India's highly anticipated Moon mission, Chandrayaan 3, is launched today on July 14, 2023, marking another significant milestone in the country's space exploration endeavors. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the Chandrayaan 3 mission today from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, at 2.35 PM IST. Building on the successes of previous missions, Chandrayaan 3 represents India's relentless pursuit of scientific discovery, technological advancements, and global recognition in the field of space exploration. Let's delve into the story behind this ambitious moon mission.

On Saturday, July 15, 2023, ISRO scientists successfully executed the inaugural terrestrial maneuver to raise the altitude of Chandrayaan-3, propelling it further away from Earth as it travels approximately 3.8 lakh kilometers towards the Moon. The planned operation, aimed at increasing the spacecraft's apogee (the farthest distance from Earth), commenced at approximately 12:05 pm and lasted for eleven and a half minutes, as confirmed by several scientists to STOI.

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