Chandrayaan 3 moves one step ahead: ISRO successfully performs second orbit-raising manoeuvre

BENGALURU: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISR) ISRO has shared more information about the trajectory of Chandrayaan 3, India's proud lunar mission. The space agency on Monday announced that the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft has successfully performed its second orbit-raising manoeuvre. ISRO stated on social media that the spacecraft is now positioned in a stable orbit of 41603 km X 226 km. The next firing will take place between 2 and 3 pm on Tuesday.

Chandrayaan-3 Mission:
The second orbit-raising maneuver (Earth-bound apogee firing) is performed successfully.

The spacecraft is now in 41603 km x 226 km orbit.

The next firing is planned for tomorrow between 2 and 3 pm IST.

— ISRO (@isro) July 17, 2023

Chandrayaan-3 lifted off successfully from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh’s Sriharikota on July 14. The journey from Earth to the moon for the spacecraft is estimated to take about a month and the landing is expected on August 23. Upon landing, it will operate for one lunar day, which is approximately 14 Earth days. One day on the Moon is equal to 14 days on Earth.