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Chandrayaan-3 was launched in which year?
2021
2019
2022
2023
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2023
ISRO successfully launched Chandrayaan-3 on 14 July 2023, achieving a historic soft landing on the Moon's south pole.
Chandrayaan-3 was the third lunar exploration mission under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) program. It was designed as a follow-up to Chandrayaan-2 to demonstrate safe landing and roving capabilities on the lunar surface. The mission successfully made India the first nation in history to land near the lunar south pole. This achievement solidified India's position as a global leader in space exploration.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the national space agency of India, headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It functions under the Department of Space (DOS), which reports directly to the Prime Minister of India. The primary launch facility used for such missions is the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) located in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
Launch Date: 14 July 2023
Landing Date: 23 August 2023
Launch Vehicle: LVM3-M4
Landing Location: Lunar South Pole (approx 69 degrees S)
D is correct тАФ Chandrayaan-3 was launched by ISRO from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre on 14 July 2023.
Remember '2023' as the year India reached the lunar south pole, matching the landing date of 23rd August (23/8/23).