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India to launch its second Moon mission

Scientists and employees view the Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft Lander module (R) and Orbiter module (L) at the Indian Space Research Organization Satellite Integration and Test Establishment (ISITE) at the ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru, India, June 12, 2019. [Photo/VCG]

India's second Moon mission "Chandrayaan-2" will launch on July 22, according to the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).

On July 15, IRSO tweeted, "A technical snag was observed in launch vehicle system at T-56 minute. As a measure of abundant precaution, Chandrayaan-2 launch has been called off for today."

A follow-up tweet on July 17 said, "Chandrayaan-2 launch, which was called off due to a technical snag on July 15, 2019, is now rescheduled at 2:43 pm (local time) on Monday, July 22, 2019."

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