Experts say Chandrayaan-2 delay was pre-emptive, mission not a failure

They say that such delays are common globally; no clarity yet on new launch date

The launch of India’s second moon mission, Chandrayaan-2, was called off on Monday, after Indian Space Research Orgamisation (Isro) identified a technical snag in the country's heaviest rocket, GSLV Mk-III, nicknamed Baahubali. While the last-minute call-off by Isro spurred discussions on the GSLV's capability, considering that this will be the launch vehicle for India's Human Space Programme, it is important to note that Chandrayaan-2 is not a failed launch. The launch was delayed in order to avoid failure, and that such things are common globally, say experts.

While excitement was skyrocketing among the 7,000 people (excluding Isro officials), including the