Chandrayaan 3: Chandrayaan-3 of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched from the launch pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. Chandrayaan-3 will land on the moon after 40 days. Now the whole country is waiting for it.
The wait is over. Chandrayaan-3 left for the lunar country at 2.35 pm on Friday. Chandrayaan-3 of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) was launched from the launch pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. Chandrayaan-3 will land on the moon after 40 days. Now the whole country is waiting for it.
In the past, everyone knows about the missions of Chandrayaan-1, Chandrayaan-2. But do you know the reason behind this name 'Chandrayaan'? In Sanskrit, the words chandra and jaan are combined with 'chandrayaan'.
The name 'Chandrayaan' was introduced by ISRO. This name is easy to remember. Indian culture has also blossomed within this name.
Gaganyaan, Mangalyaan, Aditya – In naming – in most cases, Indian gods and goddesses or astronomers are kept in mind. For example, the name of India's first satellite was 'Aryabhatta'.
It is said that such names were given to celebrate Indian culture and inspire future scientists and engineers.