Chandrayaan 2 Launch Called Off

Chandrayaan 2 Launch Called Off

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Chandrayaan-2 is India’s second lunar exploration mission after Chandrayaan-1. Developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation, the mission is planned to be launched to the Moon by a Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III. It includes a lunar orbiter, lander and rover, all developed indigenously. There is a lot of exciting news about the launch of the same but unfortunately, the officials called off the launch of Chandrayaan-2.

ISRO tweeted, “A technical snag was observed in launch vehicle system at 1 hour before the launch. As a measure of abundant precaution, #Chandrayaan2 launch has been called off for today. Revised launch date will be announced later.”

More details on the same are expected to be out soon.