Fact-Check: Did NASA Capture Landing Of Chandrayaan-3?

“Global Applause as India’s Chandrayaan-3 Triumphs at Moon’s South Pole – A Historic First. Amidst the jubilation at the ground station, a tide of misinformation inundates social media platforms. While ISRO scientists patiently await the optimal moment for the Pragyan rover’s deployment from the Vikram lander, fabricated images of the lunar surface presence of both payloads flood the online sphere.”

“Rapidly Circulating False Video Depicts Vikram on Moon’s Surface with Earth’s Blue Rise. Misleadingly Captioned as Captured by NASA Satellite.”

American Space Agency Embroiled Again: Video Alleging NASA Satellite Captured Vikram Landing Under Scrutiny. Deceptive Footage Actually Belongs to Apollo 11 Moon Landing from Years Past, Reveals Fact-Check.”

Going Beyond: Lion Capital Image with ISRO Emblem and Rover Tread Marks Circulated by Users. Claims of Official India Emblem on Lunar Surface Raise Eyebrows.”

Surprising Timeline: Certain Images Shared Prior to Chandrayaan-3’s Lunar Touchdown Raise Suspicions.”

Chandrayaan-3, India’s third lunar mission, sets forth two main objectives: deploying a rover for lunar surface exploration and conducting in-situ scientific experiments.”

“In January 2020, Chandrayaan-3’s development phase was initiated, targeting a launch in 2021. Regrettably, the mission’s advancement was hindered by the Covid-19 pandemic, leading to a significant delay.”