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ISRO releases new pictures of modules of India's second lunar mission Chandrayaan-2

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch the second moon mission, Chandrayaan-2 on July 15, from the Sriharikota Range. Chandrayaan-2 is the first spacecraft that will make a soft landing on Moon's South Pole on September 6, 2019, and will conduct experiments on the lunar terrain with home-grown technology. Last week, ISRO released the first images of the launch vehicle GSLV MK-III M1 along with the images of the Orbiter, Vikram Lander and Pragyan Rover on its website.

By CNBC-TV18 Jul 10, 2019 6:03:12 PM IST (Updated)


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Vikram lander mounted on top of the orbiter of Chandrayaan-2. (Image: ISRO)

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Hoisting of Vikram lander during Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft integration at the launch centre. (Image: ISRO)

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