Chandrayaan-3 Launch: New Chapter in India's Space Odyssey, Says PM; Mission Successful, All Eyes Now On Soft Landing

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday congratulated the ISRO for the successful launch of the third lunar mission, ‘Chandrayaan-3’ and termed it as ‘historic triumph’ for the nation. “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.

The ISRO has taken corrective measures after the failed bid to soft-land on the Moon nearly four years ago, and is expecting successful touch down on the lunar surface with its Chandrayaan-3 mission but it’s going to be a challenging job, its former Chairman K Sivan said on Friday. “Last time we could not do the landing mission (Chandrayaan-2) successfully. So, this time we are attempting (again). We have planned with all corrective measures. The launch happened today successfully. So that way the first phase is over successfully,” Sivan, who was the ISRO Chairman during the Chandrayaan-2 mission, said by phone from the spaceport of Sriharikota.

Former Chairman of ISRO G Madhavan Nair on Friday congratulated the entire team of scientists at ISRO and hoped that the mission would be a success. “I am sure the first portion of the journey has started off very well. My compliments to the entire ISRO team,” Nair told PTI. Analysing the visuals being telecast live, he said that the takeoff was very smooth, and that continued to the second stage. “Right now I have seen the cryogenic stage getting ignited. This is again the most critical event of the mission,” the former ISRO chief said, adding that from the data available so far, the mission is on the dot, and he hoped that the mission would be a success.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said the successful launch of the Chandrayaan-3 mission is a proud moment for India and would inspire young minds to take up research in science and technology. “It is a proud moment for India and a new milestone in India’s space research and innovation”, the chief minister said. This achievement will inspire young minds of India to take up research in science and technology, Siddaramaiah added.

The Congress on Friday lauded ISRO for the successful launch of Chandrayaan-3 and said it was testimony to the vision, foresight, determination and accomplishment of all previous prime ministers, including Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Party president Mallikarjun Kharge said the launch was a matter of great pride for all Indians as he paid tributes to countless scientists who devoted their lives for building a scientific temper among people.

Taking to Twitter, he said, “Our collective happiness is over the moon. Thanks to the tremendous ingenuity, dedication, skill and hard work of our scientists, engineers and everyone involved in the successful launch of the Chandrayaan-3 Mission. We are extremely proud of each one of you for this remarkable achievement. We express our sincere gratitude to the extraordinary team at ISRO.”

While speaking to the media, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh congratulated the ISRO team for the successful launch of the Chandrayaan-3. He said, “ISRO has lived up to that sky is not the limit. A proud moment for the country.”

Addressing a press conference after the launch of Chandrayaan-3, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said, “This is a moment of glory for us, moment of glory for India and moment of destiny for all of us. I must thank team ISRO for making India proud. I also thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi for making this possible by unlocking the doors of Sriharikota and enabling India’s space sector.”

Speaking to CNN-News18, former ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan said, “The launch is going as per plan, it is in the right path. Most important point will come when we make an attempt for soft landing.”

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday congratulated the ISRO scientists for the India’s historic space journey with the successful launch of Chandrayaan-3.

“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,” tweets Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

ISRO chief S Somanath and the team behind Chandrayaan-3 share their delight after the LVM3 M4 vehicle successfully launched it into orbit. “Chandrayaan-3, in its precise orbit, has begun its journey to the Moon. The health of the Spacecraft is normal,” says ISRO.

Celebrations at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) following the successful launch of Chandrayaan-3 into orbit.

Chandrayaan-3 successfully enters its orbit. “Chandrayaan-3 accomplished,” says ISRO.

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launches Chandrayaan-3 Moon mission from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. Chandrayaan-3, equipped with a lander, a rover and a propulsion module, following normal trajectory so far.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launches Chandrayaan 3 Moon mission from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. Chandrayaan-3 is equipped with a lander, a rover, and a propulsion module. It weighs around 3,900 kilograms.

The Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) high-profile mission of the year, the Chandrayaan-3 launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh’s Sriharikota at 2.35 pm on Friday.

Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State Science & Technology at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota as Chandrayaan 3, moon mission countdown continues.

“Everything humanly possible has been done. I don’t see any reason why it (Mission Chandrayaan-3) should fail,” says former ISRO Chairman Madhavan Nair on mission Chandrayaan-3.

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.

LVM3-M4 rocket will be carrying Chandrayaan 3. Over 10,000 persons from Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka arrived here since early morning and they would be allowed to witness the launch from the dedicated space gallery set up by ISRO adjacent to the main entrance of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC).

They would be allowed to witness the launch sequence and the lift off which is located about 6 km away from the second launch pad where the rocket has been integrated with the launch complex. Security has been tightened with a police personnel being deployed every one hundred metres on the road that leads to the entrance of SHAR in view of the milestone launch.

“Dream will come true, we will succeed. After 3 years of penance, meditation and hard work of the scientists, the spaceship #Chandrayaan3 is ready to conquer the moon. The entire country wishes this much-awaited historic launch a success. Best wishes to the enlightened scientists of @ISRO  and the entire team of the mission,” Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said in a tweet.