India's third moon mission, Chandrayaan-3 launched successfully from Sathish Dhawan Space Centre Sriharikota

The Indian Space Research Organisation successfully launched LVM3 M 4 rocket carrying Chandrayaan 3 at 2.35 PM from the second launch pad of India's spaceport at Sriharikota. 

India's mission to the Moon was witnessed by a variety of spectators at the Sathish Dhawan Space Centre. It was a momentous occasion for hundreds of school students and people of all ages who had gathered at the venue outside the ISRO campus to see the historical achievement. 

More than 200 media personnel who assembled at the terrace of the media



centre cheered even as the heavy weight vehicle LVM 3 M4 rocket soared into the clear blue sky. Guests including minister Dr Jitendra Singh congratulated and changed pleasantries even as the rocket blasted off. Scientists at ISRO said that it was a penance to them to have a successful moon mission. 

The mission is not complete for another thirty days till the rover lands on the moon. With yet another landmark achievement India has strengthened its position as a global player in the space industry.