The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced the successful launch of its first lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3. The mission was launched on August 15, 2023 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India. The mission aims to place a spacecraft in lunar orbit and conduct scientific experiments to further our understanding of the moon. The spacecraft will be equipped with a variety of instruments, including a high-resolution camera, infrared spectrometer, and gamma ray spectrometer. It is expected to provide new insights into the composition and structure of the moon’s surface. This mission marks a major milestone for India as it is the first time the country has attempted to place a spacecraft in lunar orbit and the first time it has conducted a comprehensive exploration of the moon. It is hoped that this mission will open up new opportunities for lunar exploration in the future.

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