- India’s Vikram lander, part of Chandrayaan-3, has made history as the first to land near the Moon’s south pole after overcoming harsh terrain.
- After a period of inactivity to allow lunar dust to settle, Pragyaan rover will take photos and collect scientific data to understand the Moon’s properties.
- The successful landing advances India’s ambitions in the space race and may provide pivotal information for other countries’ future lunar missions.