New Delhi: ISRO chief K Sivan has said that the space research organisation’s most complex mission, Chandrayaan 2 is scheduled to be launched in January 2019. At a press conference, Sivan said that the project was reviewed by eminent experts who suggested some changes in entering the orbit and in landing the rover.
The Chief further stated that Chandrayaan 2 is the most complex mission ISRO has ever taken and to ensure its success in the first attempt, the experts have suggested some changes. These changes have led to increase in the weight of the mission which would now be launched with the help of GLSV Mark III launcher.
It was also informed that ISRO also aims to launch 19 missions up to March 2019. These missions include the launch of four satellites to accomplish the ‘Digital India’ programme, by providing higher bandwidth for connectivity.
The window period to the launch of Chandrayaan 2 will start on January 3, 2019 and end on February 16, 2019.
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