A mission update of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has said that Chandrayaan 2 which is planned to be launched during July 9-16, will have 14 Indian payloads or study devices. Chandrayaan-2, India’s second mission to the moon is a totally indigenous mission. It comprises of an Orbiter, Lander named ‘Vikram’ and Rover named… Continue reading Chandrayaan-2 will carry 14 payloads from India
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Chandrayaan-2 most complex mission:ISRO chief Sivan
ISRO Chairman has said that Chandrayaan-2 will be the most complex mission undertaken by ISRO.It is because of the soft landing required near the lunar south pole.On the other hand,the Moon Impact Probe (MIP) on Chandrayaan-1 had not been designed for a soft landing. Chandrayaan-2, India’s second mission to the moon is a totally indigenous… Continue reading Chandrayaan-2 most complex mission:ISRO chief Sivan
ISRO plans to land a rover on lunar South Pole: Sivan
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has said that The Chandrayaan 2 mission would land a rover on Moon’s South Pole. If ISRO manages to successfully execute this, India will be the first country to land a rover on the moon’s South Pole. Some regions of the lunar South Pole have permanently shadowed craters with… Continue reading ISRO plans to land a rover on lunar South Pole: Sivan
Second lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 to be launched in July
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has said that Chandrayaan-2 is set to be launched any time between July 5 and July 16, 2019. The moon landing is likely to be in early September, 2019 close to the lunar South Pole. Chandrayaan-2 is India’s second mission to the moon. It is a totally indigenous mission.… Continue reading Second lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 to be launched in July
Vikram hurt during practice, puts Chandrayaan-2 on bench
Vikram, the lander of Chandrayaan 2, has suffered minor damage in two of its legs during a test conducted in the later half of February 2019. This has postponed atleast until May 2019. Chandrayaan-2 is India’s second mission to the moon. It is a totally indigenous mission. It comprises of an Orbiter, Lander and Rover.… Continue reading Vikram hurt during practice, puts Chandrayaan-2 on bench