Indians cheer on the rocket blasting of the Moon. EPA
India launched a rocket headed for heading to the Moon on Monday in a bid to become only the fourth nation to achieve the feat. AFP
The 10 billion rupee ($146 million) mission is the country's most ambitious yet. AFP
Spectators watch the rocket launch. AFP
A television grab shows the launch of Chandrayaan2. AFP
Indians celebrate the launch in Mumbai. EPA
If successful, the probe aims to perform a soft landing of a rover on the Moon. It will enable India to carry out studies on the presence of water on the southern lunar pole. AP Photo
Indians cheer on the rocket blasting of the Moon. EPA
India launched a rocket headed for heading to the Moon on Monday in a bid to become only the fourth nation to achieve the feat. AFP
The 10 billion rupee ($146 million) mission is the country's most ambitious yet. AFP
Spectators watch the rocket launch. AFP
A television grab shows the launch of Chandrayaan2. AFP
Indians celebrate the launch in Mumbai. EPA
If successful, the probe aims to perform a soft landing of a rover on the Moon. It will enable India to carry out studies on the presence of water on the southern lunar pole. AP Photo
Indians cheer on the rocket blasting of the Moon. EPA