Chandrayaan-3 Arrival at the Moon

On July 14, 2023, at 2:43 PM IST, Chandrayaan-3 embarked on its journey to the Moon from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.

Completing the First Orbit-Raising Maneuver

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On August 1, 2023, at 10:00 AM IST, Chandrayaan-3 successfully entered the translunar trajectory, setting its course towards the Moon.

Lunar Orbit Insertion

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On August 6, 2023, at 8:00 AM IST, Chandrayaan-3 moved speedily towards the Moon's orbit, reaching closer to its lunar destination.

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Conclusion

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Chandrayaan-3 Arrival at the Moon

Completing the First Orbit-Raising Maneuver

Lunar Orbit Insertion

Conclusion

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