Chandrayaan 3 Launch Live Updates: Nation cheers launch of Chandrayaan-3; PM says a new chapter in India's space odyssey

Chandrayaan-3, India's third lunar mission which was launched on Friday, involves collaboration with different space agencies including the European, Australian and US counterparts of ISRO.The Chandrayaan-3 mission is the latest in ISRO's Chandrayaan ('Moon craft') series of lunar missions which will demonstrate new technologies required for interplanetary spaceflight and aims to achieve India's first soft landing on another celestial body.The lander module is equipped with instruments to measure the surface temperature and seismic activity around the landing site, a laser retroreflector provided by NASA, and more. The rover's instruments will be used to investigate the composition of nearby lunar surface material. Surface operations will last for approximately 14 days.

The US space agency NASA and European Space agency (ESA) on Friday lauded India's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft that was successfully launched on a historic mission to the far side of the moon.

The LVM-3, the country's heavy rocket, nicknamed 'Bahubali' carried the 3.8-tonne Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft and put the moon spacecraft into orbit on Friday afternoon.

The mission is a follow up of the failed Chandrayaan-2 mission in 2019 when the lander named Vikram crashed on to the moon surface.

"Congratulations to ISRO on the Chandrayaan-3 launch, wishing you safe travels to the Moon. We look forward to the scientific results to come from the mission, including NASA's laser retroreflector array. India is demonstrating leadership on #ArtemisAccords!" Bill Nelson, NASA administrator on Twitter.

"Congratulations ISRO on the launch of the #Chandrayaan3 #Moon mission! Our ESA ground station in Kourou will begin tracking the spacecraft as it rises above the horizon in French Guiana tomorrow morning (CEST). Speak to you soon!" ESA added.

The top Indian leadership and politicians cutting across party lines on Friday hailed the launch of ISRO's ambitious third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 with Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling it a "new chapter" in the country's space odyssey which has elevated the dreams and ambitions of every Indian.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched Chandrayaan 3 from Andhra Pradesh's Sriharikota, eyeing a rare feat in moon exploration so far only accomplished by the US, China and the former Soviet Union.

The space agency said the technically challenging soft landing on the lunar surface, which Chandrayaan-2 could not achieve, has been planned for 5.47 PM on August 23.

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Modi, several ministers, opposition leaders, including Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and former AICC chief Rahul Gandhi, lauded ISRO's feat.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) team for successfully launching the Chandrayaan-3 Moon mission from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh’s Sriharikota as per scheduled launch time."10..9…8…7…6..5..4..3..2…1.. And #Chandrayaan3 launched ! What an exciting sight and moment ! Our @isro launches #Chandrayaan-3 Moon mission from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. Salute and congratulations to #TeamIsro! Jai Hind," Fadnavis tweeted.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday congratulated the entire team of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientists for launching the Chandrayaan-3 and termed it as "New Flight of New India"."New Flight of New India". Congratulations to the entire team of @isro including great scientists of the country for the successful launch of #Chandrayaan3. The country is moving towards creating a new history under the leadership of respected Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji. Jai Hind!" CM Dhami tweeted.

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Friday expressed happiness over the successful launch of the first phase of India's ambitious Moon mission, Chandrayaan-3.

Congratulating the ISRO chairman, scientists and other technical staff on the occasion, the Chief Minister extended his best wishes.

With the success of the first phase of Chandrayaan-3, India's space research sector has crossed a major milestone, the Chief Minister said.

ISRO launched its third lunar mission--Chandrayaan 3 on-board the heavylift LVM3-M4 rocket from Sriharikota today, aiming to achieve soft landing on the Moon's surface.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for the successful launch of the third lunar mission, 'Chandrayaan-3' and termed it as 'historic triumph' for the nation.

It is the "proudest moment" for all people in the country and the mission will bring in groundbreaking results in space research, he said in a tweet.

"Proudest moment for all Indians as our third lunar mission #Chandrayaan3 has been launched by @isro . Congratulations to all behind its successful launch. It is a historic triumph for our nation as the mission will bring in groundbreaking results in space research," Vijayan tweeted.

ISRO today launched its ambitious third lunar mission Chandrayaan 3, eyeing a rare feat in moon exploration so far only accomplished by the likes of the US, China and the former Soviet Union.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said that the Chandrayaan-3 carries the hopes of 1.4 billion Indians."Chandrayaan-3 is today embarking on a journey that carries the hopes of 1.4 billion Indians. The whole nation prays for its success," Jaishankar tweeted.Earlier today, Chandrayaan-3 was launched on GSLV Mark 3 (LVM 3) heavy-lift launch vehicle successfully from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh’s Sriharikota as per scheduled launch time.

India's third moon mission Chandrayaan 3 will attempt the technically challenging soft landing on lunar surface on August 23, ISRO Chairman S Somanath said on Friday.Addressing reporters after the successful launch of the estimated Rs 600 crore mission, Somanath said the craft's infusion into the lunar orbit has been planned from August 1.The soft landing has been planned at 5.47 pm on August 23, more than a month after Chandrayaan 3 took off from the spaceport here piggybacking on the heavylift LVM3-M4 rocket, he added.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the relentless dedication of India’s scientists on the launch of Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) lunar mission Chandrayaan-3.

Propelled by an LVM3-M4 rocket, the Chandrayaan-3 mission lifted off at 2:35 pm from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

Sharing a tweet by ISRO, Modi tweeted: “Chandrayaan-3 scripts a new chapter in India’s space odyssey. It soars high, elevating the dreams and ambitions of every Indian. This momentous achievement is a testament to our scientists’ relentless dedication. I salute their spirit and ingenuity!”

Earlier today through a series of tweets, the Prime Minister, who is currently on a two-day visit to France, had sent his best wishes to the third lunar mission of ISRO.

“Best wishes for Chandrayaan-3 mission! I urge you all to know more about this Mission and the strides we have made in space, science and innovation. It will make you all very proud,” the prime minister had tweeted.

“14th July 2023 will always be etched in golden letters as far as India’s space sector is concerned. Chandrayaan-3, our third lunar mission, will embark on its journey. This remarkable mission will carry the hopes and dreams of our nation,” Modi said.

town in northern Assam watched with bated breath the launch of ‘Chandrayaan-3' as a son of the soil was among those at the helm of the country's third lunar mission. Parents of Chayan Dutta, the deputy project director who is overseeing the launch control operations of the highly anticipated mission, witnessed the moment of launch at their small shop in North Lakhimpur town, flanked by a couple of friends and customers.

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said India's successful launching of Chandrayaan-3 marks another significant milestone in space exploration besides demonstrating the nation's unwavering commitment to advancement in space science and technology.She also congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) team and everyone else who worked relentlessly to accomplish the feat.The ISRO launched its third lunar mission Chandrayaan 3 on board the heavy-lift LVM3-M4 rocket from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh on Friday.With the Chandrayaan-3 mission, scientists are aiming at mastering soft-landing on the lunar surface, a challenging technical aspect, which is planned for late August.

It is 'D-Day' here at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre as scores of people comprising families and journalists have descended here to witness India's attempt at creating history with the launch of Chandrayaan 3, the Indian Space Research Organisation's third lunar mission. Despite scorching heat and a forecast of dry weather, passenger vehicles carrying ardent space enthusiasts were making a beeline to this spaceport.

So far, India has successfully launched a total of 424 satellites for 34 countries, including Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Kazakhstan, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. Over the past five years, these satellite launches have generated approximately 1.1 billion rupees ($13.4 million) in revenue for the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro).

Even as all eyes of the country are on Chandrayaan-3 launch on Friday, excitement is running high in the state with scientist Chayan Dutta, a resident of flood-ravaged Lakhimpur district, overseeing the launch control operations of the much-awaited moon mission.

With India on the cusp of history with its scheduled soft lunar landing on Friday, Hyderabad-based firms will be part of the epoch-making moment with significant contributions to ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission.