‘India Has Done It’, Twitterati Hails ISRO As Chandrayaan-3 Lands Successfully on the Moon
As Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the lunar soil on Wednesday evening, thousands of users on X (formerly Twitter) congratulated ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) and its team for the historic mission.
New Delhi, August 23: As Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the lunar soil on Wednesday evening, thousands of users on X (formerly Twitter) congratulated ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) and its team for the historic mission.
"I'm speechless...in tears.. History has been created... What a Proud moment... India India India... #Chandrayaan3 #Chandrayaan3Landing," a user wrote. Chandrayaan 3 Lands on Moon: L&T, HAL, BHEL Among Key Suppliers Behind India’s Lunar Mission
"From cycle to India on the Moon - What a Journey..!!!! India has done it, ISRO has done it, We have done it - India, India, India," another user said. With this historic feat, India became the first nation to make a successful landing on the moon's South Poll. Chandrayaan-3 Mission: Meet Key Scientists Behind India’s Third Lunar Mission as ISRO Spacecraft Makes Successful Landing on Moon
"Historic Moment For India India Becomes The 1st Nation To Make A Successful Soft Landing On Moon’s South Pole Proud Moment For Every Indian ! Congratulations @isro #Chandrayaan3," a user said.
"A significant historical achievement for India as it becomes the first nation to successfully execute a soft lunar landing at the Moon's South Pole. A moment of pride for every Indian. JAI HIND! #Chandrayaan3 @isro," another user congratulated.
The lander landed near the South Pole of the moon after travelling about 3.84 lakh km for over 40 days. The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft comprises a propulsion module (weighing 2,148 kg), a lander (1,723.89 kg) and a rover (26 kg). After landing successfully, ISRO posted on X, "Chandrayaan-3 Mission: 'India, I reached my destination and you too!' :Chandrayaan-3".
"Chandrayaan-3 has successfully soft-landed on the moon !. Congratulations, India! #Chandrayaan_3 #Ch3," it added. The 19 minutes of suspense and excitement began at 5.45 p.m., as planned earlier, and ended at 6.05 p.m. with the lander touching down on the lunar soil.
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