Chandrayaan II
- ISRO Satellite
Chandrayaan-II was India's second lunar exploration mission, launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It is a highly complex mission, that represents a significant technological leap compared to the previous missions of ISRO. The satellite was launched by ISRO on 6 September 2019 at SHAR Centre, Sriharikota, India. Chandrayaan-2 aimed to further explore the lunar surface, particularly the south polar region, which is less explored compared to other areas. This mission was carried out in LVM3-M1 launch vehicle and has a mass of 3840 Kg. It comprises an orbiter, lander and rover to explore the unexplored south pole of the Moon. The mission is designed to expand the lunar scientific knowledge through detailed study of topography, seismography, mineral identification and distribution, surface chemical composition, thermo-physical characteristics of top soil and composition of the tenuous lunar atmosphere, leading to a new understanding of the origin and evolution of the Moon.