A gentle touchdown
On August 23, 2023, Vikram — the Chandrayaan-3 lander — touched down near the Moon’s south pole. India became the first country to land successfully in that challenging region. The nation celebrated; the world applauded.
The odyssey
Our closest neighbor
The Moon lights our nights, steadies Earth’s climate, and has guided travelers for millennia. Astronomers, poets, and explorers have all looked up in wonder at this jewel of the night sky.
Humanity reaches outward
From Luna and Apollo to today’s robotic explorers, nations have sent more than a hundred missions to the Moon. Each journey deepens our understanding of Earth, the solar system, and our place among the stars.
India’s Chandrayaan
Chandrayaan-1 discovered water on the Moon. Chandrayaan-2 continues orbiting and studying it. Chandrayaan-3 placed Vikram and the Pragyaan rover on the surface — a triumph of Indian science and engineering.
The road ahead
India aims for Gaganyaan, a Bharatiya Antariksh Station, and a human landing on the Moon by 2040. The Moon may become a springboard to Mars — and India will be part of that shared adventure.