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2019 CE · science technology

Chandrayaan-2 Is Launched

ISRO launched Chandrayaan-2 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota on 22 July 2019. The mission comprised an orbiter, Vikram lander and Pragyan rover. The orbiter continued successful lunar science operations, while Vikram hard-landed after the final descent deviated from the planned trajectory.

GSLV Mk III-M1 carrying Chandrayaan-2 lifting off from Sriharikota on 22 July 2019
Direct launch photograph. · Credit: Indian Space Research Organisation · License: Government Open Data License - India (GODL)

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Sources and further reading

  1. ISRO — GSLV Mk III-M1 / Chandrayaan-2 Mission
  2. Press Information Bureau — Chandrayaan-2 Launch
  3. Press Information Bureau / Department of Space — Vikram Lander
  4. President of India / Press Information Bureau — Chandrayaan-2 Leadership

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