The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO,) on the 22nd of July, finally launched its most awaited Chandrayaan 2 at 2:43 P.M.
The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle, Mark III rocket (GSLV MK III,) named Chandrayaan 2, lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
After the launch of Chandrayaan 1, the launch of the Chandrayaan 2 was a dream of India, which was planned by the Country nearly 16 years ago.
K. Sivan, the Chief of the ISRO, announced the successful inject of GSLV MK III into the orbit of Earth.
K. Sivan said, “I’m extremely happy to announce that the GSLV MK III-M1 successfully injected Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft into Earth Orbit. It is the beginning of a historic journey of India towards the Moon and to land at a place near the South Pole to carry out scientific experiments.”
After facing technical glitches on the 15th of July, the ISRO postponed the liftoff at the last moment. However, the team resolved the snag and came back with the new date in less than a week.
The launch is said to be a step to get a better understanding about the Moon.
Speaking about the journey of Chandrayaan 2 carrying lander Vikram, the Chandrayaan 2 will travel approximately 3,84,400 km and will land near the lunar South Pole, on the 6th of September.
According to sources, for the initial 17 days, the spacecraft will be within Earth’s phase, following which, its orbit will raise over 1.05 lakh km.
With the successful launch of Chandrayaan 2, India will become the 4th country to land on the Moon. The other three countries are Russia, the United State of America and China.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is extremely happy with the launch, took to Twitter and congratulated the ISRO team for the same.
Special moments that will be etched in the annals of our glorious history!
The launch of #Chandrayaan2 illustrates the prowess of our scientists and the determination of 130 crore Indians to scale new frontiers of science.
Every Indian is immensely proud today! pic.twitter.com/v1ETFneij0
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 22, 2019
Political leaders, celebrities and others also flooded Twitter with congratulatory messages for the ISRO team for the successful liftoff of Chandrayaan 2.
Hon’ble CM Sri KCR congratulated the scientists of @ISRO for successfully launching #Chandrayaan2, India’s Moon Mission. In a message, the CM praised the hard work and brilliance of the Indian scientists in launching the Chandrayaan-2. pic.twitter.com/igA6XaDgeB
— Telangana CMO (@TelanganaCMO) July 22, 2019
I congratulate our scientists at @isro for the successful launch of #Chandrayaan2 and setting yet another benchmark in the field of space technology. A grateful nation is proud of them.
I also thank PM Modi ji for encouraging our institutions for setting new standards everytime. pic.twitter.com/k26szPwhIE
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 22, 2019
Many congratulations to team @ISRO on successfully injecting #Chandrayaan2 spacecraft into Earth’s Orbit. A proud moment for every Indian!👏👍 pic.twitter.com/dyJzjes4qM
— KTR (@KTRTRS) July 22, 2019
Chaand Taare todh laoon. Saari duniya par main Chhaoon! To do that requires hours & hours of painstaking work & integrity & belief. Congratulations to the team at #ISRO for #Chandrayaan2
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) July 22, 2019
If Lunar landing of Apollo 11 was hailed as ‘Giant leap for mankind’ the launch of #Chandrayaan2 will be remembered as a ‘Giant leap for womankind.’
Congratulations to the @isro team led by space scientists M.Vanitha & Ritu Karidhal for India’s leap to the lunar south pole. pic.twitter.com/EtFh8baM0G
— Hardeep Singh Puri (@HardeepSPuri) July 22, 2019
The historic launch of #Chandrayaan2 from Sriharikota is a proud moment for all Indians. Congratulations to our scientists and engineers for furthering India’s indigenous space programme. May @ISRO continue to master new technologies, and continue to conquer new frontiers
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 22, 2019
I salute @Isro scientists for making India a space super power by successfully launching #Chandrayaan2. I wish the mission a grand success.
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) July 22, 2019
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