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<p>The Chairman of the Indian space agency has confirmed that the Chandrayaan-3 launch would happen as planned at 2:35pm, Friday, 14th July, from the Indian spaceport at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. Chairman Somanath and the top officials of ISRO have been reviewing the launch preparation activities from the spaceport, since Wednesday. He made the announcement while speaking to the media at the Changalamman Devi temple near the spaceport, where he offered prayers ahead of the launch. The countdown for the high-profile launch mission commenced at 1:00pm IST on Thursday.</p>

<p>On Thursday noon, Somanath and officials from the spaceport presented holy offerings at the temple and offered prayers. "The Chandrayaan-3 launch is at 2:35pm tomorrow, our strong and big rocket LVM3 will launch this mission. Tomorrow, Chandrayaan-3 will start its long journey and orbit the Earth, thereafter it will slowly travel to the moon over the next 30 days. If all goes well, we are looking at a Lunar soft-landing around 23rd August or in the following days" he said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Speaking about the Chandrayaan-1 and Chandrayaan-2 missions, he said that the maiden Indian moon mission had lived for more than six months and found the presence of water on the moon, whereas the Chandrayaan-2 mission found water (in liquid state) on the moon and even confirmed it. He said that each of the previous missions was successful in its own way.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I need the blessings of Changalamma Devi (the temple's presiding deity), so I came here for praying for the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission" he said.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, a team of officials from the ISRO headquarters had offered prayers at the revered Venkateshwara Swami temple (commonly known as Tirupati temple) at Tirumala. While executing important missions space agencies and their teams follow a lucky charm or a tradition that is inspired by their respective cultures. For example, ahead of a mission, NASA-JPL teams exchange jars of 'lucky peanuts' and consume them during the mission.</p>

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The Chairman of the Indian space agency has confirmed that the Chandrayaan-3 launch would happen as planned at 2:35pm, Friday, 14th July, from the Indian spaceport at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.

The Chairman of the Indian space agency has confirmed that the Chandrayaan-3 launch would happen as planned at 2:35pm, Friday, 14th July, from the Indian spaceport at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. Chairman Somanath and the top officials of ISRO have been reviewing the launch preparation activities from the spaceport, since Wednesday. He made the announcement while speaking to the media at the Changalamman Devi temple near the spaceport, where he offered prayers ahead of the launch. The countdown for the high-profile launch mission commenced at 1:00pm IST on Thursday. On Thursday noon, Somanath and officials from the spaceport presented holy offerings at the temple and offered prayers. "The Chandrayaan-3 launch is at 2:35pm tomorrow, our strong and big rocket LVM3 will launch this mission. Tomorrow, Chandrayaan-3 will start its long journey and orbit the Earth, thereafter it will slowly travel to the moon over the next 30 days. If all goes well, we are looking at a Lunar soft-landing around 23rd August or in the following days" he said. Watch this report: × Speaking about the Chandrayaan-1 and Chandrayaan-2 missions, he said that the maiden Indian moon mission had lived for more than six months and found the presence of water on the moon, whereas the Chandrayaan-2 mission found water (in liquid state) on the moon and even confirmed it. He said that each of the previous missions was successful in its own way. "I need the blessings of Changalamma Devi (the temple's presiding deity), so I came here for praying for the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission" he said. Earlier in the day, a team of officials from the ISRO headquarters had offered prayers at the revered Venkateshwara Swami temple (commonly known as Tirupati temple) at Tirumala. While executing important missions space agencies and their teams follow a lucky charm or a tradition that is inspired by their respective cultures. For example, ahead of a mission, NASA-JPL teams exchange jars of 'lucky peanuts' and consume them during the mission. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Chandrayaan-3 launch: ISRO chief says if all goes well, lunar landing on August 23

<p>Ahead of the launch of Chandrayaan-3, a team of scientists from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) offered prayers at the Tirupati temple. The Chandrayaan-3 will be launched on Friday, July 14, with its Lander and Rover from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The ISRO has already undertaken a 24-hour ‘launch rehearsal’ simulating the entire launch preparation and process for the mission. The mission is slated to be launched at 2:35 pm onboard a Launch Vehicle Mark 3 (LVM3) from the spaceport of Sriharikota.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The scientists visiting the Tirupati temple also carried with them a miniature model of Chandrayaan-3.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A team of around eight scientists was seen going inside the Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh. While speaking to reporters outside the temple, they said, “This is Chandrayaan-3 — our mission to the moon...We have a launch tomorrow.”</p>

<p>Among the team members was Shantanu Bhatwadekar, the Scientific Secretary of ISRO.</p>

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<p>Earlier on July 10, speaking on the sidelines of India Space Congress 2023, ISRO Chairman S Somanath said that the space agency has designed the Chandrayaan-3 after learning from the failure of Chandrayaan-2.</p>

<p>"We were trying to target a landing in a particular spot, closer to the South Pole that is 70 degrees to the South Pole and in doing so, we faced certain challenges," Somnath said on Chandrayaan-2.</p>

<h2><strong>ISRO Chief S Somnath offers&nbsp;prayers at temple</strong></h2>

<p>ISRO Chairman S Somanath also offered prayers at Sri Chengalamma Parameswarini temple at Sullurpeta on Thursday, as they gear up for the launch of the Chandrayaan-3 Mission. Wearing a black T-shirt, Somnath worshipped at the temple located in Tirupati district, 22 km west of Sriharikota, where the spaceport is located.</p>

<p>"I need the blessings of Chengalamma Devi...I came here to pray and seek the blessings for the success of this mission," Somnath told reporters.</p>

<p>"Chandrayaan-3 will start its journey tomorrow. We are hoping that everything goes right and it lands on the moon on August 23," he added.</p>

<p>According to Somnath, the next launch by ISRO will be a commercial satellite by the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) likely at the end of July.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Chandrayaan-3: Countdown begins</strong></h2>

<p>According to scientists, after the lift-off at 2:35 pm on Friday, around 16 minutes after the lift-off, the propulsion module is expected to get separated from the rocket. It would orbit the earth about 5-6 times in an elliptical cycle, with&nbsp;170 km at its&nbsp;closest point and 36,500 km farthest from the earth moving towards the lunar orbit.</p>

<p>Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Wednesday said that the launch of Chandrayaan -3 will raise the level of India's international collaborations.</p>

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<p>He said, "I have the confidence to say that the launch of Chandrayaan-3 is going to raise the level of India's international collaborations including that between India and the US."</p>

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Ahead of the launch of Chandrayaan-3, a team of scientists from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) offered prayers at the Tirupati temple. The Chandrayaan-3 will be launched on Friday, July 14, with its Lander and Rover from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

Ahead of the launch of Chandrayaan-3, a team of scientists from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) offered prayers at the Tirupati temple. The Chandrayaan-3 will be launched on Friday, July 14, with its Lander and Rover from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The ISRO has already undertaken a 24-hour ‘launch rehearsal’ simulating the entire launch preparation and process for the mission. The mission is slated to be launched at 2:35 pm onboard a Launch Vehicle Mark 3 (LVM3) from the spaceport of Sriharikota. The scientists visiting the Tirupati temple also carried with them a miniature model of Chandrayaan-3. #WATCH | Andhra Pradesh | A team of ISRO scientists team arrive at Tirupati Venkatachalapathy Temple, with a miniature model of Chandrayaan-3 to offer prayers. Chandrayaan-3 will be launched on July 14, at 2:35 pm IST from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, ISRO had… pic.twitter.com/2ZRefjrzA5 — ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2023 × A team of around eight scientists was seen going inside the Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh. While speaking to reporters outside the temple, they said, “This is Chandrayaan-3 — our mission to the moon...We have a launch tomorrow.” Among the team members was Shantanu Bhatwadekar, the Scientific Secretary of ISRO. Also Read | France likely to subscribe to India’s UPI during PM Modi’s visit Earlier on July 10, speaking on the sidelines of India Space Congress 2023, ISRO Chairman S Somanath said that the space agency has designed the Chandrayaan-3 after learning from the failure of Chandrayaan-2. "We were trying to target a landing in a particular spot, closer to the South Pole that is 70 degrees to the South Pole and in doing so, we faced certain challenges," Somnath said on Chandrayaan-2. ISRO Chief S Somnath offers prayers at temple ISRO Chairman S Somanath also offered prayers at Sri Chengalamma Parameswarini temple at Sullurpeta on Thursday, as they gear up for the launch of the Chandrayaan-3 Mission. Wearing a black T-shirt, Somnath worshipped at the temple located in Tirupati district, 22 km west of Sriharikota, where the spaceport is located. "I need the blessings of Chengalamma Devi...I came here to pray and seek the blessings for the success of this mission," Somnath told reporters. "Chandrayaan-3 will start its journey tomorrow. We are hoping that everything goes right and it lands on the moon on August 23," he added. According to Somnath, the next launch by ISRO will be a commercial satellite by the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) likely at the end of July. Chandrayaan-3: Countdown begins According to scientists, after the lift-off at 2:35 pm on Friday, around 16 minutes after the lift-off, the propulsion module is expected to get separated from the rocket. It would orbit the earth about 5-6 times in an elliptical cycle, with 170 km at its closest point and 36,500 km farthest from the earth moving towards the lunar orbit. Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Wednesday said that the launch of Chandrayaan -3 will raise the level of India's international collaborations. Also Read | Delhi drowning: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's house among flood-affected areas | Details He said, "I have the confidence to say that the launch of Chandrayaan-3 is going to raise the level of India's international collaborations including that between India and the US." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Chandrayaan-3: Ahead of launch, ISRO scientists and chief S Somnath seek blessings at temples

<p>After the US embassy in India congratulated <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-moon-mission-chandrayaan-2-successfully-launched-as-india-takes-a-giant-leap-237666">ISRO on Chandrayaan-2 launch</a>, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA) lauded India's Moon mission.</p>

<p>"Congrats to @ISRO on the launch of Chandrayaan 2, a mission to study the Moon," NASA said in its tweet.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Congrats to <a href="https://twitter.com/isro?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ISRO</a> on the launch of Chandrayaan 2, a mission to study the Moon. We're proud to support your mission comms using our Deep Space Network and look forward to what you learn about the lunar South pole where we will send astronauts on our <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Artemis?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Artemis</a> mission in a few years <a href="https://t.co/dOcWBX3kOE">pic.twitter.com/dOcWBX3kOE</a></p>
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<p>"We're proud to support your mission comms using our Deep Space Network and look forward to what you learn about the lunar South pole where we will send astronauts on our Artemis mission in a few years," it added.</p>

<p>ISRO launched the rocket with Chandrayaan-2 satellite to find traces of water on the Moon. The launch took place at Satish Dhawan Space Centre at&nbsp;Sriharikota in&nbsp;Andhra Pradesh on Monday afternoon.</p>

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<p>Earlier, the US embassy in India had applauded ISRO on the successful launch of Chandrayaan-2. "Next stop – the moon!", the US embassy in India tweeted with the hastag<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chandrayaan-2-will-reach-the-moon-one-week-early-pm-modi-in-audio-message-237692"> #CantWaitToSeeWhatYouDoNext #GSLVMkIII</a>.</p>

<p>This was the second attempt by ISRO to launch Chandrayaan-2 after the first attempt had to be called off at the 11th hour on July 15. The spacecraft consists of an orbiter, a lander, Vikram, and a rover named Pragyan.</p>

<p>The Lander (Vikram) will separate from the Orbiter and will then perform a series of complex manoeuvres comprising of rough braking and fine braking. After the launch, PM Modi also hailed the liftoff saying it was a "special moments" which would be "etched in the annals of our glorious history".</p>

<p>In an audio message, PM Modi said India's space satellite will be reaching the Moon one week early. It is due to arrive on the Moon on September 7.</p>

<p>"I have been told that even though the launch date got delayed by 1 week, Chandrayaan-2 will reach the Moon on the same day as determined initially," PM Modi said in his audio message.<br />
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After the US embassy in India congratulated ISRO on Chandrayaan-2 launch, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA) lauded India's Moon mission. "Congrats to @ISRO on the launch of Chandrayaan 2, a mission to study the Moon," NASA said in its tweet.

After the US embassy in India congratulated ISRO on Chandrayaan-2 launch, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA) lauded India's Moon mission. "Congrats to @ISRO on the launch of Chandrayaan 2, a mission to study the Moon," NASA said in its tweet. Congrats to @ISRO on the launch of Chandrayaan 2, a mission to study the Moon. We're proud to support your mission comms using our Deep Space Network and look forward to what you learn about the lunar South pole where we will send astronauts on our #Artemis mission in a few years pic.twitter.com/dOcWBX3kOE — NASA (@NASA) July 22, 2019 × "We're proud to support your mission comms using our Deep Space Network and look forward to what you learn about the lunar South pole where we will send astronauts on our Artemis mission in a few years," it added. ISRO launched the rocket with Chandrayaan-2 satellite to find traces of water on the Moon. The launch took place at Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh on Monday afternoon. Watch Video: Earlier, the US embassy in India had applauded ISRO on the successful launch of Chandrayaan-2. "Next stop – the moon!", the US embassy in India tweeted with the hastag #CantWaitToSeeWhatYouDoNext #GSLVMkIII. This was the second attempt by ISRO to launch Chandrayaan-2 after the first attempt had to be called off at the 11th hour on July 15. The spacecraft consists of an orbiter, a lander, Vikram, and a rover named Pragyan. The Lander (Vikram) will separate from the Orbiter and will then perform a series of complex manoeuvres comprising of rough braking and fine braking. After the launch, PM Modi also hailed the liftoff saying it was a "special moments" which would be "etched in the annals of our glorious history". In an audio message, PM Modi said India's space satellite will be reaching the Moon one week early. It is due to arrive on the Moon on September 7. "I have been told that even though the launch date got delayed by 1 week, Chandrayaan-2 will reach the Moon on the same day as determined initially," PM Modi said in his audio message.

Look forward to learn from you about Lunar south pole where we will send our astronauts in Artemis mission: NASA to ISRO

<p>PM Modi in an audio message after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cantwaittoseewhatyoudonext-us-congratulates-isro-on-chandrayaan-2-launch-237673">Chandrayaan-2 launch</a> said India's space satellite will be reaching the Moon one week early.</p>

<p>"The bigger the challenge is, your determination gets stronger," the Indian prime minister said, adding,"I have been told that even though the launch date got delayed by 1 week, Chandrayaan-2 will reach the Moon on the same day as determined initially."</p>

<p>ISRO successfully launched the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/what-chandrayaan-2-will-accomplish-and-why-the-mission-is-significant-for-india-237667"> second generation Moon mission</a> on Monday afternoon after the first launch was postponed on July 15 after a snag.</p>

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मैंने थोड़ी देर पहले ही इसके लॉन्च में निरंतर तन-मन से जुटे रहे वैज्ञानिकों से बात की और उन्हें पूरे देश की ओर से बधाई दी। <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chandrayaan2?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chandrayaan2</a> <a href="https://t.co/50UodlbH0y">https://t.co/50UodlbH0y</a></p>
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<p>"This is a prime example of how all of our scientists have the required talent, capability and confidence to face any situation," PM Modi said while hailing the contribution of ISRO scientists.</p>

<p>"Last week, the launch was postponed due to some technical snag, post-that, you and the entire ISRO team quickly found out the technical snag and took the necessary steps to remove the snag."</p>

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<p>"Not only did you face the challenge in the last launch but you also will be reaching Moon 1 week early," PM Modi asserted.</p>

<p>"This will be the first aircraft to make a landing on Moon making India the fourth nation to reach on Moon," he added.</p>

<p>"Every Indian is convinced that Chandrayaan-2's successful landing will take India further in research being done on Moon," PM Modi said. "This successful launch is a proud moment for the country."</p>

<p>"Heartiest congratulations to all of you, thank you Sivan, wish you all the best," the PM Modi said in his video message to the nation.<br />
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PM Modi in an audio message after Chandrayaan-2 launch said India's space satellite will be reaching the Moon one week early. "The bigger the challenge is, your determination gets stronger," the Indian prime minister said, adding,"I have been told that even though the launch date got delayed by 1 week, Chandrayaan-2 will reach the Moon on the same day as determined initially.

PM Modi in an audio message after Chandrayaan-2 launch said India's space satellite will be reaching the Moon one week early. "The bigger the challenge is, your determination gets stronger," the Indian prime minister said, adding,"I have been told that even though the launch date got delayed by 1 week, Chandrayaan-2 will reach the Moon on the same day as determined initially." ISRO successfully launched the second generation Moon mission on Monday afternoon after the first launch was postponed on July 15 after a snag. भारत के लिए यह एक ऐतिहासिक क्षण है। चंद्रयान-2 के सफल प्रक्षेपण से आज पूरा देश गौरवान्वित है। मैंने थोड़ी देर पहले ही इसके लॉन्च में निरंतर तन-मन से जुटे रहे वैज्ञानिकों से बात की और उन्हें पूरे देश की ओर से बधाई दी। #Chandrayaan2 https://t.co/50UodlbH0y — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 22, 2019 × "This is a prime example of how all of our scientists have the required talent, capability and confidence to face any situation," PM Modi said while hailing the contribution of ISRO scientists. "Last week, the launch was postponed due to some technical snag, post-that, you and the entire ISRO team quickly found out the technical snag and took the necessary steps to remove the snag." Watch Video: "Not only did you face the challenge in the last launch but you also will be reaching Moon 1 week early," PM Modi asserted. "This will be the first aircraft to make a landing on Moon making India the fourth nation to reach on Moon," he added. "Every Indian is convinced that Chandrayaan-2's successful landing will take India further in research being done on Moon," PM Modi said. "This successful launch is a proud moment for the country." "Heartiest congratulations to all of you, thank you Sivan, wish you all the best," the PM Modi said in his video message to the nation.

Chandrayaan-2 will reach the Moon one week early: PM Modi in audio message

<p>Just after an hour of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-moon-mission-chandrayaan-2-successfully-launched-as-india-takes-a-giant-leap-237666">Chandrayaan-2 launch</a>, the US congratulated ISRO officials on the successful liftoff applauding their "giant leap".</p>

<p>"Next stop – the moon!", the US embassy in India tweeted with the hastag #CantWaitToSeeWhatYouDoNext #GSLVMkIII.</p>

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<p>The European Space Agency too congratulated ISRO on the successful launch of the space satellite.</p>

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<p>The ISRO rocket with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/every-indian-is-immensely-proud-today-pm-modi-hails-successful-launch-of-chandrayaan-2-237669">Chandrayaan-2 satellite </a>which had developed a snag last week, lifted off successfully from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh on Monday afternoon.</p>

<p>ISRO had a lot to cheer about as the Chandrayaan-2 launch ensured India will become the fourth nation to soft land on the Moon which is expected to take place on September 7.</p>

<p>The satellite&nbsp;cost India 603 crore. Chandrayaan-2 will be searching for water on the lunar surface with 15 crucial manoeuvres&nbsp;to take place in the next one and a half months as it lands on the Moon.</p>

<p>After the launch, PM Modi also hailed the liftoff saying it was a "special moments" which would be "etched in the annals of our glorious history".</p>


Just after an hour of Chandrayaan-2 launch, the US congratulated ISRO officials on the successful liftoff applauding their "giant leap". "Next stop – the moon!", the US embassy in India tweeted with the hastag #CantWaitToSeeWhatYouDoNext #GSLVMkIII.

Just after an hour of Chandrayaan-2 launch, the US congratulated ISRO officials on the successful liftoff applauding their "giant leap". "Next stop – the moon!", the US embassy in India tweeted with the hastag #CantWaitToSeeWhatYouDoNext #GSLVMkIII. Congratulations #ISRO on today’s giant leap! Next stop – the moon🌒! #Chandrayaan2 🚀 #CantWaitToSeeWhatYouDoNext #GSLVMkIII pic.twitter.com/pdOHk3fs0d — U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) July 22, 2019 × The European Space Agency too congratulated ISRO on the successful launch of the space satellite. Congratulations @isro on a successful launch of #Chandrayan2! https://t.co/xXjGYyEggD — ESA (@esa) July 22, 2019 × The ISRO rocket with Chandrayaan-2 satellite which had developed a snag last week, lifted off successfully from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh on Monday afternoon. ISRO had a lot to cheer about as the Chandrayaan-2 launch ensured India will become the fourth nation to soft land on the Moon which is expected to take place on September 7. The satellite cost India 603 crore. Chandrayaan-2 will be searching for water on the lunar surface with 15 crucial manoeuvres to take place in the next one and a half months as it lands on the Moon. After the launch, PM Modi also hailed the liftoff saying it was a "special moments" which would be "etched in the annals of our glorious history".

#CantWaitToSeeWhatYouDoNext: US congratulates ISRO on Chandrayaan-2 launch

<p>The 20-hour countdown began on Sunday morning for the launch of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chandrayaan-2-costs-less-than-hollywood-blockbuster-avengers-endgame-235643">Chandrayaan-2</a>, India's Moon mission to the unexplored south polar region of Earth's natural satellite.</p>

<p>The country's second lunar spacecraft will be launched onboard a Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) Mk-III from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh at 2:51 am on Monday.</p>

<p>The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said that the countdown started at 6.51 am today.</p>

<p>Chandrayaan-2, which has home-grown technology, will explore a region of Moon where no mission has ever set foot.</p>

<p>According to ISRO Chairman Kailasavadivoo Sivan, the landing site, at a latitude of about 70 degrees south, is the southernmost for any mission till date.</p>

<p><strong>Live: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/live-chandrayaan-2-indias-second-lunar-exploration-mission-235637">Chandrayaan-2 — India's second lunar exploration mission</a></strong></p>

<p>The spacecraft consists of an orbiter, a lander and a rover together referred to as "composite body". The probe's total mass is 3.8 ton and it is expected to land on Moon's south polar region on September 6 or 7 this year.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Ahead of the launch, Sivan visited Sri Venkateswara temple at Tirumala on Saturday.</p>

<p>After visiting the shrine, he told the media, "On Monday early morning, we are going to launch the most important and prestigious mission, Chandrayaan-2. A GSLV Mark-III vehicle is going to be used for the mission. After a successful launch, it will take nearly two months to land on the South Pole of Moon."</p>

<p>He said, "In future, the nation will depend more on planetary missions. After the country's first Moon mission Chandrayaan 1, which was launched in October 2008, we are now entering into Chandrayaan-2 mission."</p>

<p>Mylswamy Annadurai, Project Director of Chandrayaan-1, told ANI, "The data showed evidence for water in the exosphere of Moon, on the surface of Moon and also sub-surface and it triggered back to the Moon slogan. The South Pole is more of a resourceful place in case a man has to land in future."</p>

<p>On the significance of the expedition, he said, "From a scientific point of view, there are also craters which have gone very deep into Moon and that will tell about possible origin and evolution of the solar system."</p>

<p>On Thursday, ISRO had conducted checks on the GSLV rocket at the launch pad in Sriharikota.</p>


The 20-hour countdown began on Sunday morning for the launch of Chandrayaan-2, India's Moon mission to the unexplored south polar region of Earth's natural satellite.

The 20-hour countdown began on Sunday morning for the launch of Chandrayaan-2, India's Moon mission to the unexplored south polar region of Earth's natural satellite. The country's second lunar spacecraft will be launched onboard a Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) Mk-III from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh at 2:51 am on Monday. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said that the countdown started at 6.51 am today. Chandrayaan-2, which has home-grown technology, will explore a region of Moon where no mission has ever set foot. According to ISRO Chairman Kailasavadivoo Sivan, the landing site, at a latitude of about 70 degrees south, is the southernmost for any mission till date. Live: Chandrayaan-2 — India's second lunar exploration mission The spacecraft consists of an orbiter, a lander and a rover together referred to as "composite body". The probe's total mass is 3.8 ton and it is expected to land on Moon's south polar region on September 6 or 7 this year. 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. Ahead of the launch, Sivan visited Sri Venkateswara temple at Tirumala on Saturday. After visiting the shrine, he told the media, "On Monday early morning, we are going to launch the most important and prestigious mission, Chandrayaan-2. A GSLV Mark-III vehicle is going to be used for the mission. After a successful launch, it will take nearly two months to land on the South Pole of Moon." He said, "In future, the nation will depend more on planetary missions. After the country's first Moon mission Chandrayaan 1, which was launched in October 2008, we are now entering into Chandrayaan-2 mission." Mylswamy Annadurai, Project Director of Chandrayaan-1, told ANI, "The data showed evidence for water in the exosphere of Moon, on the surface of Moon and also sub-surface and it triggered back to the Moon slogan. The South Pole is more of a resourceful place in case a man has to land in future." On the significance of the expedition, he said, "From a scientific point of view, there are also craters which have gone very deep into Moon and that will tell about possible origin and evolution of the solar system." On Thursday, ISRO had conducted checks on the GSLV rocket at the launch pad in Sriharikota.

Countdown begins for launch of Chandrayaan-II tomorrow