Communication Established Between Chandrayaan 2 Orbiter and Chandrayaan 3 Lander Module

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Published: August 21,2023 04:58 PM
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The Chandrayaan-2 orbiter which was already fixed around the moon has established a two-way connection with the lander module of Chandrayaan-3

August 21, 2023: The Chandrayaan-2 orbiter which was already fixed around the moon has established a two-way connection with the lander module of Chandrayaan-3 on Monday.



Taking to X, formerly Twitter, ISRO said, "'Welcome, buddy!' Ch-2 orbiter formally welcomed Ch-3 LM (lander module). Two-way communication between the two is established. MOX (Mission Operations Complex) has now more routes to reach the LM".





Chandrayaan-3 is all set to make a soft landing on the moon on August 23, 2023. Earlier, ISRO on August 18 released some images of the moon captured by the position detection camera attached to Vikram Lander.





According to sources, the director of the ISRO and in-charge of the 'Chandrayaan-2', K Sivan on Monday said that the mission will be a "grand success" this time.



 


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