ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission aims for a successful soft landing on the Moon's surface.

The spacecraft is scheduled to touch down on August 23, positioning India as the fourth nation to achieve this feat.

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The mission was launched on July 14 using the GSLV Mark 3 heavy-lift launch vehicle.

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The primary objective is to achieve a delicate landing on the Moon, marking India's third lunar expedition.

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Precision in landing involves transitioning the spacecraft from a horizontal to vertical orientation.

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Chandrayaan-3 explores the uncharted polar regions, which remain largely unexplored due to their challenges.

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Scientists hope to uncover the presence of water in permanently shadowed areas on the lunar surface.

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The deboosting process is necessary to prepare the lander module for its final descent to the Moon.

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The soft landing is scheduled for August 23, 2023, at 5:47 PM IST.

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