Thrilled, eagerly awaiting Chandrayaan-3's landing on moon: Sunita Williams
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams said that she is truly thrilled that India is at the forefront of space exploration and in the pursuit of sustainable living on the moon
With the highly anticipated landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the moon scheduled for Wednesday (August 23), Indian–American astronaut Sunita Williams has talked about her excitement and anticipation about the event.
Williams, renowned for her remarkable contribution to space expeditions, is eagerly looking forward to the Pragyaan rover's exploration of the lunar south pole, which holds a great promise for scientific discoveries. The NASA astronaut with a storied career in space exploration also commended India's substantial role in shaping the field of space exploration.
In a statement she shared with National Geographic India, she emphasised the importance of lunar exploration not only for the knowledge that it promises to unveil but also for the potential it holds for sustainable living beyond our planet.
“Landing on the Moon will provide us with invaluable insights. I am truly thrilled that India is at the forefront of space exploration and the pursuit of sustainable living on the Moon. These are truly exciting times,” Williams said.
Speaking of her anticipation for the mission’s outcomes, Williams expressed her enthusiasm for the scientific research that will stem from Chandrayaan-3's landing and the rover’s activities. She considers this endeavour a significant step forward in understanding the moon's composition and history. “Filled with enthusiasm for lunar exploration, I’m looking forward to seeing the scientific research that should come out of this landing and the rover taking samples, it is just going to be a great step,” she added.
Explaining India's preparedness to delve into the lunar south pole region, Williams highlighted Chandrayaan-3's potential to conduct scientific investigations that will aid in pinpointing suitable locations for establishing a sustainable human presence on the moon's south pole.
Special live coverage
In conjunction with the impending lunar landing, National Geographic India is set to feature a special live coverage of the event. The show not only promises to offer viewers a front-row seat to the nail-biting moments of the landing but will also include insights from notable astronauts such as Sunita Williams and Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian to travel to space, and many others.
This unique broadcast will shed light on the mission's profound significance for the nation and the broader scope of space exploration.
(With agency inputs)
