Watch: Animated video showing take off of Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle and separation of Chandrayaan 2. Watch full video to know more.#Chandrayaan-2Launch

India prepares to land rover on moon

India's ambitious moon mission will take off today and will attempt to land on the southern pole of the moon in hope of finding water.

Breaking down the journey of Chandrayaan 2

WION speaks to Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield ahead of India's 2nd Moon Mission. Listen in, Watch full video to know more. #Chandrayaan-2Launch

WION speaks to Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield ahead of Chandrayaan-2 launch

The 20-hour countdown for the launch of the Chandrayaan-2 began at 6.43 PM on Sunday.The country's ambitious lunar mission is scheduled to be launched at 2:43 PM on Monday.#Chandrayaan-2Launch

Chandrayaan 2: Twenty-hour countdown on for ISRO's landmark Lunar mission, launch at 2:43 PM today

The 20-hour countdown for the launch of the Chandrayaan-2 began at 6.43 PM on Sunday.The country's ambitious lunar mission is scheduled to be launched at 2:43 PM on Monday.

Countdown for Chandrayaan-2 underway, launch at 2:43 PM on Monday

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched its second moon mission Chandrayaan-2 on Monday at 2:43 PM. The mission seeks to explore the unchartered Lunar south pole by landing a rover and will be launched onboard GSLV-Mk0III-M1 from Sriharikota. The Rs 978 crore mission will be launched from the second launchpad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, over 100km from Chennai.

Chandrayaan 2 launch: WION exclusively talks to Dr. Uzi Rubin

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People have taken to Twitter to commend the successful launch of the second moon mission of India. Celebrities, ministers including honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi have tweeted inc celebration, extending their support to ISRO's efforts.

PM Modi congratulates ISRO on Chandrayaan 2, says India is immensely proud

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated ISRO scientists in an audio message released after the successful launch of Chandrayaan-2.

Chandrayaan-2 reaching moon 1 week early: PM Modi

Chandrayaan-2, the second generation moon mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), lifted off from the Satish Dhawan centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The launch took place at 2:43 pm IST on Monday.

India's moon mission lifts off, hopes to probe lunar south pole

Chandrayaan-2 is India's second lunar exploration mission after Chandrayaan-1 is all set to be launched at 2:43 PM today. Watch full video to know more.#Chandrayaan-2Launch

Chandrayaan-2: How crucial will this mission be for India?

India's second mission to the Moon is scheduled to lift off aboard a GSLV Mark-III rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 2.43 pm today. watch full video to know more.#Chandrayaan-2Launch

Less than 30 minutes to go for India's 2nd Moon mission launch

WION speaks to Missile Defense expert Dr. Uzi Rubin ahead of India's 2nd Moon Mission. Listen in, Watch full video to know more. #Chandrayaan-2Launch

WION speaks to Missile Defense expert Dr. Uzi Rubin ahead of Chandrayaan-2 launch

India's Most Ambitious Lunar Mission Aborted ISRO's mission to land a rover on the surface of the moon was called off an hour before take off due to a technical swag. ISRO will announce another day for the mission. Here's what happened this morning (July 15, 2019)

Gravitas: Chandrayaan-2 Moon mission called off

India's space agency called off the launch of its second lunar mission, Chandrayaan-2, less than an hour before the scheduled take off on Monday (July 15) due to a "technical snag." Public Relations Officer at the Indian Space Research Organisation, Guru Prasad told reporters in India's spaceport of Sriharikota that a technical snag in the launch vehicle system prompted the postponement. The mission, dubbed by the ISRO chairman as the most complex mission it has ever undertaken, was scheduled to launch at 09:21 p.m. GMT, or 02:51 a.m. local time. Prasad told reporters a revised launch date would be announced later.

India calls off second lunar mission due to 'technical snag'- ISRO

The launch of Chandrayaan 2 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in the wee hours of Monday morning was put off after a technical snag was observed one hour before the scheduled liftoff.Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced that the launch had to be postponed due to a technical snag in the launch vehicle. "As a measure of abundant precaution, #Chandrayaan2 launch has been called off for today. The revised launch date will be announced later," it announced.

Chandrayaan-2's launch put on hold, ISRO to announce revised launch date soon

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has scheduled the launch of its lunar probe, by a GSLV Mk-III rocket, from the country’s Sriharikota spaceport for 2.51 a.m. And the countdown is set to begin at 6.51 a.m. on Sunday.

Chandrayaan-2 to explore south of Moon

ISRO: A jewel in the crown

Chandrayaan-2: Countdown to India's lunar mission begins

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has scheduled the launch of its lunar probe, by a GSLV MkIII rocket, from the country’s Sriharikota spaceport for 2.51 a.m. And the countdown is set to begin at 6.51 a.m. on Sunday.

ISRO Chairman K.Sivan speaks exclusively to WION

Chandrayaan-2 all set for 3.84 lakh km voyage

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) plans to launch a spacecraft using homegrown technology on Monday, and it is scheduled to touch down on the moon September 6 or 7.

Giant leap for India: Chandryaan-2 to explore moon's south pole

Giant leap for India: Chandrayaan-2 to explore moon's south pole

India is now planning to set up a space station. ISRO said that it will focus on Gaganyaan Mission. Gaganyaan is India's first human space mission. Dr. K. Sivan has announced that there will be a separate space station of India.

India Watch: India Plans Its Own Space Station

ISRO Announces Plan For Space Station

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Images captured of the probable crash point of missing Indian Air Force's AN-32 aircraft show that the aircraft was quite close to clearing a hill. The aircraft may have failed flying past the hill probably due to the blockage of view due to clouds, news agency ANI reported.&nbsp;

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PM Modi will be in Kyrgyzstan on a two-day visit starting Thursday during which he will be participating in the 19th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit and hold a number of bilateral meetings. This is the first multilateral summit that PM Modi will be attending after the recently concluded general elections.

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India's second mission to the moon, Chandrayaan-II, will be launched on July 15 at 2.51 am, ISRO chairman K Sivan said here on Wednesday.

"In future, the nation will depend more on planetary missions. After Chandrayaan I mission, we are now entering into Chandrayaan II mission. We had slipped many times but now it will be launched on July 15 at 2.51 am," he told a press conference.

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A terrorist attack took place at a police party at KP road in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag on Wednesday.&nbsp;

Three CRPF were killed as terrorists and security forces exchanged heavy firing.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/hamza-shehbaz-remanded-into-14-day-national-accountability-bureau-custody-226500">Hamza Shahbaz remanded into 14-day National Accountability Bureau custody</a>

&nbsp;An accountability court Wednesday remanded Opposition leader in Pakistan's Punjab Assembly Hamza Shahbaz to 14-day physical custody, a day after the country's anti-graft body arrested him in cases related to money laundering and corruption.

AN-32 aircraft probably couldn't get past hill, crashed due to blockage of view Images captured of the probable crash point of missing Indian Air Force's AN-32 aircraft show that the aircraft was quite close to clearing a hill.

AN-32 aircraft probably couldn't get past hill, crashed due to blockage of view Images captured of the probable crash point of missing Indian Air Force's AN-32 aircraft show that the aircraft was quite close to clearing a hill. The aircraft may have failed flying past the hill probably due to the blockage of view due to clouds, news agency ANI reported. PM Modi's two-day visit to Kyrgyzstan begins from Thursday; will meet Xi, Putin PM Modi will be in Kyrgyzstan on a two-day visit starting Thursday during which he will be participating in the 19th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit and hold a number of bilateral meetings. This is the first multilateral summit that PM Modi will be attending after the recently concluded general elections. Chandryaan-2 will explore region of moon where no mission has ever set foot: ISRO chairman K Sivan India's second mission to the moon, Chandrayaan-II, will be launched on July 15 at 2.51 am, ISRO chairman K Sivan said here on Wednesday. "In future, the nation will depend more on planetary missions. After Chandrayaan I mission, we are now entering into Chandrayaan II mission. We had slipped many times but now it will be launched on July 15 at 2.51 am," he told a press conference. Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorists attack police party in Anantnag; three CRPF personnel, one terrorist killed A terrorist attack took place at a police party at KP road in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag on Wednesday. Three CRPF were killed as terrorists and security forces exchanged heavy firing. Hamza Shahbaz remanded into 14-day National Accountability Bureau custody An accountability court Wednesday remanded Opposition leader in Pakistan's Punjab Assembly Hamza Shahbaz to 14-day physical custody, a day after the country's anti-graft body arrested him in cases related to money laundering and corruption.

News brief: Big stories of the day

India's second lunar mission, Chandrayan II will be launched on July 15, the Indian Space Research Organisation announced on Wednesday. Watch full video to know more.

ISRO announces Chandrayaan-2 launch on July 15th

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up to launch India's second lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 as per schedule in July. The ISRO on Wednesday shared the first pictures of Chandrayaan-2 the lander and orbiter at its Satellite Integration and Testing establishment in Bengaluru.

ISRO releases first pictures of Chandrayaan-2

In a pre-dawn launch on Wednesday, Indian space agency ISRO scripted history by successfully launching earth observation satellite RISAT-2B that would enhance the country's surveillance capabilities among others.

As the 25-hour countdown which began Tuesday concluded, the agency's trusted workhorse Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C46) blasted off at 5.30 am from the first launch pad of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre here on its 48th mission, carrying the 615 kg satellite.

The RISAT-2B (Radar Imaging Satellite-2B), meant for application in fields such as surveillance, agriculture, forestry and disaster management support, was released into the orbit around 15 minutes after the lift-off.

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It would replace the RISAT-2, which was successfully launched in 2009.

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman K Sivan had earlier described the mission as a "very, very important" one for the country.

"This is a very, very important mission for India. It is an excellent satellite with hi-fi earth observation (capabilities)," he had said.

The RISAT-2B is equipped with a synthetic aperture radar that can take pictures of the earth during day and night, and also under cloudy conditions.

With a mission life of five years, the satellite would also be used for military surveillance, ISRO sources told PTI.

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The RISAT-2 has been actively used by India to monitor activities in camps across the border in Pakistan to thwart infiltration bids by terrorists.

The PSLV-C46 was the 14th flight of the PSLV in its core-alone configuration sans the use of the solid strap-on motors.

It was the 72nd launch vehicle mission from Sriharikota and also marked the 36th launch from the first launch pad.

Wednesday's launch of the PSLV also marked the third launch in 2019.

The other two were the PSLV-C45/EMISAT mission, which successfully injected the EMISAT and 29 international customer satellites into their orbits on April 1, and the PSLV-C44, which successfully placed the Microsat-R and the Kalamsat-V2 satellites in designated orbits on January 24.

ISRO had launched RISAT-1, a microwave remote sensing satellite, on April 26, 2012 from Sriharikota.

In a pre-dawn launch on Wednesday, Indian space agency ISRO scripted history by successfully launching earth observation satellite RISAT-2B that would enhance the country's surveillance capabilities among others.

In a pre-dawn launch on Wednesday, Indian space agency ISRO scripted history by successfully launching earth observation satellite RISAT-2B that would enhance the country's surveillance capabilities among others. As the 25-hour countdown which began Tuesday concluded, the agency's trusted workhorse Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C46) blasted off at 5.30 am from the first launch pad of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre here on its 48th mission, carrying the 615 kg satellite. The RISAT-2B (Radar Imaging Satellite-2B), meant for application in fields such as surveillance, agriculture, forestry and disaster management support, was released into the orbit around 15 minutes after the lift-off. 🇮🇳 #ISROMissions 🇮🇳#PSLVC46 successfully injects #RISAT2B into Low Earth Orbit. Here's the view of #RISAT2B separation captured by our onboard camera Our updates will continue. pic.twitter.com/WUTBdNH2XJ — ISRO (@isro) May 22, 2019 × It would replace the RISAT-2, which was successfully launched in 2009. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman K Sivan had earlier described the mission as a "very, very important" one for the country. "This is a very, very important mission for India. It is an excellent satellite with hi-fi earth observation (capabilities)," he had said. The RISAT-2B is equipped with a synthetic aperture radar that can take pictures of the earth during day and night, and also under cloudy conditions. With a mission life of five years, the satellite would also be used for military surveillance, ISRO sources told PTI. The RISAT-2 has been actively used by India to monitor activities in camps across the border in Pakistan to thwart infiltration bids by terrorists. The PSLV-C46 was the 14th flight of the PSLV in its core-alone configuration sans the use of the solid strap-on motors. It was the 72nd launch vehicle mission from Sriharikota and also marked the 36th launch from the first launch pad. Wednesday's launch of the PSLV also marked the third launch in 2019. The other two were the PSLV-C45/EMISAT mission, which successfully injected the EMISAT and 29 international customer satellites into their orbits on April 1, and the PSLV-C44, which successfully placed the Microsat-R and the Kalamsat-V2 satellites in designated orbits on January 24. ISRO had launched RISAT-1, a microwave remote sensing satellite, on April 26, 2012 from Sriharikota.

ISRO successfully launches earth observation satellite RISAT-2B

Indian Space Research Organisation launches a cloud proof satellite to enhance surveillance capabilities. Historic milestone for ISRO. India's premier space research organisation launches Risat-2B to enhance surveillance capabilities. Here's a report.

Gravitas: ISRO launches new spy satellite

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the 48th mission of the PSLV series — PSLV-C46 on 22 May 2019. The space rocket is carrying an earth observation satellite RISAT-2B in the PSLV-Core Alone rocket's fourth stage. Watch this video to know more.

ISRO's 48th satellite launch using PSLV

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