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 India's space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is gearing up for its highly anticipated lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3. This mission aims to build on the achievements of its predecessor, Chandrayaan-2, and demonstrate India's ability to safely land on the moon's surface and conduct in-situ scientific experiments. With advanced technologies and renewed determination, Chandrayaan-3 is set to propel India further in its quest for lunar exploration. The powerful Mark 3 heavy-lift launch vehicle, commonly known as the Bahubali rocket, is holding the lunar lander, Vikram, in place. The spaceship will travel from Earth to the moon in about a month, with the projected landing day being August 23. Vikram will function on the lunar surface for one lunar day, which is equal to 14 days on Earth. India’s third moon mission, Chandrayaan-3, is a continuation of Chandrayaan-2, which was launched in July 2019 and has as its goal to place a rover on the lunar South Pole

 Chandrayaan-2 was India's second lunar mission, launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It was a more ambitious mission compared to Chandrayaan-1, as it aimed to not only orbit the Moon but also land a rover on its surface. The mission's main objectives were to further explore the Moon's surface, study its mineralogy, search for water ice, and demonstrate India's technological capabilities in lunar landing and rover operations. Chandrayaan-2 consisted of an orbiter, a lander named Vikram, and a rover called Pragyan. The spacecraft was launched on July 22, 2019, using the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III (GSLV Mk III) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India. After a successful journey to the Moon, the lander Vikram attempted a soft landing near the lunar south pole on September 7, 2019. However, during the landing sequence, contact with the lander was lost just moments before touchdown, resulting in a partial mission

Chandrayaan-1 was India's first lunar mission, launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on October 22, 2008. It was an unmanned spacecraft designed to orbit the Moon and study its surface and composition.   The name "Chandrayaan" is derived from the Sanskrit words "Chandra" (Moon) and "Yaan" (craft or vehicle).  The primary objectives of Chandrayaan-1 were to create a high-resolution 3D map of the lunar surface, study the distribution of various elements and minerals, search for water ice on the Moon, and investigate the Moon's geology and topography. The mission aimed to enhance our understanding of the Moon's origin and evolution. Objective of Chandrayaan-1 1. Scientific Exploration : The primary objective of Chandrayaan-1 was to conduct scientific research and exploration of the Moon. By studying the Moon's surface, composition, and topography, scientists aimed to gain a better understanding of its origin, evolution,