The launch of Chandrayaan-2 was a major milestone for India's space program. It was the first time that India had attempted to land a spacecraft on the Moon. The mission was also a success, with the orbiter successfully entering lunar orbit and the lander making a soft landing on the Moon's surface. However, the rover was unable to be deployed due to a technical glitch.
The chances of success for Chandrayaan-2 were high. ISRO is a well-respected space agency with a long history of successful missions. The spacecraft was also well-designed and tested. However, there was always the possibility of a technical glitch, which is what ultimately prevented the rover from being deployed.
Overall, Chandrayaan-2 was a successful mission. It achieved most of its scientific objectives, and it paved the way for future Indian lunar missions. The mission also showed the world that India is a major player in the global space race.
Here is a timeline of the Chandrayaan-2 mission:
* 2003: The Indian government announces the Chandrayaan-2 project.
* 2008: The first phase of the project, Chandrayaan-1, is launched.
* 2013: The second phase of the project, Chandrayaan-2, is approved.
* 2019: Chandrayaan-2 is launched on 22 July.
* 2019: The orbiter enters lunar orbit on 23 August.
* 2019: The lander, Vikram, makes a soft landing on the Moon's surface on 6 September.
* 2019: The rover, Pragyan, is unable to be deployed due to a technical glitch.
The Chandrayaan-2 mission is still ongoing. The orbiter is continuing to orbit the Moon and collect data. The mission is expected to last for at least seven years.
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