- Statement A is incorrect: The Indian lunar lander that successfully touched down was part of the Chandrayaan-3 mission. The Chandrayaan-2 lander ('Vikram') attempted a landing in 2019 but failed. - Statement B is correct: The Chandrayaan-3 mission was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) at Sriharikota on 14th July, 2023. - Statement C is correct: The 'Vikram' lander of Chandrayaan-3 successfully touched down on the lunar south pole region on 23rd August, 2023, shortly after 6:00 PM IST.
Consider the following statements regarding the Indian lunar lander that successfully touched down on the lunar surface :
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Answer: B. It was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre on 14th July, 2023.
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