Chandrayaan-3: Lunar Triumph Ahead

<p><strong>Chandrayaan-3: What's Different This Time?</strong></p> <p>Do you know why Chandrayaan-2 could not make a soft-landing on the Moon in 2019, and how ISRO is turning things around for Chandrayaan-3?&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Let's break it down for you:</strong></p> <p>On August 23, at 5:57 pm IST, Chandrayaan-3 is set to land on the Moon's surface, aiming to make history with a soft touch on the lunar south pole.</p> <p><strong>What's Different This Time?</strong></p> <p><strong>Reinforced Landing Gear &amp; Enhanced Sensors</strong><br />Think of it like sturdy legs and super-smart eyes! These are designed to help the Vikram Lander touch down safely. A special tool called the Laser Doppler Velocimeter measures how the Moon's air moves, guiding the lander smoothly.</p> <p><strong>Optimised Engine Configuration</strong><br />Imagine having four engines that can be controlled like a car's accelerator. Chandrayaan-3's Vikram Lander boasts four throttleable engines for controlled descent adjustments This time, there's no orbiter onboard, so more space for fuel storage and better moves during landing.</p> <p><strong>Empowering Software &amp; Improved Decision-Making</strong><br />The lander has got smarter brains and sensors. It reacts super fast with real-time info, even if surprises happen during landing.</p> <p><strong>Upgraded Solar Array for Uninterrupted Power</strong><br />Chandrayaan-3's bigger solar panel acts like a charger. It ensures there's always power for the lander to do its tasks on the Moon.</p> <p>Stay tuned to ABP Live for more such interesting facts about India's third lunar exploration mission &mdash; Chandrayaan-3.</p>

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