Lunar Insertion
Final orbit-raising manoeuvre of Chandrayaan-3 | Pic Twetted by ISRO
| July 26, 2023, 4:22 a.m.
Chandrayaan-3 Completes Final Orbit-Raising Manoeuvre, Aims for Lunar Insertion
The Indian spacecraft Chandrayaan-3 has successfully completed its final orbit-raising manoeuvre, bringing it closer to lunar insertion. The spacecraft is expected to attain an orbit of 127,609 km x 236 km, and the next step, the TransLunar Injection (TLI), is scheduled for August 1. Chandrayaan-3 aims to achieve a soft landing on the lunar surface at the Moon's South Pole, joining the elite nations that have accomplished this feat. The mission represents a significant milestone in India's space exploration efforts and has garnered high expectations for success.
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