{"id":154033,"date":"2023-08-02T12:32:55","date_gmt":"2023-08-02T07:02:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/?p=154033"},"modified":"2023-08-02T13:13:56","modified_gmt":"2023-08-02T07:43:56","slug":"isro-injects-chandrayaan-3-into-translunar-orbit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/isro-injects-chandrayaan-3-into-translunar-orbit\/","title":{"rendered":"ISRO injects Chandrayaan-3 into translunar orbit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

ISRO injects Chandrayaan-3 into translunar orbit:<\/strong> The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft, India’s third lunar exploration mission, has made an important accomplishment by entering the moon’s sphere of influence. This successful entry was made possible through a TransLunar Injection (TLI) executed by the Indian Space Research Organisation<\/strong> (ISRO). The next critical stage is the August 5 Lunar Orbit Insertion (LOI), during which the spacecraft’s liquid engine will be triggered once more to position it into lunar orbit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Successful TransLunar Injection from Bengaluru<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The TransLunar Injection (TLI) was carried out by ISRO’s Telemetry, Tracking, and Command Network (ISTRAC) in Bengaluru, allowing Chandrayaan-3 to safely finish its orbits of Earth and begin the journey to the Moon. The spacecraft\u2019s health status has been confirmed as normal, ensuring a promising start to its lunar mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TransLunar Injection (TLI)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Trans Lunar Injection<\/strong> (TLI) is a vital maneuver executed in space missions to propel spacecraft from Earth\u2019s orbit onto a trajectory leading them to the Moon. This pivotal step in lunar missions allows spacecraft to break free<\/strong> from Earth\u2019s gravitational force and commence their journey towards the Moon. TLI is precisely carried out when the spacecraft reaches a specific position in its orbit, referred to as \u2018perigee,\u2019 denoting the closest proximity to Earth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Lunar Orbit Separation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the Lunar Orbit Insertion (LOI), the mission entails four<\/strong> more planned orbital maneuvers to position the spacecraft at an approximate distance of 100 km from the moon\u2019s surface. Chandrayaan-3 consists of a lander module (LM), a propulsion module (PM), and a rover. The projected separation of the PM and LM is slated for August 17, followed by a series of deboost manoeuvres to prepare for the powered descent phase, with the goal of landing gently on the lunar surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moon Landing Date<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The spacecraft is scheduled to make a touchdown on the moon\u2019s surface at 5.47 p.m. on August 23<\/strong>. This significant milestone will signify India\u2019s ongoing advancement in lunar exploration and scientific discoveries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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