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.
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
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
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
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
The best is yet to come: PM Modi
People have got greater quality of life thanks to our scientists, says PM Modi
We are proud of our space programme and our scientist because of their hardwork: PM Modi
For the last few hours entire nation was awake beacause of our scientists: PM Modi
This is not a set back, out resolve has strengthened: PM Modi
ISRO lives and works for India and I lived every moment with you, says PM Modi
I know you people did not sleep for many nights, but stil I wanted to speak to you peple: PM Modi to ISO scientists
You are the people who strive for the nation: PM Modi to ISRO scientists
PM Narendra Modi arrives at ISRO Control Centre to address the nation regarding 'Vikram' lander of Chandrayaan 2.
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)
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