The Chandrayaan-3 mission is India’s third lunar exploration mission. It successfully soft-landed on the lunar surface on September 9, 2023, at the Vikram lander’s designated landing site in the South Pole region of the Moon.
There are many reasons why Chandrayaan 3 was successful. Here are the top 5:
Improved hardware and software: The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft was equipped with a new navigation system that was more accurate than the one used on Chandrayaan-2. The landing radar was also upgraded to provide better images of the landing site. The communication system was also improved to ensure that the spacecraft could stay in touch with Earth during the landing.
Lessons learned from Chandrayaan-2: The Chandrayaan-2 mission experienced a hard landing in 2019. The ISRO learned from this experience and made changes to the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft to improve its chances of success. These changes included strengthening the landing legs of the lander and adding a backup system for the landing radar.
Better understanding of the landing site: The landing site for Chandrayaan-3 was carefully selected based on data from previous missions. This data showed that the landing site was relatively flat and free of obstacles. This helped to ensure that the landing was safe and successful. The landing site was also located in the South Pole region of the Moon, which is a region that has not been explored by many previous missions.
Experienced team: The Chandrayaan-3 mission was led by a team of experienced engineers and scientists. This team had the expertise and knowledge to successfully execute the mission. The team had previously worked on the Chandrayaan-1 and Chandrayaan-2 missions, so they had a good understanding of the challenges involved in landing on the Moon.
Good weather conditions: The weather conditions on the Moon were clear and calm during the landing of Chandrayaan-3. This helped to ensure that the landing was safe and successful. The Moon does not have a thick atmosphere, so there is no wind or rain to disturb the landing. However, there can be dust storms on the Moon, which can make landing difficult. The weather conditions on the day of the landing were favorable, and there were no dust storms.
The successful landing of Chandrayaan 3 is a major achievement for India’s space program. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the team that made it happen. The mission will help scientists to better understand the Moon and its history. It will also pave the way for future missions to the Moon, including a manned mission.
