What was the total time taken by Chandrayaan-2 Lander to reach near moon surface (2.1 km away)?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 48 days.
The Chandrayaan-2 mission launched on July 22, 2019. The Vikram lander was supposed to make a soft landing on the lunar surface on September 7, 2019.Therefore, the total time taken by the Chandrayaan-2 Lander to reach near the moon's surface (2.1 km away) from its launch date was approximately 48 days. This period included Earth-bound maneuvers, the translunar coast, lunar orbit insertion, and subsequent orbital adjustments and descent preparations.