Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield shares his thoughts about Chandrayaan-3. (ISRO/Instagram)

Astronaut Chris Hadfield Hails Chandrayaan-3 as a Monumental Occasion

Febin MathewAugust 23, 23 Facebook, ISRO, moon, YouTube

In a few minutes, Chandrayaan-3 will achieve a significant milestone by successfully landing on the moon. As people worldwide witness this historic event, astronauts and scientists are expressing their thoughts on ISRO’s remarkable endeavor. Chris Hadfield, a Canadian astronaut and former Commander of the International Space Station, recently discussed India’s Moon landing attempt in an interview with National Geographic. Let’s hear what Hadfield had to say about it.

Chandrayaan-3

Chris Hadfield claims that the mission and the moon landing are a historic event. He lauded ISRO’s capabilities and said that accomplishing such a moon landing is something extraordinary. He emphasizes the spaceship’s landing place and its significance. He added: “In particular, the focus on the fascinating regions near the South Pole, bathed in constant sunlight and with deep craters filled with water, marks a pivotal and groundbreaking point. I look forward to Chandrayaan-3’s approach to its landing and am enthralled by the journey leading up to its historic touchdown .”

Hadfield also spoke about the meaning, culture and significance of the Moon. He said we depend on its phases in terms of calendar months. Not only humans but also animals gaze at the moon and their behavior is aligned with the lunar cycles. Since the beginning of mankind, the moon has been considered to be of significant importance in all of our lives.

Chandrayaan-3 landing

Chandrayaa-3 will land on the lunar surface today. The timing set by ISRO is today 23 August at 18:04. You can watch the live landing on ISRO’s official website, their YouTube channel, Facebook and DD National TV starting at 5:27 PM (IST) in August. 23.

The live broadcast has already started, you can tune your TV, mobile and laptop to see all the live updates of the spaceship landing.

Chandrayaan-3’s core mission is to ensure a safe and gentle touch on the Moon, get the Rover out and about, and conduct scientific experiments on the ground.