Chandrayaan-2 is India's second lunar exploration mission, launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in 2019. The mission includes an orbiter, a lander, and a rover, with the aim of studying the lunar surface, mineralogy, and the presence of water molecules. Chandrayaan-2's lander, named Vikram, attempted to make a soft landing near the lunar south pole. However, contact with the lander was lost during the final stages of the descent. Despite this setback, the mission's orbiter continued to function and has since been conducting scientific observations of the moon's surface. Chandrayaan-2 is a significant milestone for India's space program, as it represents a step forward in the country's goal of establishing itself as a key player in the global space industry. The mission's scientific data has contributed to our understanding of the moon and has helped to inform future lunar exploration missions.
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