India rejoices as Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft successfully lands on the moon.
Indian Spacecraft Successfully Lands on Moon’s South Pole
By Nivedita Bhattacharjee
An Indian spacecraft made history today by landing on the rugged, unexplored south pole of the moon. This mission is not only crucial to lunar exploration but also a significant achievement for India’s standing as a space power. It comes just days after a similar Russian lander crashed, making India the fourth nation to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon, following the United States, China, and Russia.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was attending a BRICS summit in South Africa, expressed his excitement and pride, stating, “This moment is unforgettable. It is phenomenal. This is a victory cry of a new India.” The successful landing was met with jubilation across the country, with people celebrating, setting off firecrackers, and dancing in the streets.
The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft, named after “moon vehicle” in Hindi and Sanskrit, is expected to remain functional for two weeks. During this time, it will conduct a series of experiments, including a spectrometer analysis of the lunar surface’s mineral composition. The successful landing has given India the confidence to extend its reach to possible voyages to Mars and Venus.
India’s reputation for cost-competitive space engineering is also set to receive a boost. The Chandrayaan-3 mission was launched with a budget of about 6.15 billion rupees ($74 million), which is less than the cost to produce the 2013 Hollywood space thriller “Gravity.”
Furthermore, the south pole landing is of great significance as it could provide valuable data on the moon’s geology and the presence of water ice. The region’s rough terrain and potential resources, such as fuel, oxygen, and drinking water, make it an important area for future missions.
The successful landing has garnered international recognition, with Russia’s space agency Roskosmos congratulating India and highlighting the importance of moon exploration for all mankind. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov also personally congratulated his Indian counterpart during a bilateral meeting at the BRICS summit.
India’s space ambitions don’t stop here. The country is planning to launch a mission in September to study the sun, and preparations for a human space flight are underway, with a target date of 2024.
The Chandrayaan-3 mission’s success marks a significant milestone for India’s space program and sets the stage for further advancements in space exploration.
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