Masala dosa and coffee played big role in success of Chandrayaan-3, here's how

Chandrayaan 3 safely touched down on the lunar surface on August 23, precisely near the south pole of the Moon, making it a momentous day for India. India became the first nation to land on an unexplored lunar territory and all credits goes to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). In the midst of this remarkable accomplishment, an amusing incident from ISRO has surfaced.

Journalist Barkha Dutt, in an opinion piece for The Washington Post, shed light on what fueled the team's determination. Venkateshwara Sharma, a mission scientist, revealed an unusual source of motivation: "We cracked it by offering a free masala dosa and filter coffee at 5 pm every evening." This seemingly simple gesture had a profound impact, encouraging everyone to put in extra hours. "Suddenly, everyone was happy to stay on longer," Sharma explained.

During the challenging times when Chandrayaan-3 faced seemingly impossible tasks, there were no financial incentives. That's when a masala dosa came to the rescue.

The successful moon landing of Chandrayaan 3 was broadcasted live on ISRO's YouTube channel, Facebook page, and DD National TV channel. This mission, the third lunar exploration venture planned by ISRO, follows the earlier Chandrayaan-2 mission. It serves as a continuation of Chandrayaan-2's objective to demonstrate the complete capability of safe lunar landing and rover operations.

One of the most remarkable aspects of this achievement is the cost-efficiency of India's lunar endeavors. Chandrayaan-3 was executed within a budget of Rs 615 crore, a notable contrast to the total cost of Rs 978 crore for the Chandrayaan-2 mission.

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