Chandrayaan-2

past Mission

Type

Orbiter, Lander, Rover

Launch

July 22, 2019

Target

Earth's Moon

Objective

Land a rover on the Moon

Chandrayaan-2 is an Indian Space Research Organization mission comprising a lunar orbiter and a soft lander carrying a rover. The lander crashed on the surface. The orbiter continues to operate.

Goals
Chandrayaan-2 was India's first attempt to soft land on the Moon. The mission includes an orbiter, lander and rover.
Launch
July 22, 2019
Science Target
Type
Orbiter, Lander, Rover
Agency
Indian Space Resarch Organization (ISRO)
Mission Website

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