Big new Chandrayaan-3 mission achievement! ISRO brings module back to Earth orbit

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 In a new achievement, ISRO brings back the Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module to Earth orbit. Know more about the mission.

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Chandrayaan-3 mission has stunned scientists all over the world with its capabilities and findings on our Moon. Now, ISRO has yet again achieved the biggest milestone.

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ISRO reported that the Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module has left the Moon orbit and has successfully returned to the Earth orbit.

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The Chandrayaan-3 mission has exceeded all expectations as now the propulsion module along with the SHAPE payload is orbiting our planet.

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The decision for the return was made due to the remaining fuel in the propulsion module. Earlier, it was subjected to orbit the Moon for future lunar missions.

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However, after careful consideration, ISRO decided to move the module from the Moon’s orbit to the Earth's orbit. The plan was put into action in October.

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ISRO said, “First maneuver was performed on October 9, 2023 to raise apolune altitude.” then “The Trans-Earthinjection (TEI)maneuver was performed on October 13, 2023.”

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The Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module completed four flybys before entering the Earth’s orbit.

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Now, the propulsion module is orbiting Earth with the first perigee completed on November 22. The SHAPE payload is also working as expected.

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During the course of its orbit, the module does not pose any threats of close approach with any operational Earth-orbiting satellites.

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The move was planned by ISRO to extend the Chandrayaan-3 mission life and support future lunar missions.