Minister of State for Atomic Energy and Space Dr Jitendra Singh has said that the exclusive findings and inputs of Chandrayaan-3 will benefit the entire World Community. He said, the mission on Thursday achieved another historic feat, when the Vikram lander module of the spacecraft, carrying Pragyan rover successfully detached from the propulsion module in its onward lunar journey.
 
Talking to media, Dr Singh expressed confidence that the Mission is designed in such a way that there will be a safe landing of Chandrayaan-3 on 23rd of August between 5.30 to 6.00 PM. He said that India will be the fourth country in the world to achieve this feat after the United States, Russia, and China. The Minister said, India will be the only country in the world to land on the lunar South Pole.