New Delhi: The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has announced date for the launch of the much-awaited lunar mission ‘Chandrayaan-3’. Officials said on Wednesday (June 28) that Chandrayaan-3 will be launched on July 13 at 2:30 pm.
It may be mentioned that earlier on September 7, 2019, India’s second lunar mission ‘Chandrayaan-2’ could not soft land on the surface of the moon. It was to land near the south pole of the Moon’s surface. When it was about to land on the Moon’s surface, its contact with the lander Vikram was lost. Prime Minister Modi had also reached ISRO’s headquarters in Bengaluru at that time to witness the historic moment.
Between July 12 and 19, Chandrayaan-3 could be launched, ISRO chief, S Somnath…
ISRO chief informed that Chandrayaan-3 will be fitted with the rocket and then launched. He hoped that between July 12 and 19, Chandrayaan-3 could be launched, but the nearest date would be decided. The ISRO chief said that if there is no technical problem, it could be launched on 12, 13 or 14.
He also said, “We will be told the exact date after all the tests are completed.” S Somnath said that there are many rumors about the launch date but the final date will be in the meantime.