In this episode, we are turning our gaze to a mission that's literally reaching for the moon. The Indian Space Research Organisation's Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission, scheduled to enter the Moon's sphere of influence on August 5, is carrying the hopes and ambitions of an entire nation.

This journey is not without its trials and tribulations. The successful execution of the mission hinges on a critical phase - the lunar orbit insertion, a meticulously planned maneuver that can spell the difference between significant advancement in lunar science and an astronomical setback. We'll delve into the details of this crucial operation, discuss the possible outcomes and repercussions, and take a historical detour to revisit a past mission with an eerily similar challenge.