come with the soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the moon. The successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 would make India stand among the three-four countries of the world which have made the biggest contribution in the field of space, the union minister of sports and youth affairs said. Like 140 crore Indians giving their best wishes for Chandrayaan-3, I am also one of them. India has taken a giant leap in the space sector and we all are waiting for the moment when Chandrayaan-3 lands successfully, Thakur told reporters here. If we look at the recent times when the space policy was changed and opened for the private sector, within twelve months, the private sector launched its rocket and showcased its potential, he said. ISRO's ambitious third moon mission Chandrayaan-3's Lander Module (LM) is all set to touch down on the lunar surface on Wednesday evening, making it onl

India, I reached my destination: Chandrayaan-3's first message from Moon

With Chandrayaan-3 landing successfully, India has become the first country in the world to land on the Moon's far side

LIVE: Chandrayaan-3 landing is 'shankhnaad' of India's glory, says PM

India awaits successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the south pole of the Moon. Catch all the live updates here

Chandrayaan-3: European Space Agency tracking lander module, says official

Besides the scientists at the ISRO, officials at the European Space Agency are also involved in tracking the lander module of the Chandrayaan-3 mission which is just hours away from making a soft landing on the surface of the Moon, a senior scientist said on Wednesday. European Space Agency Service Manager and Liaison Officer to ISRO Ramesh Chellathurai said the ESA has been providing support to the Chandrayaan-3 mission since the pandemic. Introducing himself in a brief video, Chellathurai said, "I work for the European Space Agency at the European Space Operations Centre, in Darmstadt Germany. "Within the European Space Operations Centre, I work for the Deep Space and External Services Section wherein we provide support for ESA's deep space missions and external agencies," he said in the video shared in a social media post. He said ESA was providing support to the Chandrayaan-3 mission from three of its ground stations located in Kourou (French Guiana), Goonhilly (United Kingdom)

Chandrayaan-3 mission: All set for automatic landing sequence, says Isro

ISRO on Wednesday said it is all set to initiate the Automatic Landing Sequence (ALS) for its ambitious third Moon mission Chandrayaan-3's Lander Module (LM) to touch down on the lunar surface this evening. The LM comprising the lander (Vikram) and the rover (Pragyan) is scheduled to make a touch down near the south polar region of the Moon at 6:04 pm on Wednesday, a feat not achieved by any country so far. "All set to initiate the Automatic Landing Sequence (ALS). Awaiting the arrival of Lander Module (LM) at the designated point, around 17:44 Hrs. IST (5:44 pm)," ISRO said in a post on X. "Upon receiving the ALS command, the LM activates the throttleable engines for powered descent. The mission operations team will keep confirming the sequential execution of commands," it said. After checking all the parameters and deciding to land, ISRO will upload the required commands from its Indian Deep Space Network (IDSN) facility at Byalalu near here, to the LM, a few hours before the ..

What does India want to achieve with its Chandrayaan-3 moon mission?

India will achieve a unique milestone in space technology as soon as the Lander lands on the moon's surface. The success of the space mission will have a huge impact on the Indian economy as well

Unsung heroes of Chandrayaan-3: Meet the people behind India's moon mission

The unsung heroes of Chandrayaan-3 will soon mark India's footprints on the moon's surface. Here is the list of people who will make the Chandrayaan-3 mission possible

Chandrayaan-3: Haryana schools to organise live streaming to inspire kids

Schools in Haryana will organise live streaming of the soft landing of ISRO's moon mission Chandrayaan-3 Wednesday evening to inspire the students and boost their self-confidence, said state's Education Minister Kanwar Pal. He said all district education officers in the state have been instructed to open the schools from 5 pm to 6 pm on Wednesday. "Students of schools in Haryana will watch Chandrayaan-3's soft landing on the moon live. All district education officers have been instructed to open schools from 5 pm to 6 pm on Wednesday," Pal said on X, formerly Twitter. Commenting on India being at the cusp of scripting history, the minister said, "This is an achievement of our scientists. It is a big achievement for the nation and the world attention is on this. So, we want our students should catch the action live." "When young students will watch it live, they will also feel inspired and it will also boost their self-confidence," he added. Pal also said India is an emerging power

Chandrayaan-3 moon landing: A look inside Vikram lander and Pragyan rover

Chandrayaan-3 latest news: India will attempt its first successful lunar landing at 6:04 pm today

Chandrayaan-3: Ahead of landing, here's a look at journey to Moon so far

According to the space agency, Chandrayaan 3's lander, with a rover accommodated inside it, is expected to touch down on the surface of the Moon around 6.04 pm on August 23

Chandrayaan-3 is ready to create history, check landing date, time and more

Chandrayaan-3 will land on the moon's surface today at 6.04 pm. The final fifteen minutes are the most crucial period and that will determine the success of the mission

Indian diaspora in US eagerly awaits Chandrayan-3's successful moon landing

The Indian diaspora here is eagerly waiting for Chandrayaan-3's much-anticipated landing on the Moon on Wednesday with many of them saying the lunar mission will propel India as a global leader in space technology and inspire millions of children to take up science, physics and astronomy as their area of pursuit. ISRO's ambitious third Moon mission Chandrayaan-3's Lander Module (LM) comprising the lander (Vikram) and the rover (Pragyan) is all set to land on the lunar surface on Wednesday evening at 6.04 pm, as India eyes becoming the first country to reach the uncharted south pole of Earth's only natural satellite. I am very excited about what Chandrayaan-3 can achieve for us, New York-based commodity trader and Physics enthusiast Sandeep Daga told PTI. The Chandrayaan-3 mission is really a shot in the arm for the Indian space programme and the ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation). It will propel India as a global leader in space technology and it will inspire millions of kids

RSS extends best wishes to Chandrayaan-3; says feat crucial for India

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Wednesday wished for a successful landing of Chandrayaan-3's lunar module on moon's surface, saying it is "very important" for the country. The Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) ambitious third moon mission Chandrayaan-3's Lander Module (LM) is all set to land on the lunar surface this evening, as India eyes to become the first country to reach the uncharted south pole of earth's only natural satellite. The LM comprising the lander (Vikram) and the rover (Pragyan) is scheduled to make a touch down near the south polar region of the moon at 6:04 pm on Wednesday. "India's Chandrayaan-3 mission is very important for the country. It will increase India's pride in the world. I am fully confident of its success," RSS media relations and publicity head Sunil Ambekar said. He also acknowledged the contributions of the Indian scientists involved in the mission and said a successful landing of the moon mission will raise India's stature in the ...

Chandrayaan-3: Tech institutes, schools in J'khand to live stream landing

Jharkhand's top technical institutions and several schools are all geared up to organise live streaming of the soft landing of ISRO's Moon mission Chandrayaan-3 on Wednesday, seeking to ignite a passion for space exploration among budding scientists. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT-ISM), Dhanbad, Birla Institute of Technology (BIT), Mesra, National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology (NIAMT) and others have made arrangements for the live streaming, officials said. ISRO's ambitious third Moon mission Chandrayaan-3's Lander Module (LM) is scheduled to make a touch down near the south polar region of the Moon on Wednesday evening. IIT-ISM deputy director Dheeraj Kumar told PTI, We will conduct live streaming of the soft landing at Penman Auditorium. Students and faculty have been invited to be part of the historical event. It will definitely motivate the students for future space explorations. Kumar said the institute has an astronomy club and mine surveying section, wh