At 6.43 pm on Sunday, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will begin its countdown for the launch of the Chandrayaan-2. During the countdown, the rocket and spacecraft's systems will undergo checks and fuel will be filled to power the rocket engines. The lunar mission is scheduled to be launched at 2:45 pm on Monday.
"All preparatory work for Chandrayaan-2 launch has been completed. Technical snags that developed in the first attempt have been rectified. Today evening, the countdown for the launch will begin. Chandrayaan-2 will perform 15 crucial maneuvers in days to come," ISRO Chief, K Sivan said on Sunday.
It will be the first Indian expedition to attempt a soft landing on the lunar surface. This mission will make India the fourth country after the US, Russia, and China to carry out a soft landing on Moon.
At 6.43 pm on Sunday, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will begin its countdown for the launch of the Chandrayaan-2. During the countdown, the rocket and spacecraft's systems will undergo checks and fuel will be filled to power the rocket engines. The lunar mission is scheduled to be launched at 2:45 pm on Monday.
"All preparatory work for Chandrayaan-2 launch has been completed. Technical snags that developed in the first attempt have been rectified. Today evening, the countdown for the launch will begin. Chandrayaan-2 will perform 15 crucial maneuvers in days to come," ISRO Chief, K Sivan said on Sunday.
It will be the first Indian expedition to attempt a soft landing on the lunar surface. This mission will make India the fourth country after the US, Russia, and China to carry out a soft landing on Moon.
