The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on Monday shared stunning images of the Moon. Isro Chandrayaan-3's ambitious lunar mission captured the images using the Lander Hazard Detection and Avoidance Camera (LPDC) ahead of its historic first landing.
Sharing the images in a tweet, Isro said: "These are images of the far side of the moon taken by the lander's Hazard Detection and Avoidance Camera. This camera helps locate the area. safe landing zone - no rocks or deep grooves - during landing was developed at SAC/ISRO.
Launched on July 14 from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota, India, Chandrayaan-3 entered lunar orbit on August 5.
The main purpose of the spacecraft is to safely land a rover on the lunar surface and perform on-site chemical analysis. This mission follows Chandrayaan-2's failed landing attempt in 2019.
