Chandrayaan-3's First Lunar Captures: ISRO Shares Stunning Moon Images

Chandrayaan-3, by ISRO, pushes India to new space exploration heights.

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Launched on July 14, the mission targets the untouched Moon's South Pole.

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Beyond pride, it's a strategic move to investigate potential lunar water-ice reserves.

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ISRO is attempting to perfect a feat that eluded them once—executing a flawless soft landing on the lunar surface.

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The shared images highlight both the craft's technology and Earth-Moon connection.

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Landing near the moon's south pole is technically demanding due to its rugged terrain, prolonged shadows, and frigid conditions.

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Vikram—the mission's lander—and the rover Pragyan have roughly 14 Earth days to complete their objectives.

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Success here could cement India's place among an elite group, alongside the US, former Soviet Union, and China, in achieving soft lunar landings.

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Chandrayaan-3's outcome will significantly influence India's space legacy.

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