Indian cricket fraternity including skipper Virat Kohli hailed the historic launch of Chandrayaan-2.
India successfully launched its second lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 on-board its powerful rocket GSLV-MkIII-M1 to explore the uncharted south pole of the celestial body by landing a rover on Monday.
The geosynchronous satellite launch vehicle lifted-off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre into cloudy skies at 2.43 pm and successfully placed the 3,850-kg Chandrayaan-2 into the earth orbit 16 minutes and 14 seconds later.
According to the statement, Chandrayaan-2, a three-module spacecraft comprising orbiter, lander and rover, will be subjected to a series of orbit maneuvers using its onboard propulsion system to take it to the vicinity of Moon over the next weeks with the rover soft landing planned on September 7.
Indian cricket fraternity including skipper Virat Kohli hailed the historic launch of Chandrayaan-2 and congratulated ISRO for kickstarting the second lunar mission.
1. Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan congratulate ISRO
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Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli took to Twitter and wrote, "Another historic and proud moment for the nation as the #Chandrayaan 2 is launched Jai Hind #ISRO #IndiaMoonMission."
Another historic and proud moment for the nation as the #Chandrayaan 2 is launched Jai Hind #ISRO #IndiaMoonMission
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) July 22, 2019
Opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan said it is a historic moment for India and congratulated ISRO team for the successful launch of Chandrayaan2. "Indeed a historic moment for India. Congratulations to all the members of @isro for successfully launching #Chandrayaan2," Dhawan tweeted.
Indeed a historic moment for India. Congratulations to all the members of @isro for successfully launching #Chandrayaan2
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) July 22, 2019
2. Sehwag, Gambhir hail Chandrayaan-2 launch
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Former India destructive batsman Virender Sehwag in a tweet praised the team of Chandrayaan-2, saying, "Many congratulations to Team #Chandrayaan2 @isro for the successful and seamless launch!"
Many congratulations to Team #Chandrayaan2 @isro for the successful and seamless launch ! pic.twitter.com/LINKS5ZHUk
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 22, 2019
Gautam Gambhir, the East Delhi MP and former India cricketer, said that the successful launch of Chandrayaan-2 will motivate the next generation to help India's space exploration programme.
"I always looked up at the moon as a child, wondering what secrets it's hiding. The successful launch of #Chandrayaan2 will shed some light on these secrets, & motivate the next gen to help India's space exploration programme. I congratulate everyone at @ISRO for this success," Gambhir said.
I always looked up at the moon as a child, wondering what secrets it's hiding. The successful launch of #Chandrayaan2 will shed some light on these secrets, & motivate the next gen to help India's space exploration programme. I congratulate everyone at @ISRO for this success. pic.twitter.com/xy6aGt0xi3
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) July 22, 2019
Mohammad Kaif, the former India cricketer, said that it is a proud moment for the nation. "What a beautiful sight. Proud moment for the nation on the launch of #Chandrayaan2 @isro," Kaif said.
What a beautiful sight. Proud moment for the nation on the launch of #Chandrayaan2 @isro pic.twitter.com/8dCRwJSiSm
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) July 22, 2019
3. 'This is HISTORIC'
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Former India cricketer VVS Laxman congratulated ISRO and termed the launch as exemplary. "Exemplary! Many congratulations to @isro on the successful launch of #Chandrayaan2," Laxman tweeted.
Exemplary ! Many congratulations to @isro on the successful launch of #Chandrayaan2 . pic.twitter.com/9b7RzQYOkl
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) July 22, 2019
India batsman Suresh Raina in a tweet called the move is historic. "This is HISTORIC! Propelling a billion dreams into the sky. What a proud moment for #Chandrayaan2," Raina said.
This is HISTORIC! Propelling a billion dreams into the sky. What a proud moment for #Chandrayaan2
— Suresh Raina(@ImRaina) July 22, 2019
Former Indian Premier League (IPL) Chairman Rajiv Shukla said the most powerful rocket is carrying India's dream to the moon. "Billions of eyes will gaze at the sky and hearts beat in prayers, as #Chandrayan2 takes off from Sriharikota in few minutes. The most powerful rocket will carry the Indian dream to Moon for the second time. Best of Luck @isro. Wish you great success for this mission," Shukla said.
Billions of eyes will gaze at the sky and hearts beat in prayers, as #Chandrayan2 takes off from Sriharikota in few minutes. The most powerful rocket will carry the Indian dream to Moon for the second time. Best of Luck @isro. Wish you great success for this mission.
— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) July 22, 2019
