On August 23, 2023, the Indian Space and Research Organisation created history after Chandrayaan-3 made a soft landing on the moon’s surface at 6:04 p.m. (IST). The historic feat broke a series of records as India became only the fourth nation in the world to land on the moon after the United States, Russia, and China.
Chandrayaan-3’s successful landing on the moon created many world records
Also, India became the first country to land on the moon’s south pole even though this area of the moon has extremely rough terrain and harsh weather. After the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the south pole, scientists can now study and investigate this untouched part of the moon.
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