Chandrayan 2 (general)

It is 2nd loonar exploration after Chandrayaan-1 by ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation). The mission is planned to be launched by Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III. It is made of three major parts lander, rover and orbitor.

This rocket will attempt a soft landing of a lander and rover between two craters, Manzinus C and Simpelius N at south pole of moon. The wheeled rover will move on the luner surface and perform on-site chemical analysis. Successful landing will make India 4th country to achieve soft landing on lunar surface. The launch is planned to occur on 14 july at 11pm. If successful,  Chandrayan 2 is 1st ever mission to occur at south pole of moon. This launch will take place from
Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriahrikota island. This mission costs a total of 968 crore.

Orbiter 

The orbiter carries 5 scientific instruments and will orbit the moon at about an altitude of 100km. The orbiter high resolution camera will conduct high resolution observations of the landing site prior to separation of lander from orbiter. 

Lander

The lander is named Vikram. It will attempt an check of on-board systems before attempting a soft luner landing. 

Rover

The Rover is named Pragyan. It will work on solar power. The rover will move on 6 wheels and perform on-site chemical analysis and sending data to lander which will relay it to earth station. 

Latest update:

Launch is canceled on july 14. The rocket need some changes thus postpond.