In pictures: First glimpse of ISRO's Chandrayaan-2

SUMMARY

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to launch Chandrayaan-2 to the Moon. Expected to be launched next month, the lunar mission is aiming to reach the south pole of the Moon, a feat never achieved before by anyone. Here is a look at some images released by the agency showing Chandrayaan-2.

By PTIJun 13, 2019 5:20:29 PM IST (Updated)

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) personnel gives final touches to Chandrayaan2, India's second lunar mission that is scheduled to be launched between July 9 and 16, at ISRO Satellite Integration and Testing Establishment facility in Bengaluru. (PTI Photo)

Seen here is Chandrayan 2 Lander (Vikram) and the Rover (Pragyan) at ISRO Satellite Integration and Testing Establishment facility in Bengaluru. (PTI Photo)

Chandrayaan-2 will attempt to soft land the lander - Vikram and rover - Pragyan in a high plain between two craters, Manzinus C and Simpelius N, at a latitude of about 70° south. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak)

The rover Pragyan, which translates to 'wisdom' in Sanskrit, is a 6-wheeled, artificial intelligence-powered vehicle. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak)

It is expected that the landing on the Moon will take place on September 6, 2019 (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak)