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'REVIEWED CHALLENGES AND WORKED ON CHANDRAYAAN 3'
The Sunday Guardian
|July 09, 2023
S. Somnath, Chairman of ISRO, says lessons have been learned from the previous mission and improvements made; Chandrayaan-3 to study the lunar atmosphere, surface in greater detail.
In an exclusive interview with NewsX, S. Somnath, the Chairman of ISRO, revealed crucial details about the highly anticipated launch of Chandrayaan-3. He discussed the lessons learned from the previous mission, the improvements made, and the ambitious scientific experiments planned for the upcoming lunar mission. The interview highlighted ISRO’s determination to overcome challenges and achieve success, showcasing their unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of space exploration. Excerpts:
Q: Big announcements have come from ISRO about the launch of Chandrayaan-3 on 14 July. Can you provide some details about the big launch that has been announced by ISRO?
A: See, the launch is on 14 July in the afternoon. We had a window from 12-19 July. So, the current schedule of work is leading to 14 July. It was originally on 13 July. Then, we are hoping the lift-off takes place on the scheduled time. Then we have a possibility of landing on the first opportunity. That is by the beginning of 23 August. Maybe that also has a window. So that’s what we are expecting.
This story is from the July 09, 2023 edition of The Sunday Guardian.
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