A Comprehensive Analysis of the Chandrayaan 2: Why Did Chandrayaan 2 Fail?
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As an Indian, I was excited to witness the launch of Chandrayaan 2, India's second lunar exploration mission, on July 22, 2019. It was an ambitious mission, aimed at making India the fourth country in the world to land on the moon. However, the excitement soon turned into disappointment as the mission failed to land the Vikram lander on the lunar surface. In this article, I will provide a comprehensive analysis of the Chandrayaan 2 mission failure, examining the mission objectives, launch, early stages, the Vikram lander and Pragyan rover, the descent and landing phase, possible causes of the failure, reactions and responses, lessons learned, and future plans.
Table of ContentsIntroduction to the Chandrayaan 2 MissionOverview of the Mission ObjectivesThe Lau...