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

SUMMARY

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-TV18Jul 10, 2019 6:03:12 PM IST (Updated)

Vikram lander mounted on top of the orbiter of Chandrayaan-2.

Hoisting of Vikram lander during Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft integration at the launch centre.

Pragyan rover mounted on the ramp projecting from out of the sides of Vikram lander.

Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter at the launch centre.

Hoisting of the equipment bay of GSLV MK-III M1 vehicle during integration.

Integration of C-25 cryogenic stage to L-110 stage in progress. The engine of the spacecraft is being put in place.

C-25 Cryogenic Stage at vehicle assembly building for vehicle integration.

Transportation of partially integrated GSLV MK-III M1 vehicle on mobile launch pedestal.

L-110 stage integrated with S-200. Various parts are being attached to the GSLV MK-III M1 vehicle.

Hoisting of the L-110 stage for integration with the S-200.

Transportation of the liquid L-110 stage for integration.

Hoisting of a slanted nose cone of S-200 after the placement of S-200 solid booster on mobile launch pedestal.

Placement of one of the S-200 solid boosters of GSLV MK-III M1 vehicle on mobile launch pedestal.

One of the segments of an S-200 booster being carried during vehicle integration.