(a) whether the Government has proposed any timeline regarding the launch of Chandrayaan-II;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
(d) the detailed information about the progress and recent developments in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PG & PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
(DR. JITENDRA SINGH):
(a)&(b) Chandrayaan-2, India’s second mission to the Moon, is a totally indigenous mission comprising of Orbiter, Lander and Rover. It is proposed to be launched during the first quarter of 2018.
(c) Does not arise.
(d) The spacecraft and subsystems are under development. Orbiter and Rover flight systems are in advanced stage of realization. Payloads are under development at various ISRO centres / laboratories. Special tests for new systems in Lander have been identified and a Lander Sensors Performance Test (phase-1) over artificial craters created in Chitradurga district has been conducted. Lunar Terrain Test facility is ready for Lander drop test (leg mechanism test) and Rover mobility tests.
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