NEW DELHI: Chandrayaan-3 scripts a new chapter in India's space odyssey, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. It soars high, elevating the dreams and ambitions of every Indian. This momentous achievement is a testament to our scientists' relentless dedication. Modi took to Twitter to salute their spirit and ingenuity.

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! https://t.co/gko6fnOUaK

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 14, 2023

Chandrayaan 3 was launched today at 2:35 PM from Sriharikota and its rover is expected to land on the moon in the early hours of August 24. Chandrayaan 3 will be launched into orbit by ISRO's most powerful rocket, GSLV Mark 3, LVM 3. The probe will then lift itself into orbit around Earth. After six days it will enter the moon's orbit. It takes 40 days to reach a 100 km radius of the moon. The lander will separate and soft land on the moon from which the rover will come out and observe the lunar ground. If successful, India will become the fourth country to land a probe on the moon.

Many changes have been made in Chandrayaan III after learning lessons from Chandrayaan II. The legs of the lander, which are the main component, were strengthened. Instead of an orbiter, the propulsion module will bring the lander and rover closer to the moon. The rover will separate immediately after the lander lands on the moon. Various instruments on the lander and rover will study the moon's gases and chemicals. Chandrayaan 3 will also set the course for India's future interplanetary missions.​