Chandrayaan-3 launch window opens from July 12: Isro chief
Hindustan Times|June 04, 2023
NEW DELHI: The launch window for India's third lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, opens on July 12, the Indian Space Research Organisation chief S Somnath said on Saturday.
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Chandrayaan-3 launch window opens from July 12: Isro chief

Speaking to HT, Somnath said, "We have a small launch window for Chandrayaan-3, which opens from July 12. We will, however, be announcing a final date for the launch soon." HT on May 22 reported that the launch of the much-awaited mission is likely to happen on July 12 and the lunar touch down is expected on August 23.

Chandrayaan-3, which consists of an indigenous lander module, a propulsion module and a rover, is aimed at developing and demonstrating new technologies required for interplanetary missions.

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