Chennai: India will go on its own in its second moon mission without Russian tie-up, the parliament was told yesterday.
In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and Prime Minister’s Office V Narayanasamy said: “Chandrayaan-2 would be a lone mission by India without Russian tie-up.” ISRO has shown its capability for Moon Orbiter (through Chandrayaan-1). Development of Rover Module and a few scientific instruments to be flown on the Orbiter and Rover has made good progress. Some level of experimental studies for the Moon Lander has also been undertaken at ISRO. IANS
