India Say Its Mission To Moon Depend Upon Russians

'India's next moon mission depends on Russia'

 

Sriharikota: India's second moon mission will depend on Russia's decision after a failed inter-planetary mission with China, ISRO chairman said Sunday, a day when the Indian space agency launched its 100th mission.

"Russia is reviewing its inter-planetary missions after a failed joint mission with China. For Chandrayaan-2, Russia has to provide the lander.
"India will build the lunar orbiter and rover. Russia has said they would come to us with a decision after their review," K Radhakrishnan told reporters.

The Chandrayaan 2 is planned for 2014 with India's heavier rocket -- Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV).

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