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Chandrayaan-2, India's indigenous moon mission is set to launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh at 2.43 pm on Monday. (Photo: File)

Aiming for Moon, ISRO to launch Chandrayaan 2 at 2.43 pm today

The 20-hour countdown for the launch of India's second lunar exploration mission after Chandrayaan-1, began on Sunday evening.

22 Jul 2019 8:36 AM

ndian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief K Sivan on Sunday said that the technical snags that forced it to abort the scheduled launch of Chandrayaan-2. (Photo: ANI)

Ahead of Chandrayaan-2 launch ISRO chief says, 'technical snags rectified'

The Mission is slated to launch on July 22 at 2:43 pm.

21 Jul 2019 4:33 PM

ISRO all praises for Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan's 'Mission Mangal'; read tweets

The movie, based on a true story of India's mission to Mars, is about ordinary people achieving something extraordinary.

20 Jul 2019 11:31 AM

ISRO tweeted: 'Chandrayaan-2 launch, which was called off due to a technical snag on July 15, 2019, is now rescheduled at 2:43 pm IST on Monday, July 22, 2019.' (Photo: PTI)

Chandrayaan-2 set for new launch at 2.43 pm July 22

Chandrayaan 2 was called off in the early hours of July 15 after the Indian Space Research Organisation encountered a technical snag.

19 Jul 2019 1:12 AM

Chandrayaan-2 launch rescheduled for July 22, says ISRO

Chandrayaan 2 was called off in the early hours of July 15 after the Indian Space Research Organisation encountered a technical snag.

18 Jul 2019 11:30 AM

Experts said mission chiefs would be cautious about trying a new liftoff. (Photo: PTI | File)

Chandrayaan-2 blast-off halted over fuel leak: Reports

'As a measure of abundant precaution Chandrayaan 2 launch has been called off,' ISRO said.

16 Jul 2019 1:34 PM

The new date, however, will also depend on phases when the distance between Moon and earth shrink. (Photo: ANI)

Isro: Better safe than sorry

Sometimes, the smallest problems can doom a satellite — and in the most tragic circumstances, an entire crew.

16 Jul 2019 12:12 AM

Former Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) scientist Ravi Gupta. (Photo: ANI)

Chandrayaan-2 launch called off at right time: Former DRDO scientist

ISRO's Public Relations Officer (PRO) Guruprasad said the revised launch date will be announced later.

15 Jul 2019 11:30 AM

Many took to Twitter to cheer up the space agency. (Photo: File)

‘Better late than never’: Twitter erupts in support after ISRO delays Chandrayaan-2

ISRO said the countdown was stopped 56 minutes before the launch as an 'abundant precaution' after a 'technical snag'.

15 Jul 2019 10:36 AM

Students from different schools, along with their teachers had gathered here to catch a glimpse of the launch. (Photo: ANI)

As Chandrayaan 2 launch called off, students dissapointed

However, the students wished the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) better luck and hoped for success in their next attempt.

15 Jul 2019 9:57 AM

The lift-off of the three-component spacecraft weighing 3,850 kg and comprising an orbiter, the lander and the rover was scheduled for 2.51 am from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC). (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Chandrayaan-2 launch called off due to technical glitch

As a measure of abundant precaution, #Chandrayaan2 launch has been called off for today.

15 Jul 2019 2:55 AM

The mission would take off exactly 50 years after the astronauts of Apollo 11 made their historic voyage and would attempt a historic touchdown near the Moon's south pole, 'where water ice lurks in permanently shadowed craters'. (Photo: PTI)

Chandrayaan-2 cheaper than Avengers Endgame: This is what foreign media has to say

It would put India in league with lunar pioneers --- the US, Russia and China.

14 Jul 2019 1:25 PM

The spacecraft consists of an orbiter, a lander and a rover together referred to as "composite body". (Photo: PTI)

Final preparations begin for launch of Chandrayaan-II tomorrow

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said that the countdown started at 6.51 am today.

14 Jul 2019 1:20 PM

During the countdown, the rocket and spacecraft’s systems will undergo checks and fuel will be filled to power the rocket engines. (Photo: PTI)

Chandrayaan-2: 20-hour countdown to Moon begins for lift-off

'The countdown started at 6.51 am,' K Sivan, Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), told IANS.

14 Jul 2019 11:23 AM

Completion of ‘soft landing’ by Vikram — the first attempt by any country to reach the Moon’s south pole and exploration of Pragyan would begin.

India’s big leap to moon

The rover is a six-wheeled AI-powered vehicle named Pragyan, which translates to ‘wisdom’ in Sanskrit.

14 Jul 2019 4:41 AM

According to the ISRO chairman, the mission is expected to bring forth a lot of new revelations in the field of Lunar science. (Photo: ANI)

Chandrayaan-2 a very important, prestigious mission: ISRO Chairman

The ISRO chairman on Saturday visited the Sri Venkateswara temple here.

13 Jul 2019 1:48 PM

The objectives of this project is to study and map the lunar terrain, mineralogical analysis of rocks and soil, study the lunar ionosphere and measuring moon-quakes and studying the lunar crust and mantle. (Photo: PTI)

Chandrayaan-2: Know about India’s first lunar landing mission

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed to send a manned mission into orbit by 2022.

13 Jul 2019 10:40 AM

The Indian Space Research Organization plans to launch a spacecraft using home grown technology on Monday, and it is scheduled to touch down on the moon September 6 or 7. (Representational Image)

India prepares to land rover on moon in global space race

The USD 141 million Chandrayaan-2 mission will analyse minerals, map the moon’s surface and search for water.

12 Jul 2019 2:05 PM

The contract was signed by Glavkosmos’ first Deputy Director General Natalia Lokteva and Director of Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC) of ISRO S Unnikrishnan Nair on June 27. (Photo: File)

ISRO teams up with Russian company to train Indian astronauts for Gaganyaan

Glavkosmos is a Russian launch service provider and a subsidiary of the state corporation Roscosmos.

03 Jul 2019 2:44 PM

In a statement on its website, Glavkosmos said it would render to HSFC services on consulting support of selection of candidates for the Indian astronauts, providing medical examination and space flight related training for the astronauts selected. (Photo: File I Representational)

Gaganyaan: ISRO teams up with Russian company to train Indian astronauts

'Gaganyaan' is set for December 2021 launch and is likely to include a woman astronaut.

02 Jul 2019 4:59 PM

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