Chandrayaan-2
LVM-3
Indian Space Research Organization
Rocket Launch Videos
Mission
Chandrayaan-2
- Type: Lunar Exploration
- Orbit: Lunar Orbit
- Launch Cost: $46,000,000
Chandrayaan-2 is India's second mission to the Moon. It consists of an orbiter, lander and rover. After reaching the 100 km lunar orbit, the lander housing the rover will separate from the orbiter. After a controlled descent, the lander will perform a soft landing on the lunar surface at a specified site and deploy the rover. Six-wheeled rover weighs around 20 kg and will operate on solar power. It will move around the landing site, performing lunar surface chemical analysis and relaying data back to Earth through the orbiter. The lander will be collecting data on Moon-quakes, thermal properties of the lunar surface, the density and variation of lunar surface plasma. The orbiter will be mapping lunar surface. Altogether, Chandrayaan-2 mission will collect scientific information on lunar topography, mineralogy, elemental abundance, lunar exosphere and signatures of hydroxyl and water-ice.
Location
Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad has witnessed the launch of 32 rockets, including 31 orbital launch attempts. While Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India, has been the site for 103 rocket launches.
Satish Dhawan Space Centre – SDSC (formerly Sriharikota Range – SHAR),[1] is the primary spaceport of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), located in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
Rocket
Indian Space Research Organization Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (GSLV Mk III)
The Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM-3), previously called Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III (GSLV Mk III), is a three-stage medium-lift launch vehicle developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It is designed to launch satellites into geostationary orbit, and is intended as a launch vehicle for crewed missions under the Indian Human Spaceflight Programme.
Agency
Indian Space Research Organization
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the space agency of the Government of India headquartered in the city of Bangalore. Its vision is to "harness space technology for national development while pursuing space science research and planetary exploration."
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Indian Space Research Organization LVM-3 (GSLV Mk III) Chandrayaan-2 launch scheduled?
The Indian Space Research Organization LVM-3 (GSLV Mk III) Chandrayaan-2 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Indian Space Research Organization LVM-3 (GSLV Mk III) Chandrayaan-2 launch video?
You can watch the Indian Space Research Organization LVM-3 (GSLV Mk III) launch video on this page. The official video includes full mission coverage with multiple camera angles, onboard views, and expert commentary covering pre-launch procedures, liftoff, stage separation, and payload deployment.
Where did the Indian Space Research Organization LVM-3 (GSLV Mk III) Chandrayaan-2 mission launch from?
The Indian Space Research Organization LVM-3 (GSLV Mk III) rocket launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India. Satish Dhawan Space Centre – SDSC (formerly Sriharikota Range – SHAR),[1] is the primary spaceport of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), located in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
What rocket was used for the Chandrayaan-2 mission?
The Chandrayaan-2 mission launched aboard a Indian Space Research Organization LVM-3 (GSLV Mk III) rocket. The Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM-3), previously called Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III (GSLV Mk III), is a three-stage medium-lift launch vehicle developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It is designed to launch satellites into geostationary orbit, and is intended as a launch vehicle for crewed missions under the Indian Human Spaceflight Programme. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Indian Space Research Organization LVM-3 (GSLV Mk III) Chandrayaan-2 launch?
The Indian Space Research Organization LVM-3 (GSLV Mk III) Chandrayaan-2 launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the Indian Space Research Organization LVM-3 (GSLV Mk III) Chandrayaan-2 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Indian Space Research Organization LVM-3 (GSLV Mk III) launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Chandrayaan-2 mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official Indian Space Research Organization live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.
