The purpose of the maneuver performed in July 2023 was related to the Chandrayaan-3 mission by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Specifically, the spacecraft executed a series of orbit-raising maneuvers around Earth to gradually increase its orbit altitude. These maneuvers were designed to move Chandrayaan-3 into higher elliptical orbits around Earth before it began its direct trajectory toward the Moon. The ultimate goal was to enable a soft landing on the lunar surface planned for August 2023. This approach involved multiple engine firings at the spacecraft's closest approach to Earth to raise its apogee (the farthest point from Earth in its orbit), allowing it to transition from Earth orbit to lunar orbit and eventually to the Moon's surface
. In summary, the July 2023 maneuvers were part of a carefully planned sequence to boost Chandrayaan-3's orbit progressively, ensuring it reached the Moon for its landing mission successfully
