Chandrayaan-3 launch: Passenger captures lift off from flight. Watch incredible video

A video shared on Twitter, taken from inside a flight, captures the lift off of Chandrayaan-3.

Published on: Jul 15, 2023, 17:52:33 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Historic launch of India's third Moon mission, Chandrayaan 3, took place on July 14. Millions of people witnessed the moment as the moon craft blasted off from Andhra Pradesh’s Sriharikota. Expectedly, people are still taking to social media to share posts related to the event. Amid those, a very special video has captured people’s attention. The clip, taken from inside a plane, shows the lift off of the craft.

Chandrayaan-3 launch: Moon craft lift off captured from a flight. (Screengrab)

The amazing video is being shared by many across various social media platforms. Here is a post by Dr P V Venkitakrishnan, Director (retired), ISRO Materials, and Rocket Manufacturing Expert. “Launch of Chandrayaan-3 from flight. Sometime after takeoff from Chennai to Dhaka flight, the pilot announced to watch this historical event,” he wrote as he tweeted the video.

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Take a look at the amazing video of Chandrayaan-3 launch:

The video was posted a few hours ago. Since being shared, it has accumulated more than 3.5 lakh views and the numbers are only increasing. Additionally, the share has gathered more than 9,400 likes. Many took to the comments section of the video to share their reactions.

Here’s how Twitter users reacted to the video of Chandrayaan-3 launch captured from a plane:

“Wow,” posted a Twitter user. “This is the best thing I saw on the Internet today,” expressed another. “Lucky passengers,” commented a third. “Goosebumps!” shared a fourth. “This is an awesome video,” wrote a fifth.

Chandrayaan 3: India's lunar mission

Indian Space Research Organisation’s (Isro) Chandrayaan 3 is launched using a Launch Vehicle Mark-3 or LVM-3. The moon craft is carrying a rover (Pragyan) and a lander (Vikram). It is set to enter into lunar orbit by August 1 and make its final descent on August 23. The craft is aiming to become the first to land on the south pole of the moon.

What are your thoughts on the video of Chandrayaan 3 lift off taken from inside a plane? Did the video leave you amazed?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More