India’s moon mission explained.
India embarked on its third lunar mission with the objective of becoming the first nation to land near the relatively unexplored south pole of the Moon.
The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft, comprising an orbiter, lander, and rover, commenced its journey at 14:35 local time on Friday (09:05 GMT) from the Sriharikota space center. The lander is scheduled to arrive at the Moon between 23rd and 24th August.
A successful landing would position India as the fourth country to accomplish a gentle touchdown on the lunar surface, following the United States, the former Soviet Union, and China
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