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Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft's lander Vikram today successfully separated from its propulsion module and continued its journey towards the Moon where it is expected to make a soft landing on August 23.

Chandrayaan-3 Live Updates: "Thanks For The Ride, Mate": Lander Vikram Detaches From Spacecraft

Chandrayaan-3: ISRO had especially designed a propulsion module this time to carry the Vikram lander to a nearly 100km lunar orbit. While half of its job is done post separation, the module will continue to circle around the moon and conduct experiments for the next three to six months

Deboosting scheduled for 4pm on Friday

The Vikram lander has been separated from the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft. Know here the next step for India's lunar mission.

The Indian Research Space Organisation (ISRO) on Wednesday said that Chandrayaan-3 flawlessly executed its fifth and final orbit adjustment. This strategic manoeuvre was successfully performed to bring the spacecraft closer to the Moons surface.

ISROs Chairman S Somanath revealed that Chandrayaan-3s Vikram lander has a robust design, enabling it to achieve a soft landing on the Moon even if some sensors and two of its engines fail.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has developed a new plan to ensure successful landing of its Chandrayaan-3 Vikram lander even if its sensors or engines malfunction. The ISRO chairman explained the robustness of its well-engineered architecture and advanced algorithms. The lander is set to touch down on the lunar surface on 23 August 2021. Advanced de-orbiting maneuvers will align the spacecraft with the lunar surface, followed by an intricate sequence of strategic manoeuvres, to en...

Chandrayaan-3 mission challenges include transferring from horizontal to vertical direction and minimizing fuel usage.

ISRO plans proper touchdown of ‘Vikram’ lander even if its sensors and engines fail: ISRO chief S Somanath