Chandrayaan 2: India's

Mission to the Moon

Chandrayaan 2 was India's second lunar exploration mission. Launched on July
22, 2019, it aimed to study the south pole of the moon and search for water.

VK by Vedant Khatri
Mission Objectives
1 Create a detailed map of 2 Study the water content
the lunar surface of the moon

Chandrayaan 2 was equipped Chandrayaan 2 had an

with a high-resolution camera instrument to measure the
which mapped the lunar presence of water molecules
terrain. on the moon.

3 Understand the moon's evolution

By studying the composition of the moon's crust, Chandrayaan 2 aimed

to understand its geological history and evolution.
Payloads onboard the spacecraft

Lander - Vikram Orbiter Rover - Pragyan

Equipped with instruments to Orbiting the moon from a distance Designed to move on the lunar
study the lunar surface and of about 100 km, it will collect surface and conduct scientific
composition. data using its eight instruments. experiments.
Challenges Faced During the Mission
Precision Landing

The lander had to land within a targeted area,

which required a very high precision in trajectory
planning and control.

1 2 3

Communication Breakdown Short Lunar Day

A communication blackout occurred during the The rover had to operate during the lunar day,
descent of the lander, causing a temporary which lasts for only 14 Earth days, to study the
disruption in the mission. lunar surface.
Landing Attempt and
Communication Blackout
The lander, Vikram, attempted to land near the moon's south pole on September
7, 2019. Unfortunately, communication with the spacecraft was lost during this
critical phase, and the lander could not be revived.
Current Status and Future Plans

1 Orbiter still active 2 Future moon missions

The orbiter is still operational

and collecting data, with a India plans to launch more
planned mission lifetime of moon missions in the future,
one year. including a possible follow-up
to Chandrayaan 2.

3 Collaboration with other nations

India aims to collaborate with other nations in space exploration,

including the International Space Station.
Impact of Chandrayaan 2 on Space
Exploration
National pride
The success of Chandrayaan 2
boosted national pride and
showcased India's
technological capabilities.
Scientific advancement
Chandrayaan 2 contributed to
the scientific understanding of
the moon's surface
composition and its evolution.
Inspiring future
missions
The success of Chandrayaan 2
inspired future missions to
explore and study the moon,
as well as other planets and
celestial bodies.