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2023Chandrayaan-3: Landing near the Moon’s south pole
On 23 August 2023 the Vikram lander touched down near the Moon’s south pole, and the little Pragyan rover rolled out to explore. India now celebrates this day as National Space Day.
Space wow
India was the first country to land near the Moon’s south pole.
Quick quiz
What was the name of the rover that rolled out of Vikram?
Options: Pragyan · Curiosity · Chandra
Answer: Pragyan
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- Vikram lands on the MoonOn 23 August 2023 Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram lander touched down gently near the Moon’s south pole.
- Pragyan rolls outPragyan means wisdom. This six-wheeled rover rolled down a ramp and explored the Moon’s soil.
- Vikram and Pragyan at Shiv Shakti pointThe lander and the rover worked together for about two weeks of Moon daylight.
- Parts of the Vikram landerEvery part of a Moon lander has a job, from making power to landing softly.
- Moon landingA lander has touched down and its little rover is rolling out to explore.