India Targets April For Second Moon Probe Launch

Credit: Chandrayaan-1: NASA
BENGALURU—India now is aiming to launch its second mission to the Moon, Chandrayaan-2, in April, after previously targeting a March liftoff. Unlike its predecessor orbiter, Chandraayan-2 also will carry a lander and rover. Once Chandrayaan-2 enters lunar orbit, the lander will be deployed for a soft...

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