Chandrayaan-2 moves closer to Moon, successfully completes second de-orbiting maneuver
First Published: 4th September, 2019 17:00 IST
The second de-orbiting maneuver for Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft was performed successfully in the wee hours of Wednesday, informed Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). “The maneuver was performed successfully today (September 04,
The second de-orbiting maneuver for Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft was performed successfully in the wee hours of Wednesday, informed Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
“The maneuver was performed successfully today (September 04, 2019) beginning at 0342 hours Indian Standard Time (IST) as planned, using the onboard propulsion system,” the space agency said in a statement.
The duration of the maneuver was 9 seconds and the orbit of Vikram Lander is 35 km x 101 km.
Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter continues to orbit the Moon in an orbit of 96 km x 125 km and both the Orbiter and Lander are healthy, the space agency said.
With this maneuver the required orbit for the Vikram Lander to commence it descent towards the surface of the Moon is achieved.
“The Lander is scheduled to powered descent between 0100-0200 hours IST on September 07, which will be then followed by touchdown of Lander between 0130-0230 hours IST,” it said.
The Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft will be the first Indian expedition to carry out a soft landing on the lunar surface. This mission will make India the fourth country after the US, Russia, and China to conduct a soft landing on the moon.
After revolving around the Earth’s orbit for nearly 23 days, the craft began its journey to the moon on August 14.
The mission took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 22.
(ANI)
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live African Swine Flu hits Mizoram, sale of pork in affected districts prohibited
23rd April 2024Live Lok Sabha Polls-Tripura: CM Manik Saha backs welfare of tribals, reiterates about BJP’s commitment to do more
23rd April 2024Live Bhutan Queen Jetsun Pema champions tiger conservation in the Land of Dragons
23rd April 2024Live Momentous: First foreign aircraft lands at under-construction International Airport in Gelephu
23rd April 2024WE RECOMMEND
President Murmu confers Padma Shri to YanungJamoh Lego of Arunachal for excellence in herbal medicine and agriculture
Born on July 9, 1963, in Sika Tode village, East Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh.Lego has been a source of hope for over 300,000 people suffering from life-threatening illness such as cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and more.
22nd April 2024Amid heatwave gripping nation, IMD says no worries during 2nd phase of Lok Sabha polls
7 Lok Sabha seats in Northeast- Assam, Manipur and Tripura are going to elections in the second phase on April 26
22nd April 2024Delhi HC fines law student seeking Kejriwal’s release fined Rs 75000. Here is why
The PIL, filed by a fourth-year law student under the name 'We the People of India', requested relief for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo in all criminal charges till he completes his term in office or the trials are over, as per a News 18 report.
22nd April 2024BJP’s vote share in South will increase in 2024 Lok Sabha polls: PM Modi
PM Modi also addressed the alleged narrative of the BJP being a party of the upper caste.
21st April 2024“Congress prince” looking for another seat apart from Wayanad: PM Modi
BJP and other parties of the NDA have been mocking Rahul Gandhi over the indecision pertaining to Amethi.
21st April 2024