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Chandrayaan 2 Launch

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 27, 2019 is “Chandrayaan 2 Launch,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Neeraj Ladia). The original explanation runs about 124 words.

Chandrayaan 2 Launch
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Neeraj Ladia Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“On July 22nd this GSLV (Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle) MkIII rocket vanished from sight into a cloud bank an instant after this dramatic snapshot was taken. Launched from India’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre it carried the Chandrayaan 2 mission spacecraft into Earth orbit.”

— APOD editors, July 27, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 27, 2019
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Neeraj Ladia
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 124 words

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