India’s Lunar Landmark: Chandrayaan-3’s Safe Landing Marks ISRO’s Victory
Watch// Chandrayaan-3 Mission Soft-landing
In an extraordinary feat, India has etched its name in space exploration history by successfully landing on the hitherto untouched South Pole of the moon. Prime Minister Modi congratulating the dedicated space scientists behind this remarkable achievement, emphasizing that this moment would be eternally remembered in India’s narrative.
The ultimate test of this audacious mission unfolded during its concluding phase. With a mere 20 minutes prior to touchdown, ISRO initiated the Automatic Landing Sequence (ALS), a pivotal maneuver that handed control over to the Vikram Lunar Module (LM). Armed with its onboard computing prowess, the Vikram LM adeptly identified an optimal landing spot and executed a gentle touchdown on the lunar surface.
Throughout the journey, the success of the mission hung in the balance during the critical window of the last 15 to 20 minutes. This span witnessed the Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram lander meticulously descend to its designated landing site. People across India and around the globe held their breath, offering prayers for the triumphant landing of Chandrayaan-3.
Recalling the setback faced by India’s previous lunar endeavor, where the mission faltered during the last 20 minutes of the descent, ISRO approached Chandrayaan-3 with meticulous care. The moments leading up to moon landing are colloquially dubbed as the “20 or 17 minutes of terror,” underlining the gravity of the situation. During this phase, the entire process shifted into autonomous mode, as the Vikram lander autonomously ignited its engines with precision at the predetermined moments and altitudes.
