Chandrayaan-3: Ahead of launch, ISRO scientists visit Tirupati’s Lord Venkateswara temple; carry replica
The scientists carried a miniature model of the rocket and spacecraft and sought blessings
By Sri Lakshmi Muttevi Published on 13 July 2023 6:18 AM GMT
Tirumala: A day before the launch of Chandrayaan-3, a team of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientists visited Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirupati to offer prayers.
The scientists carried a miniature model of the rocket and spacecraft and sought blessings.
It has been an old tradition of ISRO to seek the blessings of the deity ahead of satellite launches in Sriharikota.
ISRO chairman S Somnath offered prayers at the Chengalamma temple in Sullurpeta in Tirupati.
A day before the launch of Chandrayaan-3, a team of @isro scientists visited Tirumala temple with a miniature model of Chandrayaan-3 and offered prayers.
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The launch will be on July 14 at 2:35 pm from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.
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Countdown begins
Countdown has begun for the big day. The launch of Chandrayaan-3 by LVM3 rocket is scheduled at 2.35 pm on Friday at Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota, in Andhra Pradesh.
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Mission Readiness Review is completed.
The board has authorised the launch.
The countdown begins tomorrow.
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The team completed the ‘launch rehearsal’ for Chandrayaan-3.
Updating on the mission, ISRO said that the propellant filling is in progress. The Mission Readiness Review for the launch has already been completed, and the board has authorized the launch.
Third Lunar Mission
The Chandrayaan-3, which will be India’s third lunar mission, consists of an indigenous lander module (LM), propulsion module (PM), and a rover to develop and demonstrate new technologies required for interplanetary missions.
According to ISRO, the lander has the capability to soft land at a specified lunar site and deploy the rover, which will carry out in-situ chemical analysis of the lunar surface during its mobility. The Lander and the Rover have scientific payloads to carry out experiments on the lunar surface.
ISRO Chairman S Somnath in an earlier announcement said that the Chandrayaan-3’s landing is scheduled for August 23-24.
“If the launch takes place on that day then we will be ready for landing on the moon possibly by the last week of August. The date (landing date) is decided when there is sunrise on the moon. When we are landing, sunlight must be there. So the landing will be on August 23 or 24,” he said.
Citizens can watch the launch live at Sriharikota
ISRO said people can witness the launch from the Launch View Gallery at SDSC-SHAR, Sriharikota.
Interested individuals can register at the registration link -https://lvg.shar.gov.in/VSCREGISTRATION/index.jsp
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Vehicle electrical tests completed.
Citizens are invited to witness the launch from the Launch View Gallery at SDSC-SHAR, Sriharikota, by registering at https://t.co/J9jd8ylRcC
The launch-view gallery at the Sriharikota has a capacity of 5,000 people, offering a clear view of the two launchpads of the Sriharikota Range. The visitors can view the launch from this gallery in real time with their naked eyes. Large screens are also placed to visually explain the various intricacies of launchers and satellites.
Launch View Gallery
The Space Port of India naturally attracts visitors to witness the launch activities and cheer for the pride of our Nation. Launch view gallery would allow thousands of viewers to witness the launch.
How to go?
-Nearest Railway Station: Sullurpeta, which is 18 Km away from Sriharikota.
-Limited Public/Private Transport is available from Sullurpeta to Sriharikota.
Where to watch live stream?
People can watch the live stream of the launch on the ISRO https://www.youtube.com/@isroofficial5866. You can also watch the launch event live on Doordarshan.
