The final and fifth Lunar bound orbit maneuver for Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft was performed successfully today (September 01, 2019) beginning at 1821 hrs IST as planned, using the onboard propulsion system. The duration of the maneuver was 52 seconds. The orbit achieved is 119 km x 127 km.
All spacecraft parameters are normal.
The next operation is the separation of Vikram Lander from Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter, which is scheduled on September 02, 2019, between 1245 – 1345 hrs (IST). Following this, there will be two deorbit maneuvers of Vikram Lander to prepare for its landing in the south polar region of the moon.
Tentative plan for future operations after today’s maneuver are as follows,
| Date | Time (IST) | Orbit around moon | |
| Vikram Separation | September 02, 2019 | 12:45 – 13:45 | |
| Deorbit #1 | September 03, 2019 | 09:00 – 10:00 | 109 km x 120 km |
| Deorbit #2 | September 04, 2019 | 03:00 – 04:00 | 36 km x 110 km |
| Powered Descent | September 07, 2019 | ||
| Vikram Touch Down | September 07, 2019 | 01:30 – 02:30 |
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