India ISRO team India politics allegiance affirms Mamata Banerjee Chandrayaan 3

 Chandrayaan 3, India's third lunar mission, is poised to achieve a gentle touchdown at the southern pole of the moon, expected around 6:04 pm tomorrow.

Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, hailed Chandrayaan 3 as a source of immense pride for the entire nation. She emphasized that the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) team is a representation of India itself, attributing their dedicated efforts to the nation's advancement driven by the collaborative contributions of scientists, scholars, and experts, rather than any political influence.

Banerjee remarked that scientists from all corners of the nation, including West Bengal, have significantly contributed to the mission's success. She applauded the diligence of those who have played a role in elevating India's lunar exploration and encouraged united support for the imminent soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 at the lunar South Pole.

Chandrayaan 3, India's third lunar expedition, is on the brink of achieving a gentle landing at the moon's southern pole, anticipated to occur at approximately 6:04 pm tomorrow. If successful, India will join the ranks of the United States, Russia, and China as the fourth country to accomplish this remarkable feat.

Earlier in the day, ISRO shared images of the lunar surface captured by the lander module's camera from an altitude of 70 kilometers. ISRO confirmed that the mission is proceeding as planned, with systematic assessments underway.

ISRO expressed enthusiasm and energy at the Mission Operations Complex as they confidently steer the course of the mission. The 'Vikram' lander module effectively detached from the propulsion module on Thursday and subsequently executed essential maneuvers to descend to a slightly lower orbit.

The objectives of Chandrayaan-3 include a safe and gentle landing on the moon's surface, deployment of a rover for surface exploration, and the undertaking of scientific experiments in-situ.