The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to initiate the Automatic Landing Sequence (ALS) for its Chandrayaan-3 mission. The Lander Module (LM) is scheduled to arrive at the designated point around 17:44 Hrs. IST, at which time it will activate its throttleable engines for powered descent.
The mission operations team will be closely monitoring the sequential execution of commands and will take necessary action if required. The ALS is a critical phase of the mission and its success will pave the way for the deployment of the Pragyan rover on the lunar surface.
The Chandrayaan-3 mission is a follow-on to the Chandrayaan-2 mission, which successfully orbited the Moon in 2019. The main objective of Chandrayaan-3 is to soft-land the LM on the Moon's south pole and deploy the Pragyan rover. The rover will then explore the lunar surface for signs of water and other resources.
The success of Chandrayaan-3 would be a major milestone for India's space program and would put the country in the league of only a few nations that have successfully landed on the Moon. It would also be a boost to India's scientific and technological prowess.
The entire nation is eagerly waiting for the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission. The eyes of the world are also on India as it prepares to make history.
