In a significant achievement, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced on Monday that the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft has successfully performed its second orbit-raising manoeuvre, commonly known as Earth-bound apogee firing. Following the successful manoeuvre, ISRO confirmed that the spacecraft is now positioned in a stable orbit of 41603 km X 226 km.
ISRO Successfully Performs 2nd Orbit-Raising Manoeuvre Of Chandrayaan-3
With the spacecraft now in a stable orbit of 41603 km X 226 km, ISRO is progressing steadily towards its goal of exploring the lunar surface.
ISRO further disclosed that the next firing, the third in the series, is scheduled to take place on Tuesday between 2 pm and 3 pm, further propelling the spacecraft towards its intended destination. The Chandrayaan-3 mission, launched on July 14, is aimed at exploring the lunar surface, according to PTI.
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