Chandrayaan-2 | Launch Date and Objectives - Components and Lunar Landing Attempt - Scientific Discoveries and Future Chandrayaan-2 Missions
Chandrayaan-2: Chandrayaan-2 is India's second lunar exploration mission, developed and launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It is a follow-up mission to Chandrayaan-1, India's first lunar mission, which was launched in 2008. Here are the key details about Chandrayaan-2: 1. Launch Date: Chandrayaan-2 was launched on July 22, 2019, aboard a GSLV Mk III-M1 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India. Chandrayaan-2 2. Objectives: The primary objectives of Chandrayaan-2 were to study the lunar surface, analyze the distribution of elements and minerals, map the moon's topography, and study the exosphere of the moon. 3. Components: Chandrayaan-2 consisted of three main components: Orbiter: The orbiter, which continues to orbit the moon, is equipped with various scientific instruments to study the lunar surface and atmosphere. Vikram Lander: The lander was designed to make a soft landing on the m...