Examine the statements about the Chandrayaan-3 mission:

1. It successfully landed near the Moon’s south pole.
2. It carried an orbiter along with the lander and rover.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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Examine the statements about the Chandrayaan-3 mission:

1. It successfully landed near the Moon’s south pole.
2. It carried an orbiter along with the lander and rover.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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**Solution:**

1. Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed near the Moon’s south pole on August 23, 2023, marking a significant achievement for India’s space program.

2. Unlike Chandrayaan-2, Chandrayaan-3 did not carry an orbiter. It consisted only of a lander and a rover. The orbiter from Chandrayaan-2 is still operational and continues to orbit the Moon.

Therefore, statement 1 is correct, and statement 2 is incorrect.

**Answer:** Only 1

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