Chandrayaan-3 Launch: Glimpses Of ISRO Lunar Mission Prep — In Pics

The objectives of Chandrayaan-3, apart from demonstrating a safe and soft landing and roving capabilities on the lunar surface, is to conduct in-situ scientific experiments, and develop and demonstrate new technologies required for interplanetary missions. [Image Courtesy: PTI]

Chandrayaan-3 mission is carrying the hopes and dreams of our nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday, lauding Indian scientists hours before the launch of India's third lunar mission. [Image Courtesy: PTI]

Apart from the general public high-profile visitors including Union Minister Jitendra Singh, officials from various Central and State government agencies were present at the venue in large numbers to watch the most anticipated ISRO launch of the year. [Image Courtesy: PTI]

Consisting of a lander, a rover, and a propulsion module, Chandrayaan-3 weighs a total of 3,900 kilograms. [Image Courtesy: PTI]

The mission life of Chandrayaan-3 is one lunar day, which is equivalent to about 14 Earth days. [Image Courtesy: PTI]

Chandrayaan-3 is expected to reach the lunar surface on August 23 or 24, 2023. [Image Courtesy: PTI]

Chandrayaan-3 has three phases: the Earth-centric phase, the lunar transfer phase, and the Moon-centric phase. [Image Courtesy: PTI]

In preparation, the Launch Vehicle Mark-III (LVM3) M4 with Chandrayaan-3 being shifted to the launch pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, in Sriharikota. [Image Courtesy: PTI]

The Launch Vehicle Mark-III (LVM3) M4 vehicle with Chandrayaan-3 at the launch pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, in Sriharikota. [Image Courtesy: PTI]