Chandrayaan-2 : Updates

Chandrayaan-2 update: Vikram Lander successfully separates from Orbiter

Sep 02, 2019

The Vikram Lander successfully separated from Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter at 1315 Hrs IST today (September02, 2019). The Vikram Lander is currently located in an orbit of 119 km x 127 km. The Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter continues to orbit the Moon in its existing orbit.

The health of the Orbiter and Lander is being monitored from the Mission Operations Complex (MOX) at ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) in Bengaluru with support from Indian Deep Space Network (IDSN) antennas at Bylalu, near Bengaluru. All the systems of Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter and Lander are healthy.

The next maneuver is scheduled tomorrow (September 03, 2019) between 0845-0945 hrs IST

Chandrayaan-2 update: Vikram Lander successfully separates from Orbiter - ISRO
 
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Both the orbiter and lander of CY-2 is now being tracked by NASA's Madrid DSN station :



This is the NASA DSN website :

Deep Space Network Now

CH2O is the orbiter, CH2L is lander.

Edit : Madrid is handing over control to Goldstone. If you look right now at the NASA website you can see the handover taking place.
 
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Live media coverage of the landing of Chandrayaan-2 on lunar surface

Sep 02, 2019

The soft landing of Chandrayaan-2 Vikram lander on lunar surface is scheduled between 1:30 am to 2:30 am on Saturday, September 07, 2019. This will be followed by the Rover roll out between 5:30 am to 6:30 am. A Press Meet with Chairman, ISRO is also being planned between 8:00 am to 9:00 am.

Based on the interest shown by media across the country, ISRO invites accredited media persons to cover this important event live from Satellite Control Centre (SCC) building, ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC), I cross, I phase, Peenya Industrial Estate, Bangalore – 560 058 (Google Map link Google Maps).

In this regard attention is invited on following key points :
  1. The media persons have to confirm their participation for live coverage to the respective Press Information Bureaus (PIBs) of their region by 2:00 pm of Wednesday, September 04, 2019.
  2. Registration of the media persons will be at SCC, ISTRAC in the afternoon of September 06, 2019 from 2:00 pm onwards.
Following documents are to be brought for registration :
  1. Government issued Photo ID Card (Original and Photocopy)
  2. Accreditation card/ Media Card (Original and Photocopy)
Following form/pass will be issued to the media after the registration :
  1. Media Pass for entry into SCC campus
  2. Equipment List
  3. Media persons have to make their own arrangement to reach SCC, ISTRAC, I cross, I phase, Peenya Industrial Estate, Bangalore – 560 058 for registration and also for covering the event live.
  4. And, for covering the landing event live at Satellite Control Centre (SCC), campus of ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC), I cross, I phase, Peenya Industrial Estate, Bangalore – 560 058, media persons have to necessarily bring the media pass and the duly filled up equipment list, both issued by us on the afternoon of September 06, 2019 during registration as well as their original photo ID cards/Media Id cards or Accreditation cards.
  5. Please note that the schedule of the Press Meet is tentative.
 
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Chandrayaan-2 update: First de-orbiting maneuver

Sep 03, 2019

The first de-orbiting maneuver for Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft was performed successfully today (September 03, 2019) beginning at 0850 hrs IST as planned, using the onboard propulsion system. The duration of the maneuver was 4 seconds.

The orbit of Vikram Lander is 104 km x 128 km. Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter continues to orbit the Moon in the existing orbit and both the Orbiter and Lander are healthy.

The next de-orbiting maneuver is scheduled on September 04, 2019 between 0330 - 0430 hrs IST.


Chandrayaan-2 update: First de-orbiting maneuver - ISRO
 
Chandrayaan-2 update: Second de-orbiting maneuver

Sep 04, 2019

The second de-orbiting maneuver for Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft was performed successfully today (September 04, 2019) beginning at 0342 hrs IST as planned, using the onboard propulsion system. The duration of the maneuver was 9 seconds.

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.

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 hrs IST on September 07, 2019, which is then followed by touch down of Lander between 0130 - 0230 hrs IST

Chandrayaan-2 update: Second de-orbiting maneuver - ISRO
 
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National Geographic ropes in NASA astronaut Jerry Linenger to showcase Chandrayaan 2 soft landing

By TVP Bureau
September 3, 2019

MUMBAI: National Geographic is now all set to take its viewers on a once in a lifetime expedition to witness a historic event in India’s space endeavours – the Chandrayaan 2 soft landing on 6th September at 11.30 pm.

The channel is bringing in NASA astronaut Jerry Linenger in an exclusive live show where he will share his experiences in space. The show will broadcast live on National Geographic and Hotstar on 6 September 2019 at 11.30 pm. The show will continually be available to viewers on Hotstar, anytime anywhere.

An astronaut narrator and space analyst, he is known for surviving a fire during one of the most dramatic missions in space history, Linenger spent nearly five months aboard the Russian Space Station Mir.

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He was also a witness for the Nat Geo ten-part series, ‘One Strange Rock’, which focused on the “against all odds” creation of planet Earth and of the emergence and sustainability of life on the planet. Through Jerry’s experience, we will understand the Chandrayaan 2 mission better and its importance for humanity as a whole.

National Geographic added that it is taking a leap further to celebrate India’s scientific ingenuity and how it is carving a mark for itself globally. The milestone event will also include spectacular visuals, trivia and expert interviews that will demystify the mission in an immersive and entertaining way.

Linenger said, “India’s contribution towards space exploration over the years has been instrumental in unravelling discoveries beyond earth. Chandrayaan 2 is a breakthrough mission that will enable us to understand the presence of water on the moon. This is not to benefit India but mankind across the globe. I am excited to be witnessing this historic moment in India and will urge all citizens of the earth to witness India making history.”

A National Geographic spokesperson said, “We have been meticulously planning to bring this historic event to our viewers in an immersive and entertain fashion. Our special live programming on Chandrayaan 2 brings together the very best of National Geographic storytelling and we are thrilled to have Nasa veteran Jerry M. Linenger onboard on this quest to understand the mission better.”

National Geographic ropes in NASA astronaut Jerry Linenger to showcase Chandrayaan 2 soft landing - TelevisionPost: Latest News, India’s Television, Cable, DTH, TRAI
 
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I’m not really concerned. Whether they do it or not they have already won. They worked and put their everything into it. That’s all that we expect of them.
 
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