LVM-3 | Chandrayaan-2

LVM-3 | Chandrayaan-2 lifted off aboard a LVM-3 (GSLV Mk III) from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India, carrying its payload to LO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Indian Space Research Organization
Mission type
Lunar Exploration
Rocket
LVM-3 (GSLV Mk III)
Launch site
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Launch pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
Payload
—
Target orbit
LO
LVM-3 | Chandrayaan-2 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2019-07-22T09:13:12.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — LVM-3 (GSLV Mk III) is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — LVM-3 (GSLV Mk III) endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First-stage main engine cutoff (MECO) confirmed.
  4. Stage separation
    The spent first stage separates from the upper stage.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Upper stage ignites, continuing the journey toward orbit.
  6. Orbit insertion
    The mission reaches LO, successfully entering orbit.
  7. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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