Q. Name India’s second lunar exploration mission, that is scheduled to launch on April 2018?
Solution:
Chandrayaan-2 is India’s second lunar exploration mission after Chandrayaan-1. Developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the mission is planned to be launched to the Moon by a Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV Mk II). It includes a lunar orbiter, lander and rover, all developed by India. The ISRO is planning to launch Chandrayaan-2 in April 2018.
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