Chandrayaan 2 Launched! Virender Sehwag, Suresh Raina and Other Sportspersons Join India in Congratulating ISRO On Landmark Event

New Delhi, July 22: Sportspersons of India hailed Chandrayaan 2, after the mission was launched successfully on Monday and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) added yet another feather to its already stuffed cap. With the launch of Chandrayaan 2, India has become the fourth country after the US, Russia and China, to have got a soft landing on moon. Chandrayaan-2 Rover-Lander Tested on 'Moon Surface' Created with Salem Soil.

“Chandrayaan 2 is an Indian lunar mission that will boldly go where no country has ever gone before — the Moon's south-polar region. Through this effort, the aim is to improve our understanding of the Moon — discoveries that will benefit India and humanity as a whole. These insights and experiences aim at a paradigm shift in how lunar expeditions are approached for years to come — propelling further voyages into the farthest frontiers,” ISRO had said in their comment. Chandrayaan 2 Launch by ISRO Live News Updates.

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See Sachin's Tweet Below

I congratulate Team @isro on achieving yet another milestone with the launch of #Chandrayaan2!

Hope this paves the way for many more ambitious and successful missions in the future. Jai Hind 🇮🇳! pic.twitter.com/io919I1YrS

&Indian Cricketer Suresh Raina Tweeted on the Historical Moment

This is HISTORIC! Propelling a billion dreams into the sky. What a proud moment for 🇮🇳 #Chandrayaan2

— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) July 22, 2019

Former Indian Opener Virender Sehwag Also Tweeted And Congratulated the Team

Many congratulations to Team #Chandrayaan2 @isro for the successful and seamless launch ! pic.twitter.com/LINKS5ZHUk

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 22, 2019

Cricket Commentator Harsha Bhogle Shared the Feeling of "Pride" Along With All Indians

Very proud of @isro and #Chandrayaan2. Hope all goes well. Real-life stories to make you proud.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) July 22, 2019

Indian Cricket Team Captain Virat Kohli Greeted ISRO on Momentous Occasion

Another historic and proud moment for the nation as the #Chandrayaan 2 is launched 🙏🏻 Jai Hind 🇮🇳#ISRO #IndiaMoonMission

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) July 22, 2019

Chandrayaan 2: Where Is The Spacecraft Now & When It Will Reach The Moon; Know ISRO Mission's Path

The Chandrayaan 2 Mission is the first space mission to conduct a soft landing on the Moon's south polar region. It is also the first Indian expedition to attempt a soft landing on the lunar surface with home-grown technology.

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