BANGALORE: India stands on the brink of its third lunar mission milestone, poised to achieve a momentous feat by landing on the Moon's southern pole. This historic event, involving a delicate touchdown of the spacecraft, will be accessible to audiences worldwide through live streaming on various platforms, including Facebook and the official website of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The eagerly anticipated moment for the ISRO and space enthusiasts alike is set to unfold on August 23, 2023, at approximately 6:04 pm according to Indian Standard Time (IST).

India's third lunar missionr, Russia encountered a significant setback with its Luna-25 lunar mission, which suffered a crash landing on Sunday. This unexpected outcome deals a blow to Russia's ambitions of reinforcing its standing as a space power.

Chandrayaan-3 Live Updates:  During the early hours of Sunday, August 20, Chandrayaan-3 underwent its second deboosting operation, which effectively adjusted the spacecraft's orbit to 25 km x 134 km, as communicated by ISRO through a tweet. Further information on the imminent moon landing and the avenues for watching the live broadcast were also shared. Specifically, Chandrayaan-3 is scheduled to make its lunar touchdown on August 23, 2023, at around 18:04 hours IST.
The anticipated success of Chandrayaan-3 holds a pivotal connection to the preceding Chandrayaan-2 mission, which encountered partial setbacks in 2019. Should Chandrayaan-3 accomplish a successful and gentle landing on the lunar surface on August 23, the lessons learned from Chandrayaan-2's experiences could prove instrumental.

S. Somnath, the Director of the Indian Space Research Organisation, highlighted the integration of insights gained from Chandrayaan-2 into the Chandrayaan-3 mission earlier in the month. This approach exemplifies a continuous learning process from past endeavors to enhance future outcomes.

Learning from the past experiences, the ISRO has devoted substantial effort to navigate the complexities of the Moon's southern pole, an area that has remained in shadow for an extended duration. The agency's tireless work underscores its commitment to surmounting challenges and advancing our understanding of space exploration.

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