ISRO Honored with Aviation Week Laureates Award for Chandrayaan-3 Mission
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | ISRO honored with the Aviation Week Laureates Award |
| Awarding Authority | Aviation Week Network |
| Award Accepted By | Sripriya Ranganathan, Deputy Ambassador at the Indian Embassy in the US |
| Mission Honored | Chandrayaan-3 mission |
| Launch Details | Launched on July 14, 2023, from Sriharikota using GSLV-Mark III (LVM-3) heavy-lift rocket |
| Spacecraft Components | Lander named Vikram (2 meters tall, over 1,700 kg) and rover named Pragyan (26 kg) |
| Mission Objectives | Safe and soft lunar landing, rover exploration, in-situ scientific experiments |
| Budget | Estimated at Rs 615 crore |
| Landing Date | Scheduled for August 23, 2023 |
| Operational Duration | One lunar day (14 Earth days) |
| Recognition Event | Attended by over 400 industry professionals and influencers |