“Chandrayaan-3: How propulsion module’s return from Lunar to Earth orbit paves way for future ISRO Moon missions”, Swarajyamag, December 5, 2023:
“With the Chandrayaan-3 mission exceeding its objectives, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has been finding ample opportunities to conduct unique experiments that build some preliminary foundation for more ambitious future lunar missions — such as the return of a piece of Moon back to Earth.
In the latest such experiment, the space agency said Monday (4 December) that Chandrayaan-3’s propulsion module, which was in orbit around the Moon, conducting the lone experiment that it was tasked to carry out from there, was moved back successfully to an orbit around Earth.
This feat counts as a significant showcase of ISRO’s technical ability to not only send a spacecraft to the Moon, but also bring it back near Earth through precise, stepwise manoeuvres…..”
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The Chandrayaan-3 mission is not merely a scientific endeavor; it is a symbol of India’s aspirations and its commitment to exploring the vast expanse of space. With this groundbreaking achievement, India has taken a giant leap forward in its space exploration journey, paving the way for future missions and discoveries that will undoubtedly enrich our understanding of the universe and our place within it.