After the Chandrayaan-2 mission unfortunately failed to land Vikram Lander on the Moon, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is launching its third mission Chandrayaan-3, that will cost it more than ₹600 crores.
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Speaking on the matter, ISRO chief K Sivan noted:
We are looking at a launch this year, but it may spillover to early next year. Chandrayaan-3 will have a lander, rover and a propulsion module given that the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter is fully functional. The government has approved the project and we have formed the project team.
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He further added that while the lander, rover and propulsion module will cost the organisation ₹250 crore, the launch service will require ₹365 crore more.
Last year, Vikram Lander of Chandrayaan-2 mission failed to land on the Moon, as connection with it was lost when it was just 2.1 kilometers away from the Earth’s satellite.
Rough breaking of #VikramLander ends and Fine braking phase starts. #Chandrayaan2 pic.twitter.com/FQnI470yFs
— ANI (@ANI) September 6, 2019