ALL MODULES GETTING READY FOR CHANDRAYAAN-2 LAUNCH
01, May 2019
Prelims level :
Mains level :
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All modules of Chandrayaan-2 are getting ready for launch in July 2019.
Chandrayaan-2 mission:
- Chandrayaan-2, India’s second lunar mission, has three modules namely Orbiter, Lander
(Vikram) & Rover (Pragyan). - The Orbiter and Lander modules will be interfaced mechanically and stacked together as an integrated module and accommodated inside the GSLV MK-III launch vehicle.
- The Rover is housed inside the Lander. After launch into earth bound orbit by GSLV MK-III, the integrated module will reach Moon orbit using Orbiter propulsion module.
- Subsequently, Lander will separate from the Orbiter and soft land at the predetermined site close to lunar South Pole.
- Further, the Rover will roll out for carrying out scientific experiments on the lunar surface. Instruments are also mounted on Lander and Orbiter for carrying out scientific experiments.