· Chandrayaan-3 took 40 days to approach moon's surface
· Longer duration due to spacecraft's durability differences vs. US counterpart
· ISRO used time for trajectory calibration and adjustments
Cost-Effective Approaches
· Slingshot maneuvers and controlled engine burns used for trajectory corrections
· Achieved mission's cost-effectiveness through clever maneuvers and adjustments
Pragyaan Rover's Exploration
· Beyond landing, Chandrayaan-3 uses Pragyaan rover for comprehensive exploration
· Rover gathers moon's geology, history, seismic data
· Drilling and sampling analyze minerals, atmosphere, aiding lunar understanding
Milestone & Importance
· Success makes India fourth moon-landing nation (after US, Russia, China)
· Mission gathers data for lunar life-sustainability analysis
· Chandrayaan-3's triumph signifies India's space exploration success