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[br][br]On July 15, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) will launch Chandrayaan-2, its second ever mission to the Moon.[br][br]The project will deliver a lander, rover, and orbiter to our satellite, marking a major milestone in the history of the Indian space program.[br][br]And now, you can be a part of this history by watching all the launch action live in Sriharikota.[br][br]Here's how.[br][br][br]ISRO to open Chandrayaan-2 launch for public viewers[br]Just recently, ISRO issued a statement confirming that the launch of Chandrayaan-2 aboard Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle-MkIII (GSLV Mk-III) will be opened for public viewers.[br][br]This means that you can have the chance to visit Satish Dhawan Space Center at Sriharikota and watch the rocket lift-off live from the space agency's viewing gallery.[br][br]Most likely, the launch will also be live streamed online.[br][br][br]How to get the front seat for the launch[br][br]ISRO says anyone willing to watch the launch in person will be able to do so by registering for the event.[br][br]The window for registration will open on July 4, at 12:00 am, the space agency said in a recent tweet.[br][br]However, it didn't provide any registration details, including things like fees or the link where potential viewers would have to go to register.[br][br]ISRO's Launch Viewing Gallery can accommodate 5,000 viewers[br][br]ISRO created the Launch Viewing Gallery as part of an effort to spread awareness about space programs and launches.[br][br]The facility offers a clear view of the space station's two launch pads and is big enough to accommodate as many as 5,000 people.[br][br]Notably, the agency will also use large screens in the viewing gallery to help viewers understand the mission and pre-launch activities.[br][br]Chandrayaan-2 mission will take nearly two months to reach Moon[br][br]Chandrayaan-2 will lift-off at 2:51 am on July 15 and reach the Moon on September 6 - after nearly two months of flight.[br][br]After reaching, the craft's Orbiter will stay in the lunar orbit, some 100km from the surface, while the Lander will soft-land near the south pole of the Moon, a territory that has never been visited by any spacecraft.[br][br]Then, the rover will roll out[br][br]Once the Lander settles on the surface, the six-wheeled rover will roll out and explore the lunar South Pole, the place where ice is concentrated.[br][br]It will stroll in the region for about 300-400 meters and then conduct several experiments, including on-site chemical analysis of the surface, using onboard equipment.[br][br]In all, it will spend 14 Earth days on the Moon surface.[br][br][br][br]#Infinix_India....[br][br][br][br] |
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