homescience NewsEXCLUSIVE: 'And suddenly it was over,' Chandrayaan 3 team shares tense moments just before lunar landing
EXCLUSIVE: 'And suddenly it was over,' Chandrayaan-3 team shares tense moments just before lunar landing
The Chandrayaan-3 team received the prestigious India Business Awards (IBLA) for Outstanding Contribution to Brand India in recognition of its stellar role in India's space ambitions.
In a moment of triumph for India's space exploration endeavours, the Chandrayaan-3 team received the prestigious India Business Awards (IBLA) for Outstanding Contribution to Brand India. The recognition comes on the heels of the successful lunar mission that not only elevated India's global standing in space exploration but also showcased the nation's commitment to scientific excellence.
The IBLA stage on Saturday (December 2) saw a captivating interaction with the Chandrayaan-3 team, where they shared their experiences, emotions, and the unexpected surprise that unfolded in the mission control room during the final moments of the spacecraft's descent.
Chandrayaan-3's Project Director M. Sankaran recalled the tense atmosphere in the control room as they anxiously monitored the countdown. "We were watching the countdown, and suddenly it was over — the craft had landed. We knew that we are going to do it, and we saw that it is happening as planned, flawlessly," said Sankaran. However, the final touchdown moments felt slower, and Sankaran credited the success to his colleague, Dr P. Veeramuthuvel.
Dr Veeramuthuvel emphasised the significance of teamwork at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and acknowledged the meticulous effort put into the Chandrayaan-3 mission. "It is true teamwork. It is all of ISRO coming together, working together to make the magic happen," said Dr Veeramuthuvel, expressing gratitude to the jury.
The painstaking effort required for a mission of this magnitude was highlighted by Dr Veeramuthuvel, who described the mission as a highly responsible project. "It's more than a scientific achievement; it has become a country's achievement. We are very happy about that," he added.
When questioned about scripting success stories and the team's future endeavours, Dr Veeramuthuvel shared, "This success gives a lot of motivation for us. We work for this mission, and it gives us a boost. We will come up with much more interesting missions. The Prime Minister of India has already announced that we aim to have humans on the Moon by 2040, and we are working towards that."
(Edited by : Shoma Bhattacharjee)
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