Chandrayaan-3 launch: India's ambitious mission to the moon is set to take off today.
The launch is scheduled to take place at 2:51 PM IST from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
Chandrayaan-3 is India's third lunar mission and its first attempt to soft-land on the moon's south pole.
The mission is carrying a lander, a rover, and a number of scientific instruments.
The lander, Pragyan, is designed to touch down on the moon's surface and deploy the rover, Vikram.
The rover will then explore the lunar surface for up to 14 days.
The scientific instruments on board Chandrayaan-3 will study the moon's geology, mineralogy, and atmosphere.
The launch of Chandrayaan-3 is a major milestone for India's space program.
It will help India to further its understanding of the moon and its potential for future exploration.
The launch of Chandrayaan-3 is also a source of national pride for India.