India Successfully launches Chandrayaan-2 Mission to the Moon

ISRO's much-awaited Chandrayaan 2 was successfully launched from a launchpad in Sriharikota at 2:43 pm today.

Earlier, Chandrayaan 2 was set to be launched on July 15, however, the mission was aborted just 56 minutes before liftoff due to a technical snag. According to the sources from ISRO, there was a drop in pressure in the fuel tank and as a measure of abundant precaution, the Chandrayaan 2 launch was called off. The snag was later rectified and the liquid core stage of the GSLV was fully fueled for the planned launch this afternoon.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi posts series of tweets over the successful launch of Chandrayaan 2, says "The launch of Chandrayaan 2 illustrates the prowess of our scientists and the determination of 130 crore Indians to scale new frontiers of science."

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Our work is yet not complete, we will work hard and ensure that the Indian flag flies high in the technology sector, say ISRO officials.

ISRO officials congratulate and credit the successful launch of Chandrayaan 2 to their team of scientists and other staff involved.