August 18, 2023 9:02 PM

Chandrayaan-3 lander Vikram deboosted successfully; Lander Module health is normal says ISRO

The Vikram Lander module that separated from the Propulsion Module of Chandrayaan 3 spacecraft yesterday is now laced in 113 into 157 kms orbit after a successful deboosting operation on 18th August 2023.   In a tweet, ISRO has said that the Lander Module health is normal. The second deboosting operation of Lander is scheduled for the day after tomorrow on August 20th at around 0200 hrs. The de-boosting manoeuvre will continue till the Lander reaches closest to the Moon after which attemp...