MUMBAI: The successful launch of the Chandrayaan-3 mission launched on July 14, 2023, with the aim of soft-landing a rover on the Moon's surface, heralded a new chapter of India's claim in the elite club of a few nations like the US and Russia.

Indeed the success of Chandrayaan-3 and its mission aimed at making a soft landing on the unexplored South Pole of the Moon, is not only a source of pride and inspiration for the people of India but also for the global space community.

The mission is India's second redo at landing on the Moon, following the failed Chandrayaan-2 mission in 2019 which ended in a crash however since then scientists and engineers at the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) have learnt a lot and have been working to rectify the issues that plagued the previous mission. Their focus has been to build upon the lessons learned from the previous mission and achieve a successful landing on the moon.

Learning from past experience, this time around, the Chandrayaan-3 mission achieved a significant milestone as the spacecraft reached its intended orbit around the Moon. The successful launch and subsequent orbital insertion were met with widespread praise and excitement, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulating the ISRO team and calling it "a proud moment for every Indian."

According to the ISRO, the Chandrayaan-3 mission is aimed at demonstrating "end-to-end capability in safe landing and roving on the lunar surface." If successful, India will become the fourth country to execute a controlled landing on the moon.

The success of Chandrayaan-3 will be crucial for anchoring India's long-term role in lunar exploration. It demonstrates India's commitment to advancing its capabilities in space exploration and establishing itself as a key player in lunar missions

The Chandrayaan-3 mission is a testament to India's growing capabilities in the field of space exploration and is a significant step forward in the country's quest to push the boundaries of space technology. The entire moon mission program of ISRO over the years has also significantly bolstered investor confidence and attracted more private investment in space technology.

Along with the successful launch of Chandrayaan-3 and achieving the final stage of safe landing and conducting mission-critical tasks, it could not only be a significant achievement for India's space exploration program, but it would demonstrate India's technological capabilities and pave the way for future lunar missions and scientific discoveries.