Highlights | Chandrayaan-3 Moon Landing: PM Modi To Virtually Witness Lunar Landing In South Africa

Chandrayaan-3 Moon Landing: India's third lunar mission will make a 'historic landing' on the Moon's surface in less than 30 hours, scroll down for all the latest and live updates.

Chandrayaan-3 Moon Landing: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said on Monday that live coverage of the historic landing, which is scheduled for tomorrow at 6.04 pm, will begin at 5.20 pm on the same day. The live-streaming URL has also been provided and can be seen on ISRO's official website.  Meanwhile, the Lander Module of Chandrayaan-3 has been searching for for the 'ideal site' for landing after completing the necessary orbiting and deboosting maneuvers around the Moon with the lander Vikram and rover Pragyan.

The lander module of Chandrayaan-3, which was launched on July 14, successfully detached from the Propulsion Module on Thursday, 35 days after the mission was launched. Chandrayaan-3's mission objectives are to show a safe and soft landing on the lunar surface, wandering on the Moon, and conducting in-situ scientific experiments.The lander on Chandrayaan-2 was unable to successfully land on the lunar surface and lost contact in September 2019 after reaching a height of 2.1 kilometres.

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23 August 2023

12:03 PM

Chandrayaan Soft Moon Landing Live: Centre asks IITs, IIMs, and other institutes to live telecast 

On Wednesday, the Centre requested that universities and higher education institutes, including IITs and IIMs, hold special assemblies to watch the Chandrayaan-3 moon landing live.

11:12 AM

ISRO Chandrayaan-3 Live: RSS extends wishes to ISRO 

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh wished ISRO a successful landing of Chandrayaan-3's lunar module on the moon's surface on Wednesday. 

10:37 AM

Chandrayaan-3 Live: Centre asks universities to organise special assemblies

The Centre has requested that all universities and higher education institutes, including IITs and IIMs, hold special assemblies to watch the live-streaming of Chandrayaan-3's moon landing. The arrival of India's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft is a historic event that will not only pique our children's interest, but will also instill a desire to explore in their thoughts.

09:20 AM

Chandrayaan 3 Live Updates: India To Become 4th Country To Soft Land

India will be the fourth country in the world to achieve soft landing on moon surface, this feat after the United States, Russia, and China, but India will be the only country in the world to land on the lunar south pole.

09:00 AM

Chandrayaan-3 Live Updates: ISRO Shares Big Update Before Attempted Lunar Landing

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said that a live telecast of the landing operations at MOX/ISTRAC will begin on Wednesday at 5:20 ahead of the scheduled landing  in the South Polar region around 6:04 pm.

08:56 AM

Chandrayaan 3 Live Updates: Live Streaming Of Moon Landing 

Chandrayaan-3 is all set to create history by landing on the uncharted south pole of the Moon today.According to ISRO, Chandrayaan-3 is all set to land on the Moon on Wednesday at around 18:04 hrs IST.The live telecast of the landing operations will begin at 5:20 PM IST on Wednesday. Live actions of landing will be available on the ISRO website, its YouTube channel, Facebook, and public broadcaster DD National TV from 5:27 PM IST on Aug 23, 2023.

08:31 AM

Chandrayaan-3 LIVE UPDATES: PM Modi To Virtually Witness Moon Landing

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in South Africa to attend the 15th BRICS Summit, will virtually witness the historic landing attempt on the lunar surface as part of the country`s third lunar mission — Chandrayaan-3

08:11 AM

Chandrayaan-3 LIVE UPDATES: Prayers Across World For Successful Moon Landing

Indian students and research scholars in Uxbridge, London organised a special prayer at the Adya Shakti Mataji Temple for the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon.

08:01 AM

Chandrayaan-3 LIVE UPDATES: Prayers Across World, India For Successful Moon Landing

Prayers are resonating around the globe, as people of various religious affiliations unite for the successful landing of India`s Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon`s South Pole.Regardless of religious boundaries, individuals are coming together to lend their support to the Chandrayaan-3 mission. This demonstration of solidarity is extending worldwide, with people participating in prayers, offering religious observances, and engaging in diverse rituals to foster its success

07:33 AM

Chandrayaan-3 Live Updates: Ex NASA Scientist Says This

India’s lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 holds immense potential for gathering critical data and will significantly contribute to the understanding of the Moon, a former top NASA official has said, describing India, US space partnership further moving to the Moon.

02:36 AM

Chandrayaan-3 LIVE UPDATES: Uttar Pradesh To Live Telecast Landing In All State-Run Schools

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced that the moon landing by 'Chandrayaan-3's will be telecast live in all State. -run shools in Uttar Pardesh. Schools will open specially for one hour in the evening for the viewing.Citing instructions of the State government's education ministry, the Uttar Pradesh government has said that "On August 23, at 5.27 pm, the Chandrayaan-3 moon landing process will be telecast live on the ISRO website, YouTube channel and DD National. In such a situation, arrangements should be made for live telecast by organizing special meetings in schools and educational institutions from 5.15 to 6.15 pm."

23:19 PM

Chandrayaan-3 Live Updates: Former ISRO Scientist Statement

Expanded landing area, enhanced upgrades to ensure safer, successful mission, says former ISRO scientist

23:18 PM

ISRO Chandrayaan-3 Live: Ganga Aarti performed with tricolour in hands

#WATCH | Uttarakhand: Ganga Aarti performed with tricolour in hands at Parmarth Niketan Ghat in Rishikesh ahead of the landing of the Chandrayaan-3 Mission on August 23.#Chandrayaan3Mission pic.twitter.com/I45spQjJ1a

— ANI (@ANI) August 22, 2023

21:05 PM

ISRO Chandrayaan-3 Live: What is Moon's geological history ?

According to media reports, "The Moon is thought to be 4.5 billion years old, which is nearly the same age as the Earth. According to the main explanation concerning the Moon's creation, a Mars-sized celestial planet collided with the early Earth, and the resulting debris gradually solidified to form the lunar body. However, recent geological evidence from the Moon implies that it is only 60 million years younger than Earth."

20:27 PM

Chandrayaan-3 Moon Landing Live: Theories about moon mission

An expert digs into the fascinating subject of Moon exploration as anticipation increases for India's scheduled Chandrayaan-3 lunar landing on Wednesday. For ages, humans have been fascinated by the Moon, and with each new mission, we learn more about its geological history, composition, and scientific potential.

20:09 PM

ISRO Chandrayaan Live: CM Mamata Banerjee statement

"Chandrayaan-3 mission is a matter of pride for the entire nation! The @isro team belongs to India. Their hard work is a testament of the country's progress which has come from the people, scientists and economists, and not any political entity. Scientists from across the country, including Bengal, have greatly contributed to the mission. I applaud the efforts of all those who have worked hard at taking India's lunar exploration to greater heights! With Chandraayan-3 inching closer to reaching the lunar South Pole, we must all stand together and cheer for its successful soft landing! says Mamata Banerjee.

19:31 PM

Chandrayaan-3 Moon Landing Live: Planetary Society of India Director explains the Chandrayaan-3

#WATCH | Hyderabad, Telangana: Planetary Society of India, Director Raghunandan speaks on the Chandrayaan-3 Mission. #Chandrayaan3Mission pic.twitter.com/l1UXpD5l7f

— ANI (@ANI) August 22, 2023

19:24 PM

ISRO Moon Landing Live: Padma Shri awardee Dr Soma Ghosh dedicates song

#WATCH | Hindustani classical vocalist and Padma Shri awardee Dr Soma Ghosh on Chandrayaan-3 as one day is left for its landing on the Moon#Varanasi pic.twitter.com/Z6cjNprY5o

— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) August 22, 2023

19:23 PM

Chandrayaan-3 Moon Landing Live: Former ISRO scientist Mylswamy Annadurai speaks

"The Chandrayaan 3 has a wider area of 4.5 km*2.5 km. The priority is safe landing. Comparing to Chandrayaan 2, required fuel has also been enhanced. The power source has also been enhanced," says Padma Shri awardee and former ISRO scientist Mylswamy Annadurai.

19:03 PM

Chandrayaan -3 Moon Landing Live Updates: Chandrayaan-3 Mission is on schedule

As per the ISRO's X (formerly known as twitter handle) the Chandrayaan-3 moon landing is on schedule with systems undergoing regular checks with smooth sailing continuing.

The live telecast of the landing operations at MOX/ISTRAC begins at 17:20 Hrs. IST on August 23, 2023.

18:42 PM

ISRO Chandrayaan-3 Live Updates: Less Than 24 Hours To Go

ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission was launched on July 14, 2023. It is expected to land on August 22, 2023 at 6:04 pm.

18:32 PM

ISRO Chandrayaan-3 Live Updates: Pictures of Earth Captured By ISRO Spacecraft

ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission was launched on July 14, 2023. A few days later, it sent the first images of the moon, just after the separation of the rocket's lander from the propulsion module.

18:23 PM

ISRO Chandrayaan-3 Live: Prayers And Namaz Being Offered Across India

As the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) prepares to make an audacious attempt at a soft landing on the unexplored south pole of the Moon with its ambitious Chandrayaan-3 mission, people across India are joining in prayers, religious offerings and rituals for its success. The country's hopes are pinned on ISRO's latest endeavour, marking the third Moon mission.

17:18 PM

ISRO Chandrayaan-3 Live: DG of Indian Space Association

#WATCH | Chandrayaan-3 Mission | DG, Indian Space Association, Anil Kumar Bhatt says, "When Chandrayaan-3 will do a soft landing tomorrow, we will be among the four countries which have done soft landing (successful landing) on the moon till now...This will be a proud moment for… pic.twitter.com/BOLYTQPSDY

— ANI (@ANI) August 22, 2023

16:14 PM

ISRO Chandrayaan-3 Live Updates: UP govt schools to open for live telecast

On August 22, the Uttar Pradesh government directed that government schools remain open on August 23 from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. and that a live stream of Chandrayaan-3's soft landing on the Moon be arranged for students.

15:46 PM

Chandrayaan -3 Moon Landing Live Updates: Prakash Raj explains the controversy

Prakash Raj has now provided further insight to his Sunday tweet on Chandrayaan-3, which featured a joke about a chaiwala or teaseller. While he was heavily chastised for the statement, he clarified on Monday that it was a reference to the Kerala chaiwala joke from the time of Neil Armstrong, the first man to set foot on the moon.

15:05 PM

ISRO Chandrayaan -3 Moon Landing Live: Video of moon captured on camera

.... and
The moon as captured by the
Lander Imager Camera 4
on August 20, 2023.#Chandrayaan_3 #Ch3 pic.twitter.com/yPejjLdOSS

— ISRO (@isro) August 22, 2023

15:02 PM

Chandrayaan Landing Live Updates: Uttar Pradesh to live telecast 'Chandrayaan-3'

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced that the moon landing by 'Chandrayaan-3' will be broadcast live in all Uttar Pradesh schools. Schools will be open for viewing only for one hour in the evening.

14:22 PM

Chandrayaan-3 Moon Landing: Actor Prakash Raj booked

Actor Prakash Raj has been charged with insulting India's planned lunar project, 'Chandrayaan-3,' according to police in Karnataka.

13:40 PM

Chandrayaan-3 Moon Landing Live: Launch Schedule

According to media reports, an ISRO official said that "ISRO has a busy schedule ahead of it, including a mission to study the Sun, the launch of a climate monitoring satellite, a test vehicle as part of the Gaganyaan human space flight programme, and the development of an Indo-US synthetic aperture radar. Furthermore, XPoSat (X-ray Polarimeter Satellite), the country's first dedicated polarimetry mission to explore the varied dynamics of intense astronomical X-ray sources under harsh conditions, is ready for launch.

13:36 PM

Chandrayaan -3 Moon Landing Live Updates: Development Phase

The development phase of Chandrayaan-3 began in January 2020, with the launch scheduled for 2021. However, the Covid-19 pandemic caused an unforeseen delay in the mission's development.

13:28 PM

Chandrayaan-3 Live Updates: ISRO To Livestream Historic Soft-Landing

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has planned to livestream the soft-landing of the Chandrayaan-3's Lander Module on the south pole of Moon, a tough terrain to achieve. The live telecast will begin at 5.20 pm on Wednesday.