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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to conduct its next Lunar bound orbit manoeuvre today. Check details here.
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The Chandrayaan 3 spacecraft was launched on August 14 on a mission to explore the Lunar surface.
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On August 1: With its translunar orbital entry, Chandrayaan-3 has taken an important next step in its lunar journey.
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As the Chandrayaan 3 craft moves forward, ISRO is gradually reducing its orbit and position through a series of manoeuvres
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"Even closer to the moon’s surface. Chandrayaan-3's orbit is reduced to 174 km x 1437 km following a manoeuvre performed today," ISRO said in a tweet.
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Asteroid 2012 KY3 – Asteroid 2012 KY3, with a colossal size of 2200 feet across, is heading for Earth and will make a close approach on April 13.
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The next milestone is planned for August 14 in which the spacecraft will move even closer to the Moon.
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On August 14, the spacecraft will further reduce the orbit between 11:30 and 12:30 hours IST.
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The lander will make a soft landing on the Lunar surface on August 23. Making it a historic day for India and ISRO.
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According to ISRO sources, there will be two more orbit reduction maneuvers to bring the spacecraft closer to the Moon.
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