Chandrayaan-3 mission: Launch vehicle re-entered Earth's atmosphere uncontrollably, says ISRO

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The Chandrayaan-3 mission launch vehicle has entered the Earth's atmosphere uncontrollably, it has been revealed. Know what ISRO said about the event.

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On Wednesday, ISRO reported that the part of the LVM3 M4 launch vehicle has re-entered the  Earth's atmosphere. The Chandrayaan-3 mission launch vehicle was a significant part of the mission.

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The Chandrayaan-3 LVM3 M4 launch vehicle was responsible for placing the spacecraft into the desired orbit on July 14.

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Now ISRO said, “The probable impact point was predicted over the North Pacific Ocean. The final ground track did not pass over India."

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The part of the Chandrayaan-3 launch vehicle re-entered the Earth's atmosphere around 14:42 IST, which happened 124 days post the official launch, ISRO said. 

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ISRO ensured that the post-mission orbital duration of the LVM3 M4 cryogenic upper stage followed the "25-year rule" which was guidelines by the Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee (IADC).

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The Chandrayaan-3 mission followed all the steps post-injection. First was "passivation" which is conducted to remove all residual propellant and energy sources to eliminate the possibility of an explosion.

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ISRO also highlighted its commitment to protect and preserve the “long-term sustainability of outer space activities.”

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However, on the Moon itself, the Chandrayaan-3 mission has been in sleep mode with the Vikram lander and the Pragyan rover both resting there.

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While ISRO is ensuring the protection of space, it is also waiting to receive signals from the Moon lander and the rover.

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The chances for the revival of the Vikarm lander and Pragyan rover are slim, but ISRO says it hopes for a positive change.