Distance From Earth To Moon

Chandrayaan 2 is a very, very complex operation, says ISRO ex-chief Madhavan Nair

Describing the soft-landing, he said it will be like flying saucers hovering on the top and then slowly descending.

Meghalaya student to watch Chandrayaan 2 live with PM Narendra Modi in ISRO control room

He won a space quiz conducted by ISRO and the education department for school children all over the country.

Chandrayaan 2's first image of the moon features iconic lunar landmarks, captured 2,650 km from the surface

Two of the most visible features in the photograph are the Mare Orientale basin and the Apollo craters.

Chandrayaan 2 planned orbit 'compressed' in latest manoeuver, ISRO reveals. What does it mean?

The change is one of many minor deviations from 'planned orbits' along the way, none of which were consequential.

Chandrayaan 2 edges closer to moon's surface after completing second orbital manoeuvre

The spacecraft is expected to make its long-awaited descent & landing on 7 September, starting 1.40 am.

Chandrayaan 2 to attempt historic soft-landing at 1.40 am on 7 Sep after lowering its orbit gradually: ISRO chairman

During descent & landing, Chandrayaan 2 will exercise "throttlable control" over the engine's thrusters — a first for ISRO.

Chandrayaan 2 LIVE Updates: New method of controlling thrusters will be used during soft-landing

The mission is expected to land at 1.55am IST on the morning of 7 September, says the Chairman.

With successful entry into lunar orbit, Chandrayaan 2 completes one of few critical milestones remaining before soft-landing attempt

With a successful lunar capture, the two-week (lunar-bound) phase of the Chandrayaan 2 mission now begins.

Chandrayaan 2 to enter an orbit around the Moon today, two weeks before planned soft landing

Chandrayaan 2's thrusters will fire at precisely the right moment to slow down the composite for lunar capture.

Chandrayaan 2 enters 'lunar transfer' phase, leaves Earth's orbit right on schedule

The manoeuver has placed the spacecraft on a high-orbit that ended in the mission's next stage: lunar transfer.