'We will succeed, no one can stop us', says PM Modi after India falls 2.1 km short of moon
PM Narendra Modi's address comes after ISRO lost communication with 'Vikram' lander of Chandrayaan 2 moments before it was preparing to make a soft-landing on the south pole region of the Moon.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the scientists of ISRO calling them "exceptional professionals" whom the nation and the world at large stands by. He said every person was aware of the amount of disappointment they were feeling following the Vikram lander setback.
He once again reiterated the pride the nation felt at Indian Space Research Organisation's ambitious attempt to make the Chandrayaan-2 mission a success.
PM Narendra Modi hugged and consoled ISRO Chief K Sivan
ISRO chairman K Sivan shares an emotional moment with PM Modi after the PM's moving speech to scientists.
We will not stop until we reach the target: PM Modi
Learning from today will make us stronger and better: PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi: Today I can proudly say that the effort was worth it & so was the journey. Our team worked hard, traveled far & these very teachings will remain with us. The learning from today will make us stronger and better.
Science has no failure it has only exercise: PM Modi
We are with you @isro. Proud of you to have dared to land at south pole of the moon where no one else has ever attempted. Your capabilities and achievements have always made our country stand tall. This is just a success postponed. #Chandrayaan2
There will be a brighter new dawn and a better tomorrow, says PM Modi
The learning today will make us strong and greater: PM Modi
The effort was worth it and so was the journey: PM Modi
We will bounce back again: PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi: We will rise to the occasion and reach even newer heights of success. To our scientists I want to say- India is with you. You are exceptional professionals who have made an incredible contribution to national progress. #Chandrayaan2pic.twitter.com/U9TlYOJceQ
You will give us several more opportunities to smile: PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi: For last few hours the entire nation was worried. Everyone stands in solidarity with our scientists. We are proud of our space program. Today our resolve to touch the moon has grown even stronger
India is with you: PM Modi to scientists
PM Narendra Modi addressing ISRO scientists: Friends I could feel what you were going through few hours back, your eyes were conveying a lot. You live for India's honour, I salute you. #Chandrayaan2pic.twitter.com/cF63Mv8fqY
PM Narendra Modi arrives at ISRO Control Centre to address the nation regarding 'Vikram' lander of Chandrayaan 2.
Did Vikram lose control and crash land on the moon?
Announcing the snapping of communication links, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman K. Sivan said that the performance of the lander was as per the plan till it was 2.1 km from the moon surface. (READ MORE)
Billion dreams eclipsed as Chandrayaan-2 lander loses signal during final descent
India’s Chandrayaan-2 lander lost signal with the mission control when it was 2.1 km away from touchdown. The gloom at the mission centre in Bengaluru spoke volumes indicating failure. “The lander’s controls were normal till 2.1 km from lunar surface. We are analysing the data,” said ISRO chief K Sivan. (READ MORE)
3.45 AM: Deviprasad Karnik, scientist ISRO, on being asked if Vikram Lander has crashed: Data is being analysed. We don't have any result yet. It takes time. We are not sure.
3.10 AM: Ups and downs are part of life, says PM Modi while consoling ISRO scientists
2:45 AM: Communication lost with Vikram at 2.1 km from the lunar surface
2:32 AM: ISRO Chief K Sivan briefing PM Modi on the status of landing of Vikram
2:19 AM: PM Modi to ISRO scientists: Hope for the best, our country is proud of you
2:11 AM: ISRO says communication with Lander lost, data being analysed
