Chandrayaan-3 is in lunar orbit,

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awaiting the Moon's sunrise to establish communication with the lander and rover.

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The lander and rover are in sleep mode to conserve energy during the long lunar night.

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ISRO is preparing the lander and rover for their descent to the Moon's surface

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If all goes according to plan, Chandrayaan-3 will land on the Moon's South Pole in late October or early November 2023.

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The Chandrayaan-3 mission is carrying three scientific payloads

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to study the Moon's geology, mineralogy, and chemical composition.

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Chandrayaan-3 is a highly anticipated mission with the potential to make significant scientific discoveries.

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