In a significant step towards the impending Moon landing of Chandrayaan-3, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a triumphant milestone on the early morning of August 16. The space agency flawlessly executed the fifth and ultimate orbit reduction manoeuvre, marking a pivotal accomplishment as the mission approaches its lunar destination.
During this successful firing operation, conducted over a brief duration, Chandrayaan-3 was adeptly positioned into an intended orbit measuring 153 km x 163 km. With this successful manoeuvre, ISRO proudly announced the conclusion of the lunar-bound manoeuvres.
FIVE MANOEUVERS
Following its launch on July 14, Chandrayaan-3 effectively executed five manoeuvres within the Earth’s vicinity between July 15 and 25. A vital trans-lunar injection (TLI) manoeuvre was executed on August 1, steering Chandrayaan-3 on its trajectory towards the Moon.
Subsequently, Chandrayaan-3 made a triumphant entry into the lunar orbit on August 5, seamlessly integrating itself into its designated lunar path. Since then, a series of five orbit reduction manoeuvres have been masterfully executed, meticulously diminishing Chandrayaan-3’s orbital dimensions and aligning it precisely over the lunar poles.
As the anticipated Moon landing of Chandrayaan-3 inches closer, ISRO’s adept manoeuvres and meticulous orbital adjustments underscore the agency’s commitment to achieving another remarkable feat in lunar exploration. Stay tuned for further updates as we eagerly await the successful culmination of this ambitious mission.
SOLAR MISSION
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up to embark on a journey to study the Sun, following the recent Chandrayaan-3 endeavour. Aditya L1, a pioneering Indian space mission, will study the sun. The spacecraft will be strategically placed in a halo orbit around Lagrange Point 1 (L1) within the Sun-Earth system, approximately 1.5 million km away from Earth.
The Aditya L1 mission is expected to yield pivotal information on a range of topics, including coronal heating, coronal mass ejections, pre-flare and flare activities, space weather dynamics, and the propagation of particles and fields. ISRO has outlined its launch strategy, intending to utilize a PSLV rocket for liftoff from the Sathish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR (SDSC SHAR) in Sriharikota.
