When Will Chandrayaan 3 Land On The Moon

Chandrayaan-3 Moon Landing Countdown Timer

The Chandrayaan-3 lander dubbed the Vikram lander along with the Pragyan rover is expected to complete its successful touchdown on the south pole of the Moon on August 23, 2023. This is poised to be a remarkable moment for our country. And to help you stay on top of the Chandrayaan 3 Moon Landing live status, we have added an embedded timer for your convenience. So, bookmark this article and check back to witness this historic moment as it unfolds. Chandrayaan-3 Moon Landing Countdown However, do note that for a successful landing to happen, there has to be a sunrise on the Moon. So, another prospective landing date is August 24 as well. ISRO chairman Mr. Somnath has further added that if for some reason the landing does not go as planned on either of the two dates, ISRO will wait an additional month and will try to land the Chandrayaan-3 lander in September.
Now, you must be thinking why it’s taking Chandrayaan-3 40 days to land on the Moon’s surface. To understand this, it’s important to have some knowledge about the mission and its progress so far.

Chandrayaan-3: Journey So Far

To paint a complete picture, here is the complete timeline of Chandrayaan-3, India’s third lunar mission.

Chandrayaan-3 Mission Objectives and Overview

The main objective of the mission is to achieve a successful soft landing on the lunar surface. Additionally, ISRO has established two more objectives for the Chandrayaan-3 mission. Here are all the objectives of the Chandrayaan-3 mission:
Take a look at the Chandrayaan-3 Mission overview attached below. CategoryDetailsMission NameChandrayaan-3 Lunar MissionMission Cost₹615 croresMission StatusSuccessLaunch DateJuly 14, 2023, 2:35 pm ISTLaunch SiteSDSC SHAR, Sriharikota.Rover Weight26 KilogramsRover Duration~ 14 Earth daysOrbit Reduction100 km orbit target was achieved by August 16Mission ObjectivesTo safely land the rover on the surface of the Moon, Rover roving demonstration, and in-situ scientific studyMission PhasesEarth, Lunar Transfer, and Moon-centricMission ProgressThe Lander Module has achieved a soft landing on the surface of the MoonLanding DateAugust 23 (06:04 PM IST)Landing SiteThe south pole of the Moon Featured image courtesy: ISRO