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The Indian Space Agency announced about the lauanching of its first moon satellite Chandrayaan-1 on October 22, 2008. Similar machines were launched by Japan and China in 2007. Approximate launch hour - 3:30 (CET).
The 590-kg device will be revolving around the Moon at 100-km distance height. The project will last for about 2 years.
The mission's goal is to draft a 3D map of the Moon surface. Moreover, the device will be searching on the Moon such elements as radon, uranium and thorium.
Chandrayaan-1 proves that India plays a much more important role in the world. By researching the space, India gradually builds its future. In case something sensational is discovered, India will become rich in no time.

India has so many problems inside the country. The social, economic, cultural fields require investments. I guess hi-tech is the last thing that remains to expect investments in India.

The launch had succeed with no problems. This event is important for India since it joined the lunar explorers group countries - USA, China, Japan, Russia.