Chandrayaan-2

Mission Objective

To improve our understanding of the Moon through detailed study of topography, mineralogy, surface chemical composition.

Summary

A complex mission comprising an Orbiter, Lander (Vikram) and Rover (Pragyan) to explore the unexplored South Pole.

Timeline

• Launch: 22 July 2019
• Orbiter Separation: 2 September 2019

Key Facts

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• Orbiter continues to provide highest resolution images of the Moon.
• Lander crash-landed due to software glitch.
• Paved the way for Chandrayaan-3 success.