India’s Chandrayaan-3 To Land on Moon In 24 Hours; How To Watch It Live

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has revealed that its third lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, is expected to make landing on lunar surface on August 23rd.

Set to make a gentle touch down on the moon’s southern pole, Chandrayaan-3 is anticipated to achieve this feat withing 24 hours. ISRO has declared the scheduled moon landing to occur around 6:04 pm local time.

A recent communication from the space agency on August 20 highlighted the success of the second and final de-boosting operation, which has effectively adjusted the Lunar Module’s orbit to 25 km x 134 km. This module will now undergo internal assessments and await sunrise at the designated landing zone.

ISRO outlined that the powered descent is set to commence around 5:45 pm (India’s local time) on August 23, 2023.

The successful Chandrayaan-3 landing will be broadcast live via ISRO’s official platforms, including their website, YouTube channel, and Facebook page. The live stream is scheduled to begin at 5:20 pm local time.

With this endeavor, India aims to accomplish a soft landing on the moon’s surface, joining the esteemed company of the US, Russia, and China as the fourth nation to achieve this remarkable feat.

Chandrayaan-3 Mission: The mission is on schedule. Systems are undergoing regular checks. Smooth sailing is continuing. The Mission Operations Complex (MOX) is buzzed with energy & excitement! The live telecast of the landing operations at MOX/ISTRAC begins at 17:20 Hrs. IST… pic.twitter.com/Ucfg9HAvrY — ISRO (@isro) August 22, 2023