India launches rocket to land spacecraft on Moon
India launches a rocket seeking to land an unmanned spacecraft on the surface of the Moon, its second attempt to become only the fourth country to do so.
The rocket lifts off from Sriharikota in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh carrying the Chandrayaan-3 ("Mooncraft") spacecraft, as thousands of enthusiasts clap and cheer. (Video Courtesy of AFP)
The rocket lifts off from Sriharikota in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh carrying the Chandrayaan-3 ("Mooncraft") spacecraft, as thousands of enthusiasts clap and cheer. (Video Courtesy of AFP)