Indian Space Agency released video of Moon captured by Chandrayaan-3 on their Twitter channel captioning “Chandrayaan-3 Mission: The Moon, as viewed by Chandrayaan-3 during Lunar Orbit Insertion”
India’s Chandrayaan-3 Lunar Mission Captures Breathtaking Video of Moon’s Orbit
Following the successful lunar orbit insertion on August 5, 2023, India’s space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), unveiled a captivating video of the Moon as observed by the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft. The video, taken during the Lunar Orbit Insertion (LOI), showcases the Moon’s majestic beauty from the vantage point of the spacecraft.
Hours before the second significant maneuver, which was scheduled for late Sunday night, ISRO released the mesmerizing footage. The Lunar Orbit Injection (LOI) was executed around 7 pm IST on the previous day, successfully placing Chandrayaan-3 into a stable lunar orbit.
Launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre on July 14, 2023, aboard the LVM-3 rocket, Chandrayaan-3 has traversed over three lakh kilometers in space, bridging the distance between Earth and the Moon. After completing orbits around Earth on August 1, the spacecraft embarked on its trans-lunar journey, making remarkable progress towards its lunar destination.
The Chandrayaan-3 mission marks India’s third lunar endeavor and represents a significant milestone in the country’s space exploration achievements. As the spacecraft continues its journey towards the Moon, scientists and space enthusiasts worldwide eagerly await further revelations and discoveries from this ambitious mission.