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According to ISRO, the objective of Chandrayaan-2 is to develop and demonstrate the key technologies for end-to-end lunar mission capability, including soft-landing and roving on the lunar surface. (Photo: PTI | File)

Chandrayaan-2 ready to land on moon after completing de-orbiting manoeuvre

The landing of Chandrayaan-2 is scheduled for September 7 between 01:40 am and 01:55 am.

04 Sep 2019 8:08 AM

A view of ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network Control Centre in Bengaluru. (Photo: ISRO/ ANI)

Chandrayaan-2 successfully performs first de-orbiting maneuver: ISRO

After revolving around the Earth's orbit for nearly 23 days, the craft began its journey to the moon on August 14.

03 Sep 2019 11:43 AM

Following this, there would be two deorbit manoeuvres of lander 'Vikram' to prepare for its landing in the south polar region of the moon on September 7. (Photo: PTI | File)

Chandrayaan-2 lander separates from orbiter, to land on moon on Sep 7

The separation of lander 'Vikram' from Chandrayaan-2 orbiter was scheduled between 12:45 pm and 01:45 pm (IST).

02 Sep 2019 1:58 PM

The approximately 20-feet high Ganapati idol at Lalbaug has been crafted in a traditional manner and is installed in a beautiful pandal decorated on the theme of ISRO's ambitious Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft which was launched in July. (Photo: ANI)

As Ganesh Chaturthi begins, devotees offer prayers at Lalbaugcha Raja pandal

Earlier on Monday, a special 'Kakad-aarti' was performed at the Siddhivinayak temple dedicated to Lord Ganesh.

02 Sep 2019 9:26 AM

After Sunday’s manoeuvre, ISRO said that all the spacecraft parameters were normal. (Photo: AP | File)

After final manoeuvre, Chandrayaan-2 set for lander separation

Vikram (with rover 'Pragyan' housed inside) is expected to touch down on lunar surface on Sep 7, between 1.30 am and 2.30 am.

02 Sep 2019 8:37 AM

Srijal Chandrakar, a class 9 student of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Mahasamund, has made her state proud as she is among the 60 students selected from all over the country who, after having won a space quiz, will get an opportunity to watch the landing of Chandrayaan-2 on the surface of the moon along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: ANI)

Class 9 Chhattisgarh student to watch Chandrayaan-2 landing with PM Modi

Srijal said that as soon as she got to know about the space quiz she started preparing for the same with complete dedication.

01 Sep 2019 9:51 AM

The lunar bound orbit maneuver began at 9:04 hrs (India Standard Time). The orbit achieved is 179 km x 1412 km, ISRO added. (Photo: PTI)

ISRO says 3rd lunar bound orbit maneuver for Chandrayaan-2 successful

ISRO stated that all spacecraft parameters are normal and the next lunar bound orbit maneuver is scheduled on Aug 30 between 6-7 pm.

28 Aug 2019 11:32 AM

Chandrayaan-2, which is currently orbiting the Moon, has captured some more images of the lunar surface showing several craters, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said on Monday. (Photo: isro.gov.in)

ISRO releases new photos of moon craters by Chandrayaaan 2

Chandrayaan-2, a three-module spacecraft comprising an orbiter, lander and rover, was launched on July 22.

27 Aug 2019 8:33 AM

The Apollo is a 538 km-wide crater named after NASA's Apollo moon missions and it is located on the moon's southern hemisphere. The Mare Orientale, on the other hand, is said to be over 3 billion years old and about 950 km wide. (Photo: ISRO | Twitter)

Chandrayaan-2: ISRO posts first image of moon, shows 2 major landmarks

The image captured by Chandrayaan 2 shows two significant Moon landmarks, the Apollo crater and the Mare Orientale basin.

22 Aug 2019 8:53 PM

'For 30 minutes, our heart was almost stopping,' he said after the Lunar Orbit Insertion (LOI) manoeuvre was completed successfully at 09:02 am. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Our heart almost stopped: ISRO Chief on Chandrayaan-2 manoeuvre

'Now the tension has only increased, not reduced,' Sivan said while addressing a press conference.

20 Aug 2019 12:56 PM

According to ISRO, by firing Chandrayaan-2 on-board motors, the space craft will be moved into the lunar orbit. (Photo: PTI)

Chandrayaan-2 makes it to lunar orbit, ISRO chief calls it 'major milestone'

After successful insertion, ISRO would carry out 4 more orbit maneuvers (Aug 21, 28, 30 and Sep 1) before Sep 7 landing on the moon.

20 Aug 2019 7:58 AM

In a significant milestone for India's Moon mission, ISRO will fire Chandrayaan 2's liquid engine on Tuesday to insert the spacecraft into a lunar orbit. (Photo: File)

ISRO to inject Chandrayaan 2 into lunar orbit on Tuesday

All systems on board Chandrayaan 2 spacecraft are performing normal, ISRO said on August 14.

19 Aug 2019 1:49 PM

While Vanitha has been incharge of ISRO’s Digital Systems Group, Ritu is the Deputy Op. Director of MOM.

Sky is the limit

It’s been over five years now that Mangalyaan has been orbiting Mars while the recently launched Chandrayaan-2 is on its way to land on the Moon soon.

15 Aug 2019 5:46 AM

Viewers can enjoy feature-length movies like Bal Shivaji (The Young Shivaji), Heda Hoda (The Blind Camel) and Chota Sipahi (The Little Soldier).

Soaking up the Independence Day spirit

While the festival is for kids, there’s no stopping for anyone over the age of five.

15 Aug 2019 5:42 AM

Earlier, the spacecraft's orbit was progressively increased five times between July 23 and August 6. (Photo: ISRO twitter)

Chandrayaan-2 leaves earth's orbit, moving towards moon

The Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft is expected to reach the moon's orbit on August 20 and land on lunar surface on September 7.

14 Aug 2019 10:25 AM

‘On August 20, we will be carrying out lunar orbit insertion. By this process, Chandrayaan-2 will be revolving around the moon from August 20. Subsequently, we plan to perform a series of manoeuvres around the moon,’ Sivan said. (Photo: ANI)

Trans-lunar injection to move Chandrayaan-2 towards moon on Aug 14: ISRO chairman

‘After launching spacecraft on July 22, we performed several manoeuvres to make Chandrayaan-2 revolve around earth,’ Sivan said.

12 Aug 2019 7:24 PM

The Indian Postal Service released a postal stamp in his name, on his first death anniversary in 1972. (Photo: Screengrab)

Celebrating 100th anniversary of India’s space dream, ISRO founder Vikram Sarabhai

He was not only the founding father of ISRO, but also a scientist, innovator, industrialist and a visionary.

12 Aug 2019 2:02 PM

The doodle, illustrated by Mumbai-based guest artist Pavan Rajurkar, had a blue and white portrait of the renowned physicist along with moon, rocket and stars, outlining his association with space programs. (Photo: ANI)

Google pays tribute to ISRO founder Vikram Sarabhai on his 100th birthday

Sarabhai, often known as the father of Indian research program had established the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in 1962.

12 Aug 2019 10:18 AM

The Pacific ocean and the continent of America are visible in the pictures which were taken from a distance of 5,000km. (Photo: ISRO/Twitter)

ISRO releases Chandrayaan-2’s first set of pictures of Earth

The Lander ‘Vikram’ and the rover ‘Pragyaan’ is set to make the lunar landing on September 7.

05 Aug 2019 10:27 AM

'Earth as viewed by #Chandrayaan2 LI4 Camera on August 3, 2019 17:34 UT,' ISRO tweeted. (Photo: Twitter I @isro)

ISRO releases first set of earth pictures captured by Chandrayaan 2

The landing on the moon's south polar region is expected on September 6 this year.

04 Aug 2019 1:58 PM

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