Chandrayaan-3, is set to make a significant maneuver in its journey today
The spacecraft is scheduled to enter the lunar orbit at 7 pm, marking a crucial phase in this ambitious mission
The rover, weighing just 26 kilograms, is equipped with scientific instruments including cameras, spectrometers, and a drill to study the lunar surface
The mission is a stepping stone towards ISRO's future interplanetary missions
The spacecraft is expected to land near the lunar south pole region on August 23, 2023, at 5.47 pm
Chandrayaan-3 mission follows Chandrayaan-2, which encountered a last-minute glitch in the landing
ISRO has made significant improvements in the design and technology of Chandrayaan-3
The lander for Chandrayaan-3 is equipped with a Laser Doppler Velocimeter (LDV)
The mission also carries the Spectro-polarimetry of Habitable Planet Earth (SHAPE) payload on the Propulsion Module