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Chandrayaan-2: Going where no country has ever gone before

As India's heavy-lift rocket nicknamed 'Bahubali' and its passenger Chandrayaan-2 gear up for ISRO's historic expedition which will be the first to make a soft landing on the Moon's south polar region, here are some photos of the mission's components.
As India's heavy-lift rocket nicknamed 'Bahubali' and its passenger Chandrayaan-2 gear up for their historic flight to the Moon on July 15, check out the photos of ISRO's Chandrayaan-2 and components. (Photo | ISRO)
As India's heavy-lift rocket nicknamed 'Bahubali' and its passenger Chandrayaan-2 gear up for their historic flight to the Moon on July 15, check out the photos of ISRO's Chandrayaan-2 and components. (Photo | ISRO)
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Vikram lander mounted on top of the orbiter of Chandrayaan-2 on top of the orbiter. (Photo | ISRO)
Vikram lander mounted on top of the orbiter of Chandrayaan-2 on top of the orbiter. (Photo | ISRO)
Hoisting of Vikram lander during Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft integration at launch centre. (Photo | ISRO)
Hoisting of Vikram lander during Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft integration at launch centre. (Photo | ISRO)
Pragyan Rover mounted on the ramp projecting from out of the sides of Vikram lander. (Photo | ISRO)
Pragyan Rover mounted on the ramp projecting from out of the sides of Vikram lander. (Photo | ISRO)
Integration of C25 cryogenic stage toL110 stage in progress. (Photo | ISRO)
Integration of C25 cryogenic stage toL110 stage in progress. (Photo | ISRO)
C25 Cryogenic stage at vehicle assembly building for vehicle integration. (Photo | ISRO)
C25 Cryogenic stage at vehicle assembly building for vehicle integration. (Photo | ISRO)
Transportation of partially integrated GSLV MkIII M1 vehicle on Mobile launch pedestal. (Photo | ISRO)
Transportation of partially integrated GSLV MkIII M1 vehicle on Mobile launch pedestal. (Photo | ISRO)
L110 stage integrated with S200. (Photo | ISRO)
L110 stage integrated with S200. (Photo | ISRO)
Hoisting of L110 stage for integration with S200. (Photo | ISRO)
Hoisting of L110 stage for integration with S200. (Photo | ISRO)
Transportation of liquid L110 stage for integration. (Photo | ISRO)
Transportation of liquid L110 stage for integration. (Photo | ISRO)
Hoisting of a slanted nose cone of S200 after the placement of S200 solid booster on mobile launch pedestal. (Photo | ISRO)
Hoisting of a slanted nose cone of S200 after the placement of S200 solid booster on mobile launch pedestal. (Photo | ISRO)
Placement of one of the S200 solid boosters of GSLV MkIII M1 vehicle on mobile launch pedestal. (Photo | ISRO)
Placement of one of the S200 solid boosters of GSLV MkIII M1 vehicle on mobile launch pedestal. (Photo | ISRO)
One of the segments of an S200 booster being carried during vehicle integration. (Photo | ISRO)
One of the segments of an S200 booster being carried during vehicle integration. (Photo | ISRO)
Hoisting of the equipment bay of GSLV MkIII M1 Vehicle during integration. (Photo | ISRO)
Hoisting of the equipment bay of GSLV MkIII M1 Vehicle during integration. (Photo | ISRO)
The mission is scheduled to be launched from there at 2.51 am on July 15. (Photo | ISRO)
The mission is scheduled to be launched from there at 2.51 am on July 15. (Photo | ISRO)
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