Lunar Orbit Insertion (LOI) manoeuvre was completed successfully at 0902 hours as planned, using the onboard propulsion system, the Bengaluru headquartered space agency said in a statement. Continue Reading
The countdown for the launch scheduled for 2.51 am was stopped 56 minutes and 24 seconds before lift-off at 1.55 am following the announcement from the Mission Control Centre. Continue Reading
Chandrayaan-2 is India’s second ambitious lunar mission after Chandrayaan-1. It will be launched by Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) Mark III. The mission includes a lunar orbiter, lander and rover, all developed by Indian scientists. Continue Reading