<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-address-isro-scientists-on-indias-chandrayaan-2-mission-248162">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> on Saturday hugged an emotional, teary-eyed ISRO chief K Sivan as he made his way out of the ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru.&nbsp;

The prime minister addressed the many scientists and the large ISRO team behind <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/vikram-hasnt-crashed-communication-channel-between-orbiter-and-lander-is-still-on-former-isro-director-248156">India's ambitious lunar mission, Chandrayaan 2</a>.&nbsp;

PM Modi extended his solidarity to the ISRO team and said that the country managed to come as close to the Moon's far side as possible.&nbsp;

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He lauded the scientists for their exemplary work and courage and asked them to not to lose hope.

Earlier, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said in a tweet, "normal performance was observed up to an altitude of 2.1 km. Subsequently, communication from Lander to the ground stations was lost. Data is being analyzed."

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The Vikram Lander successfully separated from Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter on September 2.

President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday greeted Indian Space Research Agency (ISRO) scientists for their "exemplary commitment and courage" during the Chandrayaan-2 mission.

"With #Chandrayaan2 Mission, the entire team of ISRO has shown exemplary commitment and courage. The country is proud of @ISRO. We all hope for the best #PresidentKovind," President said in a tweet.

Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that ISRO's achievement with the spacecraft so far has made every Indian proud.

"ISRO's achievement with getting Chandrayaan-2 so far has made every Indian proud. India stands with our committed and hard-working scientists at @isro. My best wishes for future endeavours," he tweeted.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hugged an emotional, teary-eyed ISRO chief K Sivan as he made his way out of the ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru. The prime minister addressed the many scientists and the large ISRO team behind India's ambitious lunar mission, Chandrayaan 2.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hugged an emotional, teary-eyed ISRO chief K Sivan as he made his way out of the ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru. The prime minister addressed the many scientists and the large ISRO team behind India's ambitious lunar mission, Chandrayaan 2. PM Modi extended his solidarity to the ISRO team and said that the country managed to come as close to the Moon's far side as possible. #WATCH PM Narendra Modi hugged and consoled ISRO Chief K Sivan after he(Sivan) broke down. #Chandrayaan2 pic.twitter.com/R1d0C4LjAh — ANI (@ANI) September 7, 2019 × He lauded the scientists for their exemplary work and courage and asked them to not to lose hope. Earlier, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said in a tweet, "normal performance was observed up to an altitude of 2.1 km. Subsequently, communication from Lander to the ground stations was lost. Data is being analyzed." #WATCH PM Narendra Modi hugged and consoled ISRO Chief K Sivan after he(Sivan) broke down. #Chandrayaan2 pic.twitter.com/bytNChtqNK — ANI (@ANI) September 7, 2019 × The Vikram Lander successfully separated from Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter on September 2. President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday greeted Indian Space Research Agency (ISRO) scientists for their "exemplary commitment and courage" during the Chandrayaan-2 mission. "With #Chandrayaan2 Mission, the entire team of ISRO has shown exemplary commitment and courage. The country is proud of @ISRO. We all hope for the best #PresidentKovind," President said in a tweet. Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that ISRO's achievement with the spacecraft so far has made every Indian proud. "ISRO's achievement with getting Chandrayaan-2 so far has made every Indian proud. India stands with our committed and hard-working scientists at @isro. My best wishes for future endeavours," he tweeted.

Watch: In an emotional moment, PM Modi hugs, consoles teary-eyed ISRO chief 

Prime Minister of Bhutan Lotay Tshering on Saturday tweeted out in support of India, lauding ISRO's courageous attempt to explore the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-address-isro-scientists-on-indias-chandrayaan-2-mission-248162">far side of the Moon</a>.&nbsp;

"We are proud of India and its scientists today," his tweet read.&nbsp;

"Chandrayaan-2 saw some challenges last minute but the courage and hard work you have shown are historical. Knowing Prime Minister @narendramodi, I have no doubt he and his ISRO team will make it happen one day," Tshering tweeted.&nbsp;

PM Modi addressed ISRO scientists on Saturday morning on India's Chandrayaan-2 mission.

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"There will be a new dawn and a brighter tomorrow very soon. There is no failure in science, only experiment and efforts," PM Modi said after the Vikram Lander lost contact with the ISRO ground station even as it descended as planned.&nbsp;

"I could feel what you were going through a few hours back, your eyes were conveying a lot. You live for India's honour, I salute you," he told the scientists.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hugged an emotional, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/in-an-emotional-moment-pm-modi-hugs-consoles-teary-eyed-isro-chief-248168">teary-eyed ISRO chief K Sivan</a> as he made his way out of the ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru.&nbsp;

Earlier, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said in a tweet, "normal performance was observed up to an altitude of 2.1 km. Subsequently, communication from Lander to the ground stations was lost. Data is being analyzed."

Prime Minister of Bhutan Lotay Tshering on Saturday tweeted out in support of India, lauding ISRO's courageous attempt to explore the far side of the Moon. "We are proud of India and its scientists today," his tweet read.

Prime Minister of Bhutan Lotay Tshering on Saturday tweeted out in support of India, lauding ISRO's courageous attempt to explore the far side of the Moon. "We are proud of India and its scientists today," his tweet read. "Chandrayaan-2 saw some challenges last minute but the courage and hard work you have shown are historical. Knowing Prime Minister @narendramodi, I have no doubt he and his ISRO team will make it happen one day," Tshering tweeted. PM Modi addressed ISRO scientists on Saturday morning on India's Chandrayaan-2 mission. We are proud of India and its scientists today. Chandrayaan-2 saw some challenges last minute but the courage and hard work you have shown are historical. Knowing Prime Minister @narendramodi, I have no doubt he and his ISRO team will make it happen one day. — PM Bhutan (@PMBhutan) September 7, 2019 × "There will be a new dawn and a brighter tomorrow very soon. There is no failure in science, only experiment and efforts," PM Modi said after the Vikram Lander lost contact with the ISRO ground station even as it descended as planned. "I could feel what you were going through a few hours back, your eyes were conveying a lot. You live for India's honour, I salute you," he told the scientists. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hugged an emotional, teary-eyed ISRO chief K Sivan as he made his way out of the ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru. Earlier, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said in a tweet, "normal performance was observed up to an altitude of 2.1 km. Subsequently, communication from Lander to the ground stations was lost. Data is being analyzed."

No doubt PM Modi and ISRO team will make it happen one day: Bhutanese PM on Chandrayaan-2 

Former ISRO Director D Sasikumar on Saturday said that the communication loss with "<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-proud-of-its-scientists-says-pm-modi-after-vikram-lander-loses-communication-248135">Vikram" lander</a> may not have been due to crash-landing.

"We have to find out from the communication data whether it is a soft landing or it is a crash landing. In my opinion, it is not a crash landing because the communication channel is on between the lander and the orbiter. It should be intact. So, let us hope after the analysis done, we may be able to get the final figure," he said while talking to ANI.

The communication data which is missing is being analysed now, he said.

Earlier, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said in a tweet, "normal performance was observed up to an altitude of 2.1 km. Subsequently, communication from Lander to the ground stations was lost. Data is being analyzed."

The Vikram Lander successfully separated from Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter on September 2.

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/country-is-proud-of-isro-president-kovind-hails-scientists-for-exemplary-commitment-and-courage-248146">Chandrayaan-2</a> Orbiter continues to orbit the Moon.

The Vikram lander was planned to land on the far side of the moon between 1:30 am to 2:30 am on the intervening night of Friday-Saturday.

This would have been followed by rover (Pragyan) roll-out between 5:30 am to 6:30 am.

After revolving around the Earth's orbit for nearly 23 days, the craft began its journey to the moon on August 14.

The mission took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 22.

India's second mission to the moon was approved by the cabinet in September 2008, just before the launch of Chandrayaan 1.&nbsp;

Former ISRO Director D Sasikumar on Saturday said that the communication loss with "Vikram" lander may not have been due to crash-landing. "We have to find out from the communication data whether it is a soft landing or it is a crash landing.

Former ISRO Director D Sasikumar on Saturday said that the communication loss with "Vikram" lander may not have been due to crash-landing. "We have to find out from the communication data whether it is a soft landing or it is a crash landing. In my opinion, it is not a crash landing because the communication channel is on between the lander and the orbiter. It should be intact. So, let us hope after the analysis done, we may be able to get the final figure," he said while talking to ANI. The communication data which is missing is being analysed now, he said. Earlier, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said in a tweet, "normal performance was observed up to an altitude of 2.1 km. Subsequently, communication from Lander to the ground stations was lost. Data is being analyzed." The Vikram Lander successfully separated from Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter on September 2. The Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter continues to orbit the Moon. The Vikram lander was planned to land on the far side of the moon between 1:30 am to 2:30 am on the intervening night of Friday-Saturday. This would have been followed by rover (Pragyan) roll-out between 5:30 am to 6:30 am. After revolving around the Earth's orbit for nearly 23 days, the craft began its journey to the moon on August 14. The mission took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 22. India's second mission to the moon was approved by the cabinet in September 2008, just before the launch of Chandrayaan 1.

'Vikram' hasn't crashed, communication channel between orbiter and Lander is still on: Former ISRO director

Amidst ambiguity over the status of Vikram lander, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/country-is-proud-of-isro-president-kovind-hails-scientists-for-exemplary-commitment-and-courage-248146">Indian Space Research Organisation</a> on Saturday called off its planned press conference.

The press conference was scheduled to be held in the aftermath of the successful landing of Vikram lander on the far side of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-proud-of-its-scientists-says-pm-modi-after-vikram-lander-loses-communication-248135">lunar surface</a> on the intervening night of Friday-Saturday.

"Vikram Lander descent was as planned and normal performance was observed up to an altitude of 2.1 km. Subsequently, communication from Lander to the ground stations was lost. Data is being analyzed," ISRO Chairman K Sivan had announced.

However, ISRO has not confirmed the status of "Vikram" lander.

Deviprasad Karnik, scientist ISRO, on being asked if Vikram Lander has crashed, said, "Data is being analysed. We don't have any result yet. It takes time. We are not sure."

The Vikram Lander successfully separated from Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter on September 2.

The Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter continues to orbit the Moon in its existing orbit.

The Vikram lander was planned to land on the far side of the moon between 1:30 am to 2:30 am on the intervening night of Friday-Saturday.

This would have been followed by rover (Pragyan) roll-out between 5:30 am to 6:30 am.

After revolving around the Earth's orbit for nearly 23 days, the craft began its journey to the moon on August 14.

The mission took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 22.

India's second mission to the moon was approved by the cabinet in September 2008, just before the launch of Chandrayaan-1.&nbsp;

 
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Amidst ambiguity over the status of Vikram lander, Indian Space Research Organisation on Saturday called off its planned press conference. The press conference was scheduled to be held in the aftermath of the successful landing of Vikram lander on the far side of the lunar surface on the intervening night of Friday-Saturday.

Amidst ambiguity over the status of Vikram lander, Indian Space Research Organisation on Saturday called off its planned press conference. The press conference was scheduled to be held in the aftermath of the successful landing of Vikram lander on the far side of the lunar surface on the intervening night of Friday-Saturday. "Vikram Lander descent was as planned and normal performance was observed up to an altitude of 2.1 km. Subsequently, communication from Lander to the ground stations was lost. Data is being analyzed," ISRO Chairman K Sivan had announced. However, ISRO has not confirmed the status of "Vikram" lander. Deviprasad Karnik, scientist ISRO, on being asked if Vikram Lander has crashed, said, "Data is being analysed. We don't have any result yet. It takes time. We are not sure." The Vikram Lander successfully separated from Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter on September 2. The Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter continues to orbit the Moon in its existing orbit. The Vikram lander was planned to land on the far side of the moon between 1:30 am to 2:30 am on the intervening night of Friday-Saturday. This would have been followed by rover (Pragyan) roll-out between 5:30 am to 6:30 am. After revolving around the Earth's orbit for nearly 23 days, the craft began its journey to the moon on August 14. The mission took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 22. India's second mission to the moon was approved by the cabinet in September 2008, just before the launch of Chandrayaan-1.

ISRO's press conference called off after communication lost with 'Vikram' lander

President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday greeted <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-proud-of-its-scientists-says-pm-modi-after-vikram-lander-loses-communication-248135">Indian Space Research Agency</a> (ISRO) scientists for their "exemplary commitment and courage" during the Chandrayaan-2 mission.

"With #Chandrayaan2 Mission, the entire team of ISRO has shown exemplary commitment and courage. The country is proud of @ISRO. We all hope for the best #PresidentKovind," President said in a tweet.

Earlier ISRO in a tweet announced that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/communication-with-vikram-lander-lost-announces-isro-chairman-248133">communication</a> with Vikram lander was lost at 2.1 kms from the lunar surface.

"This is Mission Control Centre. #VikramLander descent was as planned and normal performance was observed up to an altitude of 2.1 km. Subsequently, communication from Lander to the ground stations was lost. Data is being analyzed. #ISRO," the space agency said in a tweet.

The landing was planned to take place between 1:30 am to 2:30 am on the intervening night of Friday-Saturday.

The Vikram Lander successfully separated from Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter on September 2.

The Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter continues to orbit the Moon in its existing orbit.

The Vikram lander was planned to land on the far side of the moon between 1:30 am to 2:30 am on the intervening night of Friday-Saturday.

This would have been followed by rover (Pragyan) roll-out between 5:30 am to 6:30 am.

After revolving around the Earth's orbit for nearly 23 days, the craft began its journey to the moon on August 14.

The mission took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 22.

India's second mission to the moon was approved by the cabinet in September 2008, just before the launch of Chandrayaan 1.&nbsp;

President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday greeted Indian Space Research Agency (ISRO) scientists for their "exemplary commitment and courage" during the Chandrayaan-2 mission.

President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday greeted Indian Space Research Agency (ISRO) scientists for their "exemplary commitment and courage" during the Chandrayaan-2 mission. "With #Chandrayaan2 Mission, the entire team of ISRO has shown exemplary commitment and courage. The country is proud of @ISRO. We all hope for the best #PresidentKovind," President said in a tweet. Earlier ISRO in a tweet announced that communication with Vikram lander was lost at 2.1 kms from the lunar surface. "This is Mission Control Centre. #VikramLander descent was as planned and normal performance was observed up to an altitude of 2.1 km. Subsequently, communication from Lander to the ground stations was lost. Data is being analyzed. #ISRO," the space agency said in a tweet. The landing was planned to take place between 1:30 am to 2:30 am on the intervening night of Friday-Saturday. The Vikram Lander successfully separated from Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter on September 2. The Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter continues to orbit the Moon in its existing orbit. The Vikram lander was planned to land on the far side of the moon between 1:30 am to 2:30 am on the intervening night of Friday-Saturday. This would have been followed by rover (Pragyan) roll-out between 5:30 am to 6:30 am. After revolving around the Earth's orbit for nearly 23 days, the craft began its journey to the moon on August 14. The mission took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 22. India's second mission to the moon was approved by the cabinet in September 2008, just before the launch of Chandrayaan 1.

Country is proud of ISRO: President Kovind hails scientists for 'exemplary commitment and courage'

Amid uncertainty over Chandrayaan 2's Vikram lander which lost communication with the ground station, Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that ISRO's achievement with the spacecraft so far has made every Indian proud.

"ISRO's achievement with getting Chandrayaan-2 so far has made every Indian proud. India stands with our committed and hard-working scientists at @isro. My best wishes for future endeavours," he tweeted.

The communication with Vikram lander was lost moments before its planned landing on the south pole region of the Moon.

ISRO chairman K Sivan announced that communication with the lander was lost at 2.1 km from the lunar surface.

"Vikram lander descend was normal and as planned till 2.1 km. Subsequently, communication with Vikram lander was lost. Data is being analysed," he said.

In its last tweet at 1:49 am, ISRO was giving updates about the missions announced in the run-up to the soft landing of the Vikram lander.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was in the ISRO headquarters Bengaluru to witness the historic moment, asked the scientists to not lose hope and be courageous.

"Don't lose hope. Be courageous. There are ups and downs in life. What you all have done is not a small thing. You have done a great service to the country, science and mankind. I am with you. I wish you all the best," the Prime Minister told the scientists.

Modi patted Sivan's back even as scientists were seen tensed as Vikram lander lost communication with the ground station.&nbsp; 
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Amid uncertainty over Chandrayaan 2's Vikram lander which lost communication with the ground station, Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that ISRO's achievement with the spacecraft so far has made every Indian proud.

Amid uncertainty over Chandrayaan 2's Vikram lander which lost communication with the ground station, Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that ISRO's achievement with the spacecraft so far has made every Indian proud. "ISRO's achievement with getting Chandrayaan-2 so far has made every Indian proud. India stands with our committed and hard-working scientists at @isro. My best wishes for future endeavours," he tweeted. The communication with Vikram lander was lost moments before its planned landing on the south pole region of the Moon. ISRO chairman K Sivan announced that communication with the lander was lost at 2.1 km from the lunar surface. "Vikram lander descend was normal and as planned till 2.1 km. Subsequently, communication with Vikram lander was lost. Data is being analysed," he said. In its last tweet at 1:49 am, ISRO was giving updates about the missions announced in the run-up to the soft landing of the Vikram lander. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was in the ISRO headquarters Bengaluru to witness the historic moment, asked the scientists to not lose hope and be courageous. "Don't lose hope. Be courageous. There are ups and downs in life. What you all have done is not a small thing. You have done a great service to the country, science and mankind. I am with you. I wish you all the best," the Prime Minister told the scientists. Modi patted Sivan's back even as scientists were seen tensed as Vikram lander lost communication with the ground station.

Every Indian is proud: Amit Shah lauds ISRO scientists for Chandrayaan-2

As 'Vikram', the lander of Chandrayaan-2<a href="http://cms.wionews.com/india-news/chandrayaan-2-india-hours-away-from-making-space-history-248111"> lost communication</a> with the ground station, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked the scientists to not lose hope and be courageous.

"Don't lose hope. Be courageous. There are ups and downs in life. What you all have done is not a small thing. You have done a great service to the country, science and mankind. I am with you. I wish you all the best," the Prime Minister told the scientists.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, he tweeted, " India is proud of our scientists! They've given their best and have always made India proud. These are moments to be courageous, and courageous we will be! Chairman @isro gave updates on Chandrayaan-2. We remain hopeful and will continue working hard on our space programme."

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At the ISRO Centre in Bengaluru, Modi patted Sivan`s back even as scientists were seen tensed as the lander lost communication with the ground station.

"Vikram lander's descent was as planned and normal performance was observed up to an altitude of 2.1 km. Subsequently, the communication from the lander to the ground station was lost. The data is being analysed," Sivan had said.&nbsp;

The lander began its descent to the South Pole region of the moon on early Saturday morning.

As 'Vikram', the lander of Chandrayaan-2 lost communication with the ground station, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked the scientists to not lose hope and be courageous.

As 'Vikram', the lander of Chandrayaan-2 lost communication with the ground station, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked the scientists to not lose hope and be courageous. "Don't lose hope. Be courageous. There are ups and downs in life. What you all have done is not a small thing. You have done a great service to the country, science and mankind. I am with you. I wish you all the best," the Prime Minister told the scientists. Watch: PM Modi lauds ISRO scientists, tell them to be courageous Meanwhile, he tweeted, " India is proud of our scientists! They've given their best and have always made India proud. These are moments to be courageous, and courageous we will be! Chairman @isro gave updates on Chandrayaan-2. We remain hopeful and will continue working hard on our space programme." India is proud of our scientists! They’ve given their best and have always made India proud. These are moments to be courageous, and courageous we will be! Chairman @isro gave updates on Chandrayaan-2. We remain hopeful and will continue working hard on our space programme. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 6, 2019 × At the ISRO Centre in Bengaluru, Modi patted Sivan`s back even as scientists were seen tensed as the lander lost communication with the ground station. "Vikram lander's descent was as planned and normal performance was observed up to an altitude of 2.1 km. Subsequently, the communication from the lander to the ground station was lost. The data is being analysed," Sivan had said. The lander began its descent to the South Pole region of the moon on early Saturday morning.

India proud of its scientists, be courageous: PM Modi tells ISRO team

The communication with Vikram lander was lost moments before its planned landing on the far side of the lunar surface.

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman K Sivan announced that communication with Vikram lander was lost at 2.1 km from Lunar surface.

"Vikram lander descend was normal and as planned till 2.1 km. Subsequently, communication with Vikram lander was lost. Data is being analyzed," Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman K Sivan announced.

In its last tweet at 1:49 am, ISRO which was giving updates about the missions announced, "Rough breaking of #VikramLander ends and Fine braking phase starts. #Chandrayaan2 #ISRO." The Vikram Lander successfully separated from Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter on September 2.&nbsp;

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The Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter continues to orbit the Moon in its existing orbit.&nbsp;

The Vikram lander was planned to land on the far side of the moon between 1:30 am to 2:30 am on the intervening night of Friday-Saturday. This would have been followed by rover (Pragyan) roll-out between 5:30 am to 6:30 am.&nbsp;

After revolving around the Earth`s orbit for nearly 23 days, the craft began its journey to the moon on August 14. The mission took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 22. India's second mission to the moon was approved by the cabinet in September 2008, just before the launch of Chandrayaan 1.

The communication with Vikram lander was lost moments before its planned landing on the far side of the lunar surface. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman K Sivan announced that communication with Vikram lander was lost at 2.

The communication with Vikram lander was lost moments before its planned landing on the far side of the lunar surface. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman K Sivan announced that communication with Vikram lander was lost at 2.1 km from Lunar surface. "Vikram lander descend was normal and as planned till 2.1 km. Subsequently, communication with Vikram lander was lost. Data is being analyzed," Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman K Sivan announced. In its last tweet at 1:49 am, ISRO which was giving updates about the missions announced, "Rough breaking of #VikramLander ends and Fine braking phase starts. #Chandrayaan2 #ISRO." The Vikram Lander successfully separated from Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter on September 2. This is Mission Control Centre. #VikramLander descent was as planned and normal performance was observed up to an altitude of 2.1 km. Subsequently, communication from Lander to the ground stations was lost. Data is being analyzed.#ISRO — ISRO (@isro) September 6, 2019 × The Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter continues to orbit the Moon in its existing orbit. The Vikram lander was planned to land on the far side of the moon between 1:30 am to 2:30 am on the intervening night of Friday-Saturday. This would have been followed by rover (Pragyan) roll-out between 5:30 am to 6:30 am. After revolving around the Earth`s orbit for nearly 23 days, the craft began its journey to the moon on August 14. The mission took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 22. India's second mission to the moon was approved by the cabinet in September 2008, just before the launch of Chandrayaan 1.

Communication with Vikram lander lost, announces ISRO Chairman

Former Space Scientist PC Ghosh and Scientist Amitabh Pandey asserted that the reason behind<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/vikram-hasnt-crashed-communication-channel-between-orbiter-and-lander-is-still-on-former-isro-director-248156"> communication breakdown </a>has not been discovered yet. However, partial success has been achieved as the Orbiter is working perfectly fine in the space.

"We are unaware of the fact that why the communication had broken down. The orbiter is working perfectly fine. The objective will be achieved and probably the scientists will ask the Orbiter to capture a picture. The objective of achieving a soft landing has not been achieved. This is not big disappointment rather it is a partial success," said Ghosh while speaking to ANI.

Ghosh further appreciated <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/in-an-emotional-moment-pm-modi-hugs-consoles-teary-eyed-isro-chief-248168">Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s efforts</a> for supporting the scientists at ISRO, Bengaluru.

"The Prime Minister was echoing the achievement of the ISRO. We are hoping that Chandrayaan-2 will overcome everything. The orbiter is still working fine and it can check the physicality over there," he added.

"There were a lot of objectives behind this mission. There was a communication break-down in between and the reasons behind it are not known till now. Maybe it will be discovered later. The objective of this mission was to test the abilities of our technology. We have faced a small loophole in this mission but overall it will provide us with many facts in the future," said Pandey.

Pandey took a jibe at Prime Minister Modi and said, "Prime Minister should increase the budget along with the confidence. Scientists are human beings too; their biggest emotion is attached to their research."

The Vikram lander was planned to land on the far side of the moon between 1:30 am to 2:30 am on the intervening night of Friday-Saturday. This would have been followed by rover (Pragyan) roll-out between 5:30 am to 6:30 am.ISRO had 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.

In the wee hours of Saturday, ISRO chairman K Sivan announced that communication with the lander was lost at 2.1 km from the lunar surface.

The Vikram lander was successfully separated from Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter on September 2. The Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter continues to orbit the Moon in its existing orbit.

After revolving around the Earth`s orbit for nearly 23 days, the spacecraft began its journey to the moon on August 14.

The mission took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 22.

India`s second mission to the moon was approved by the cabinet on September 2008, just before the launch of Chandrayaan 1.&nbsp;

Former Space Scientist PC Ghosh and Scientist Amitabh Pandey asserted that the reason behind communication breakdown has not been discovered yet. However, partial success has been achieved as the Orbiter is working perfectly fine in the space.

Former Space Scientist PC Ghosh and Scientist Amitabh Pandey asserted that the reason behind communication breakdown has not been discovered yet. However, partial success has been achieved as the Orbiter is working perfectly fine in the space. "We are unaware of the fact that why the communication had broken down. The orbiter is working perfectly fine. The objective will be achieved and probably the scientists will ask the Orbiter to capture a picture. The objective of achieving a soft landing has not been achieved. This is not big disappointment rather it is a partial success," said Ghosh while speaking to ANI. Ghosh further appreciated Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s efforts for supporting the scientists at ISRO, Bengaluru. "The Prime Minister was echoing the achievement of the ISRO. We are hoping that Chandrayaan-2 will overcome everything. The orbiter is still working fine and it can check the physicality over there," he added. "There were a lot of objectives behind this mission. There was a communication break-down in between and the reasons behind it are not known till now. Maybe it will be discovered later. The objective of this mission was to test the abilities of our technology. We have faced a small loophole in this mission but overall it will provide us with many facts in the future," said Pandey. Pandey took a jibe at Prime Minister Modi and said, "Prime Minister should increase the budget along with the confidence. Scientists are human beings too; their biggest emotion is attached to their research." The Vikram lander was planned to land on the far side of the moon between 1:30 am to 2:30 am on the intervening night of Friday-Saturday. This would have been followed by rover (Pragyan) roll-out between 5:30 am to 6:30 am.ISRO had 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. In the wee hours of Saturday, ISRO chairman K Sivan announced that communication with the lander was lost at 2.1 km from the lunar surface. The Vikram lander was successfully separated from Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter on September 2. The Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter continues to orbit the Moon in its existing orbit. After revolving around the Earth`s orbit for nearly 23 days, the spacecraft began its journey to the moon on August 14. The mission took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 22. India`s second mission to the moon was approved by the cabinet on September 2008, just before the launch of Chandrayaan 1.

Chandrayaan-2: Reason behind communication breakdown still not known, say Scientists

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chandrayaan-2-a-milestone-for-the-entire-world-former-nasa-astronaut-247874">India's ambitious lunar mission Chandrayaan-2</a> is scheduled to make a soft landing on the surface of the moon on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday between 1:30 am to 2:30 am.

This will be followed by the Rover roll out between 5:30 am to 6:30 am, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) stated.

The second de-orbiting maneuver for Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft was performed successfully in the wee hours of Wednesday.

"The maneuver was performed successfully today (September 04, 2019) beginning at 0342 hours Indian Standard Time (IST) as planned, using the onboard propulsion system," the space agency said in a statement.

The duration of the maneuver was 9 seconds and the orbit of Vikram Lander is 35 km x 101 km.

Watch: Chandrayaan-2 completes second maneuver, Vikram lander ready for descent

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be at the ISRO around midnight to watch the event.

Over 60 high school students across the country who cleared an online space quiz last month will watch the soft landing of the mission with the Prime Minister.

The Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft will be the first Indian expedition to carry out a soft landing on the lunar surface.

This mission will make India the fourth country after the US, Russia, and China to conduct a soft landing on the moon.

After revolving around the Earth's orbit for nearly 23 days, the craft began its journey to the moon on August 14.

The mission took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 22.

India's second mission to the moon was approved by the cabinet in September 2008, just before the launch of Chandrayaan 1.&nbsp;

India's ambitious lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 is scheduled to make a soft landing on the surface of the moon on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday between 1:30 am to 2:30 am.

India's ambitious lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 is scheduled to make a soft landing on the surface of the moon on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday between 1:30 am to 2:30 am. This will be followed by the Rover roll out between 5:30 am to 6:30 am, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) stated. The second de-orbiting maneuver for Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft was performed successfully in the wee hours of Wednesday. "The maneuver was performed successfully today (September 04, 2019) beginning at 0342 hours Indian Standard Time (IST) as planned, using the onboard propulsion system," the space agency said in a statement. The duration of the maneuver was 9 seconds and the orbit of Vikram Lander is 35 km x 101 km. Watch: Chandrayaan-2 completes second maneuver, Vikram lander ready for descent × Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be at the ISRO around midnight to watch the event. Over 60 high school students across the country who cleared an online space quiz last month will watch the soft landing of the mission with the Prime Minister. The Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft will be the first Indian expedition to carry out a soft landing on the lunar surface. This mission will make India the fourth country after the US, Russia, and China to conduct a soft landing on the moon. After revolving around the Earth's orbit for nearly 23 days, the craft began its journey to the moon on August 14. The mission took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 22. India's second mission to the moon was approved by the cabinet in September 2008, just before the launch of Chandrayaan 1.

All eyes on India's ambitious lunar mission Chandrayaan-2; touchdown tonight

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Bengaluru at about 9:40 pm today to watch the soft landing of<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/we-are-landing-where-no-one-has-gone-before-isro-chief-on-chandrayaan-2-248051"> Chandrayaan-2 on the moon</a> on early Saturday.

Modi landed at Kempegowda International Airport from New Delhi where he was received by Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa. He will head to ISRO headquarters for the event.

The Prime Minister will watch the final descent of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/what-is-soft-landing-on-the-moon-248031">Chandrayaan-2</a> with over 60 high school students who cleared an online space quiz last month. 
Earlier in the day, he asked the countrymen to watch the historic event.

"I am extremely excited to be at the ISRO centre in Bengaluru to witness the extraordinary moment in the history of India's space programme. Youngsters from different states will also be present to watch those special moments! There would also be youngsters from Bhutan," Modi said in a tweet.

Chandrayaan-2's lander Vikram will soft-land on the south pole of the lunar surface between 1:30 am and 2 pm on Saturday.&nbsp;
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Bengaluru at about 9:40 pm today to watch the soft landing of Chandrayaan-2 on the moon on early Saturday. Modi landed at Kempegowda International Airport from New Delhi where he was received by Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Bengaluru at about 9:40 pm today to watch the soft landing of Chandrayaan-2 on the moon on early Saturday. Modi landed at Kempegowda International Airport from New Delhi where he was received by Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa. He will head to ISRO headquarters for the event. The Prime Minister will watch the final descent of Chandrayaan-2 with over 60 high school students who cleared an online space quiz last month. Earlier in the day, he asked the countrymen to watch the historic event. "I am extremely excited to be at the ISRO centre in Bengaluru to witness the extraordinary moment in the history of India's space programme. Youngsters from different states will also be present to watch those special moments! There would also be youngsters from Bhutan," Modi said in a tweet. Chandrayaan-2's lander Vikram will soft-land on the south pole of the lunar surface between 1:30 am and 2 pm on Saturday.

PM Modi reaches Bengaluru to watch Chandrayaan-2 landing

It's evident that India is within reach of the moon. That too the unexplored side of the moon.

The Vikram module of Chandrayaan-2 is scheduled to make a soft landing in the South Polar region of the moon early on Saturday.

If successful, this mission, will secure India's stature as space superpower proving that we have a capacity to soft-land&nbsp;on the moon.

With this, India would become the first country to map&nbsp;the lunar surface in the unexplored side of the moon and study its atmosphere.

Isro says&nbsp;that the last 15 minutes of the touch down with the Vikram lander will be '15 minutes of terror'.

If Vikram module of Chandrayaan-2 passes critical minutes of the touchdown, the lander will measure the quakes in the moon and the rover will analyse the soil.

Such studies will enhance our understanding of the moon.

Besides this, the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter will circle around the moon for one year and collect information on minerals in the moon and search for water.

This would be the most sophisticated search for water in the moon. Chandrayaan-2 is equipped with infra-red imagers and radars. Put simply, Chandrayaan - 2 heralds a new era in India's space exploration.

Overall, this mission has the potential to make India a leader in lunar research. And this is a huge achievement.&nbsp;

The US, the then Soviet Union and China had a headstart in space missions. In a little over 5 decades since the establishment of ISRO, India is on its way to lead the world when it comes to the moon.

Then comes the issue of cost-efficiency. This mission has cost India only $150 million which is&nbsp;cheaper than the budget of Hollywood film 'Interstellar'.

Successful landing would be a testimony to ISRO's growing expertise. In science, India has been a heavyweight - contrary to popular perception.

Chandrayaan-2 will be a glittering achievement in that proud tradition. 
 
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It's evident that India is within reach of the moon. That too the unexplored side of the moon. The Vikram module of Chandrayaan-2 is scheduled to make a soft landing in the South Polar region of the moon early on Saturday.

It's evident that India is within reach of the moon. That too the unexplored side of the moon. The Vikram module of Chandrayaan-2 is scheduled to make a soft landing in the South Polar region of the moon early on Saturday. If successful, this mission, will secure India's stature as space superpower proving that we have a capacity to soft-land on the moon. With this, India would become the first country to map the lunar surface in the unexplored side of the moon and study its atmosphere. Isro says that the last 15 minutes of the touch down with the Vikram lander will be '15 minutes of terror'. If Vikram module of Chandrayaan-2 passes critical minutes of the touchdown, the lander will measure the quakes in the moon and the rover will analyse the soil. Such studies will enhance our understanding of the moon. Besides this, the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter will circle around the moon for one year and collect information on minerals in the moon and search for water. This would be the most sophisticated search for water in the moon. Chandrayaan-2 is equipped with infra-red imagers and radars. Put simply, Chandrayaan - 2 heralds a new era in India's space exploration. Overall, this mission has the potential to make India a leader in lunar research. And this is a huge achievement. The US, the then Soviet Union and China had a headstart in space missions. In a little over 5 decades since the establishment of ISRO, India is on its way to lead the world when it comes to the moon. Then comes the issue of cost-efficiency. This mission has cost India only $150 million which is cheaper than the budget of Hollywood film 'Interstellar'. Successful landing would be a testimony to ISRO's growing expertise. In science, India has been a heavyweight - contrary to popular perception. Chandrayaan-2 will be a glittering achievement in that proud tradition. (Disclaimer: WION Edit is the channel's take on the big events of the world)

WION Edit: Chandrayaan-2 moon landing - Sky is the limit

Chandrayaan 2, India`s second<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/we-are-landing-where-no-one-has-gone-before-isro-chief-on-chandrayaan-2-248051"> moon mission</a>, is slated to create history early Saturday when its `Vikram` module makes a soft landing on moon`s south polar region.

It is first time that a country is attempting to land on the south pole area of the moon.

Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft is a composite module mission consisting of orbiter, lander and rover.

Watch: Chandrayaan-2 captures first image of Moon

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Here is a timeline of the historic mission.

September 18, 2008- The then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh`s Cabinet approved the Chandrayaan-2 lunar mission. The subsequent years went into mission planning and execution with home-grown technology used for the expedition.

July 15, 2019- The launch of Chandrayaan 2 was called off about an hour before the launch due to technical snag.

July 22, 2019- ISRO successfully launched Chandrayaan-2 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

July 24, 2019- First earthbound orbit-raising manoeuvre for Chandryaan-2 spacecraft performed successfully.

July 26,2019- &nbsp;Second earthbound orbit-raising manoeuvre for Chandryaan-2 spacecraft performed.

July 28,2019- Third orbit-raising manoeuvre performed.

August 3, 2019- ISRO released the first set of earth pictures captured by Chandrayaan 2.

August 6, 2019- Fifth and the last orbit-raising manoeuvre performed.

August 14, 2019- After revolving around the earth`s orbit for nearly 23 days, the spacecraft entered the Lunar Transfer Trajectory.

August 20, 2019- Chandrayaan-2 successfully inserted into lunar orbit.

August 22,2019- ISRO released first moon image captured by Chandrayaan-2`s LI4 Camera.

September 1, 2019- The fifth and lunar manoeuvre executed successfully.

September 3, 2019- The first de-orbiting manoeuvre performed successfully in four seconds.

September 4, 2019- The second de-orbiting manoeuvre executed in nine seconds.

September 7, 2019- The Vikram lander of Chandrayaan 2 scheduled to soft-land on moon between 1.30 am and 2.30 am on Saturday.

It will be followed by the rollout of rover `Pragyan` between 5.30 a.m and 6.30 a.m.&nbsp; 
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Chandrayaan 2, India`s second moon mission, is slated to create history early Saturday when its `Vikram` module makes a soft landing on moon`s south polar region.

Chandrayaan 2, India`s second moon mission, is slated to create history early Saturday when its `Vikram` module makes a soft landing on moon`s south polar region. It is first time that a country is attempting to land on the south pole area of the moon. Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft is a composite module mission consisting of orbiter, lander and rover. Watch: Chandrayaan-2 captures first image of Moon × Here is a timeline of the historic mission. September 18, 2008- The then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh`s Cabinet approved the Chandrayaan-2 lunar mission. The subsequent years went into mission planning and execution with home-grown technology used for the expedition. July 15, 2019- The launch of Chandrayaan 2 was called off about an hour before the launch due to technical snag. July 22, 2019- ISRO successfully launched Chandrayaan-2 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. July 24, 2019- First earthbound orbit-raising manoeuvre for Chandryaan-2 spacecraft performed successfully. July 26,2019- Second earthbound orbit-raising manoeuvre for Chandryaan-2 spacecraft performed. July 28,2019- Third orbit-raising manoeuvre performed. August 3, 2019- ISRO released the first set of earth pictures captured by Chandrayaan 2. August 6, 2019- Fifth and the last orbit-raising manoeuvre performed. August 14, 2019- After revolving around the earth`s orbit for nearly 23 days, the spacecraft entered the Lunar Transfer Trajectory. August 20, 2019- Chandrayaan-2 successfully inserted into lunar orbit. August 22,2019- ISRO released first moon image captured by Chandrayaan-2`s LI4 Camera. September 1, 2019- The fifth and lunar manoeuvre executed successfully. September 3, 2019- The first de-orbiting manoeuvre performed successfully in four seconds. September 4, 2019- The second de-orbiting manoeuvre executed in nine seconds. September 7, 2019- The Vikram lander of Chandrayaan 2 scheduled to soft-land on moon between 1.30 am and 2.30 am on Saturday. It will be followed by the rollout of rover `Pragyan` between 5.30 a.m and 6.30 a.m.

Timeline of Chandrayaan 2: India's second moon mission

Hours before the landing of India's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/all-eyes-on-indias-ambitious-lunar-mission-chandrayaan-2-touch-down-tonight-247882">lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 </a>on the surface of the Moon, ISRO chief K Sivan praised the efforts of the organisation and said the Vikram module of Chandrayaan-2 will reach the Moon at a place where "no one else has ever gone before."

India is all set to script history during the intervening night of Friday-Saturday with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/how-is-chandrayaan-2-different-from-chandrayaan-1-248002">Chandrayaan-2</a> scheduled to land on the region of the Moon which has not yet been explored by any country.

The region remains unexplored and discoveries made from can increase our understanding of space.

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"Evidence for water molecules discovered by Chandrayaan-1, requires further studies on the extent of water molecule distribution on the surface, below the surface and in the tenuous lunar exosphere to address the origin of water on Moon," ISRO's website read, adding that "there is a possibility of the presence of water in permanently shadowed areas around it".

Watch-- Chandrayaan-2 completes second maneuver, Vikram lander ready for descent

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Expressing confidence about the soft landing of the mission, ISRO chief Sivan said, "We're going to land at a place where no one else has gone before. We're confident about the soft landing. We're waiting for tonight."

"We have done our jobs very well, now we are waiting for tonight's result. This would be a big event as Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also be coming tonight to watch the final descent of Chandrayaan-2," he added.&nbsp;

Once the 'Vikram' module of Chandrayaan 2 makes a soft landing on the Moon early Saturday, India will become the fourth country after the US, Russia, and China to achieve the feat.

After revolving around the Earth's orbit for nearly 23 days, the craft began its journey to the Moon on August 14. The mission had taken off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 22.

(With inputs from ANI)

Hours before the landing of India's lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 on the surface of the Moon, ISRO chief K Sivan praised the efforts of the organisation and said the Vikram module of Chandrayaan-2 will reach the Moon at a place where "no one else has ever gone before.

Hours before the landing of India's lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 on the surface of the Moon, ISRO chief K Sivan praised the efforts of the organisation and said the Vikram module of Chandrayaan-2 will reach the Moon at a place where "no one else has ever gone before." India is all set to script history during the intervening night of Friday-Saturday with Chandrayaan-2 scheduled to land on the region of the Moon which has not yet been explored by any country. The region remains unexplored and discoveries made from can increase our understanding of space. Also read: Chandrayaan-2: What is 'soft landing' on the Moon? "Evidence for water molecules discovered by Chandrayaan-1, requires further studies on the extent of water molecule distribution on the surface, below the surface and in the tenuous lunar exosphere to address the origin of water on Moon," ISRO's website read, adding that "there is a possibility of the presence of water in permanently shadowed areas around it". Watch-- Chandrayaan-2 completes second maneuver, Vikram lander ready for descent × Expressing confidence about the soft landing of the mission, ISRO chief Sivan said, "We're going to land at a place where no one else has gone before. We're confident about the soft landing. We're waiting for tonight." "We have done our jobs very well, now we are waiting for tonight's result. This would be a big event as Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also be coming tonight to watch the final descent of Chandrayaan-2," he added. Once the 'Vikram' module of Chandrayaan 2 makes a soft landing on the Moon early Saturday, India will become the fourth country after the US, Russia, and China to achieve the feat. After revolving around the Earth's orbit for nearly 23 days, the craft began its journey to the Moon on August 14. The mission had taken off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 22. (With inputs from ANI)

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India's ambitious lunar mission Chandrayaan-2&nbsp;is scheduled to make a soft landing on the surface of the moon on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday between 1:30 am to 2:30 am.

We are landing where no one has gone before: ISRO chief Sivan on Chandrayaan-2 landing India is all set to script history during the intervening night of Friday-Saturday with Chandrayaan-2 scheduled to land on the region of the Moon which has not yet been explored by any country.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chandrayaan-2-a-milestone-for-the-entire-world-former-nasa-astronaut-247874">India's ambitious lunar mission Chandrayaan-2</a>&nbsp;is scheduled to make a "soft landing"&nbsp;on the surface of the Moon on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday between 1:30 am to 2:30 am(IST).

This will be followed by the Rover roll out between 5:30 am to 6:30 am, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) stated.

A 'soft landing' takes place when&nbsp;a spacecraft lands intact on the lunar surface and does not, intentionally or otherwise, crash.&nbsp;The&nbsp;Moon Lander Vikram which separated from its orbiting mothership has already performed two manoeuvres to lower its altitude for a perfect touchdown.

It&nbsp;will carry out research on the surface of the Moon by mapping its resources looking for the presence of water and clicking high-resolution images.

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On April 11, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-spacecraft-crashes-during-moon-landing-mission-control-209706">Israel attempted a soft landing </a>near the lunar South Pole of the Moon. The Israeli craft, however, faced problems during its landing and crashed on the Moon.

Israel's attempt at a Moon landing failed at the last minute when the craft suffered an engine failure as it prepared to land and crashed onto the lunar surface.

During the broadcast, control staff could be heard saying that engines meant to slow the craft's descent and allow a soft landing had failed and contact with it had been lost.

Till now only Russia, the United States and China have made the 384,000-kilometre (239,000-mile) journey and landed safely on the Moon.

India hopes to become the next lunar country with its<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/how-is-chandrayaan-2-different-from-chandrayaan-1-248002"> Chandrayaan-2 mission</a>&nbsp;and to put a craft with a Rover onto the Moon's surface to collect data.

India's ambitious lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 is scheduled to make a "soft landing" on the surface of the Moon on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday between 1:30 am to 2:30 am(IST).

India's ambitious lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 is scheduled to make a "soft landing" on the surface of the Moon on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday between 1:30 am to 2:30 am(IST). This will be followed by the Rover roll out between 5:30 am to 6:30 am, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) stated. A 'soft landing' takes place when a spacecraft lands intact on the lunar surface and does not, intentionally or otherwise, crash. The Moon Lander Vikram which separated from its orbiting mothership has already performed two manoeuvres to lower its altitude for a perfect touchdown. It will carry out research on the surface of the Moon by mapping its resources looking for the presence of water and clicking high-resolution images. Watch Video: On April 11, Israel attempted a soft landing near the lunar South Pole of the Moon. The Israeli craft, however, faced problems during its landing and crashed on the Moon. Israel's attempt at a Moon landing failed at the last minute when the craft suffered an engine failure as it prepared to land and crashed onto the lunar surface. During the broadcast, control staff could be heard saying that engines meant to slow the craft's descent and allow a soft landing had failed and contact with it had been lost. Till now only Russia, the United States and China have made the 384,000-kilometre (239,000-mile) journey and landed safely on the Moon. India hopes to become the next lunar country with its Chandrayaan-2 mission and to put a craft with a Rover onto the Moon's surface to collect data.

Chandrayaan-2: What is 'soft landing' on the Moon?

Indian Air force (IAF) was on Friday announced the completion of the Level-1 selection of Indian astronauts for mission Gaganyaan, country`s first human mission to space.

Taking to Twitter, the IAF said, "Completed Level-1 of Indian Astronaut selection at Institute of Aerospace Medicine. Selected Test Pilots underwent extensive physical exercise tests, lab investigations, radiological tests, clinical tests and evaluation on various facets of psychology. #MissionGaganyaan."

In May this year, the IAF signed an agreement with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for crew selection and training for the Gaganyaan mission.

Under the programme, aimed to be launched by 2021, a three-member crew will spend a minimum of seven days in the space.&nbsp;

A human-rated GSLV Mk-lll will be used to carry the orbital module, which will have necessary provisions for sustaining a three-member crew for the duration of the mission.

Gaganyaan was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year during his Independence Day speech from the ramparts of Red Fort in New Delhi.&nbsp;

The mission worth Rs. 10,000 crore is expected to be launched in December 2021 and was approved by the Union Cabinet last year.&nbsp;

Indian Air force (IAF) was on Friday announced the completion of the Level-1 selection of Indian astronauts for mission Gaganyaan, country`s first human mission to space.

Indian Air force (IAF) was on Friday announced the completion of the Level-1 selection of Indian astronauts for mission Gaganyaan, country`s first human mission to space. Taking to Twitter, the IAF said, "Completed Level-1 of Indian Astronaut selection at Institute of Aerospace Medicine. Selected Test Pilots underwent extensive physical exercise tests, lab investigations, radiological tests, clinical tests and evaluation on various facets of psychology. #MissionGaganyaan." In May this year, the IAF signed an agreement with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for crew selection and training for the Gaganyaan mission. Under the programme, aimed to be launched by 2021, a three-member crew will spend a minimum of seven days in the space. A human-rated GSLV Mk-lll will be used to carry the orbital module, which will have necessary provisions for sustaining a three-member crew for the duration of the mission. Gaganyaan was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year during his Independence Day speech from the ramparts of Red Fort in New Delhi. The mission worth Rs. 10,000 crore is expected to be launched in December 2021 and was approved by the Union Cabinet last year.

IAF completes Level-1 selection of Indian astronauts for Gaganyaan mission

India and the world await Chandrayaan-2's soft-landing on the moon which is <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/world-will-see-exemplary-prowess-of-our-space-scientists-pm-modi-tweets-ahead-of-chandrayaan-2-touchdown-247976">scheduled for Saturday between 1:30 am to 2:30 am</a>, followed by the Rover (Pragyan) roll out between 5:30 am to 6:30 am.

Comparing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/chandrayaan-2-touchdown-tonight-heres-why-isro-went-after-moons-unexplored-south-pole-247971">Chandrayaan-2</a> with Chandrayaan-1, former ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan said, "The basic difference between the two is that in Chandrayaan-2 we are doing soft landing."&nbsp;

He further added that the former was done by PSLV while in Chandrayaan-1 the scientists were using GSLV Mk III, meaning the current had more payload capability.

A total number of 38 soft landing attempts on the moon have been made by the space agencies so far with a success rate of 52 per cent.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/all-eyes-on-indias-ambitious-lunar-mission-chandrayaan-2-touch-down-tonight-247882">Chandrayaan-2</a> is India's first attempt at soft-landing on the surface of the moon. This mission will make India the fourth country after the US, Russia, and China to conduct a soft landing on the moon.

Here is how Chandrayaan-2 is different from Chandrayaan-1.

Earlier, India had conducted a moon mission in 2008 with Chandrayaan-1. According to ISRO website, Chandrayaan-1 was launched by India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, PSLV-C11 on October 22, 2008, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh`s Sriharikota.&nbsp;

The spacecraft made more than 3400 orbits around the moon. Chandrayaan-1 was operational for 312 days till August 29, 2009. The lift-off mass of Chandrayaan-1 was 1380 kg while Chandrayaan-2 weighs 3850 kg.

Chandrayaan-1 conclusively discovered traces of water on the moon. This was a path-breaking discovery. Chandrayaan-1 also discovered water ice in the North polar region of the Moon. It also detected Magnesium, Aluminium and Silicon on the lunar surface. Global imaging of the moon was another achievement of this mission.

On the other hand, the Chandryaan-2 is different from the earlier moon mission because it will attempt to soft-land its Vikram module on the lunar surface and deploy a six-wheeled Rover, Pragyaan on the moon to carry out several scientific experiments.

Chandrayaan-2 aims to widen the scientific objectives of Chandrayaan-1 by way of soft landing on the Moon and deploying a rover to study the lunar surface.The mission life of Orbiter will be one year whereas the mission life of lander (Vikram) and rover (Pragyan) will be one Lunar day which is equal to fourteen earth days.

After revolving around the Earth`s orbit for nearly 23 days, the craft began its journey to the moon on August 14. The mission took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 22.

India's second mission to the moon was approved by the cabinet in September 2008, just before the launch of Chandrayaan 1.

If the mission is successful, it will be yet another feather in the cap for ISRO whose reputation in this field has grown exponentially.

(With inputs from ANI)

India and the world await Chandrayaan-2's soft-landing on the moon which is scheduled for Saturday between 1:30 am to 2:30 am, followed by the Rover (Pragyan) roll out between 5:30 am to 6:30 am.

India and the world await Chandrayaan-2's soft-landing on the moon which is scheduled for Saturday between 1:30 am to 2:30 am, followed by the Rover (Pragyan) roll out between 5:30 am to 6:30 am. Comparing Chandrayaan-2 with Chandrayaan-1, former ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan said, "The basic difference between the two is that in Chandrayaan-2 we are doing soft landing." He further added that the former was done by PSLV while in Chandrayaan-1 the scientists were using GSLV Mk III, meaning the current had more payload capability. A total number of 38 soft landing attempts on the moon have been made by the space agencies so far with a success rate of 52 per cent. Chandrayaan-2 is India's first attempt at soft-landing on the surface of the moon. This mission will make India the fourth country after the US, Russia, and China to conduct a soft landing on the moon. Here is how Chandrayaan-2 is different from Chandrayaan-1. Earlier, India had conducted a moon mission in 2008 with Chandrayaan-1. According to ISRO website, Chandrayaan-1 was launched by India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, PSLV-C11 on October 22, 2008, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh`s Sriharikota. The spacecraft made more than 3400 orbits around the moon. Chandrayaan-1 was operational for 312 days till August 29, 2009. The lift-off mass of Chandrayaan-1 was 1380 kg while Chandrayaan-2 weighs 3850 kg. Chandrayaan-1 conclusively discovered traces of water on the moon. This was a path-breaking discovery. Chandrayaan-1 also discovered water ice in the North polar region of the Moon. It also detected Magnesium, Aluminium and Silicon on the lunar surface. Global imaging of the moon was another achievement of this mission. On the other hand, the Chandryaan-2 is different from the earlier moon mission because it will attempt to soft-land its Vikram module on the lunar surface and deploy a six-wheeled Rover, Pragyaan on the moon to carry out several scientific experiments. Chandrayaan-2 aims to widen the scientific objectives of Chandrayaan-1 by way of soft landing on the Moon and deploying a rover to study the lunar surface.The mission life of Orbiter will be one year whereas the mission life of lander (Vikram) and rover (Pragyan) will be one Lunar day which is equal to fourteen earth days. After revolving around the Earth`s orbit for nearly 23 days, the craft began its journey to the moon on August 14. The mission took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 22. India's second mission to the moon was approved by the cabinet in September 2008, just before the launch of Chandrayaan 1. If the mission is successful, it will be yet another feather in the cap for ISRO whose reputation in this field has grown exponentially. (With inputs from ANI)

How is Chandrayaan-2 different from Chandrayaan-1

Chandrayaan-2 touchdown tonight: Here's why ISRO went after Moon's unexplored South Pole

Hours before India's ambitious lunar mission <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/all-eyes-on-indias-ambitious-lunar-mission-chandrayaan-2-touch-down-tonight-247882">Chandrayaan-2</a>'s soft landing on the surface of the moon, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday posted a humorous message on Twitter featuring the spacecraft's Lunar Orbiter extending good wishes to the Lander ahead of the historic moment.

"It was great travelling with you so far Vikram. Best of luck! I hope you reach the South Pole soon," the Lunar Orbiter says while releasing Lander Vikram. To this Vikram replies, "It was quite the journey indeed! I'll see you around - in the orbit."

"We have the same wishes for Vikram, Orbiter. Want to stay in touch with Vikram and Pragyan as they make their way to the untouched lunar South Pole and uncover its many mysteries? Then keep an eye out for the next edition of CY2 Chronicles!," the ISRO tweeted.

The Lander Vikram of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chandrayaan-2-a-milestone-for-the-entire-world-former-nasa-astronaut-247874">Chandrayaan-2</a> is named after Dr Vikram A Sarabhai, the father of the Indian Space Programme. It is designed to function for one lunar day, which is equivalent to about 14 Earth days.

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Vikram has the capability to communicate with Indian Deep Space Network (IDSN) at Byalalu near Bangalore, as well as with the orbiter and rover. While the Lander weighing 1,471 kg is designed to execute a soft landing on the lunar surface, the Rover, a 6-wheeled robotic vehicle named Pragyan, can travel up to 500 m and it leverages solar energy for its functioning.

It can only communicate with the Lander, which was separated from the orbiter on September 2 at 1.15 pm, entering a descending orbit around the Moon.

Pragyan is housed inside the Lander Vikram and it will roll out and deliver scientific payloads to conduct surface and subsurface experiments.

The lander is expected to touch down near the South Pole of the Moon in the early hours of Saturday morning.

With this, India will become the first country to land close to the lunar South Pole on its first attempt.Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be at the ISRO around midnight to watch the event.

Over 60 high school students across the country who cleared an online space quiz last month will watch the soft landing of the mission with the Prime Minister.

The Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft will be the first Indian expedition to carry out a soft landing on the lunar surface.

This mission will make India the fourth country after the US, Russia, and China to conduct a soft landing on the moon.After revolving around the Earth's orbit for nearly 23 days, the craft began its journey to the moon on August 14.

The mission took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 22.India's second mission to the moon was approved by the cabinet in September 2008, just before the launch of Chandrayaan 1.&nbsp; 
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Hours before India's ambitious lunar mission Chandrayaan-2's soft landing on the surface of the moon, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday posted a humorous message on Twitter featuring the spacecraft's Lunar Orbiter extending good wishes to the Lander ahead of the historic moment.

Hours before India's ambitious lunar mission Chandrayaan-2's soft landing on the surface of the moon, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday posted a humorous message on Twitter featuring the spacecraft's Lunar Orbiter extending good wishes to the Lander ahead of the historic moment. "It was great travelling with you so far Vikram. Best of luck! I hope you reach the South Pole soon," the Lunar Orbiter says while releasing Lander Vikram. To this Vikram replies, "It was quite the journey indeed! I'll see you around - in the orbit." "We have the same wishes for Vikram, Orbiter. Want to stay in touch with Vikram and Pragyan as they make their way to the untouched lunar South Pole and uncover its many mysteries? Then keep an eye out for the next edition of CY2 Chronicles!," the ISRO tweeted. The Lander Vikram of Chandrayaan-2 is named after Dr Vikram A Sarabhai, the father of the Indian Space Programme. It is designed to function for one lunar day, which is equivalent to about 14 Earth days. We have the same wishes for Vikram, Orbiter. Want to stay in touch with Vikram and Pragyan as they make their way to the untouched lunar South Pole and uncover its many mysteries? Then keep an eye out for the next edition of #CY2Chronicles! pic.twitter.com/2iA8W2lxtR — ISRO (@isro) September 6, 2019 × Vikram has the capability to communicate with Indian Deep Space Network (IDSN) at Byalalu near Bangalore, as well as with the orbiter and rover. While the Lander weighing 1,471 kg is designed to execute a soft landing on the lunar surface, the Rover, a 6-wheeled robotic vehicle named Pragyan, can travel up to 500 m and it leverages solar energy for its functioning. It can only communicate with the Lander, which was separated from the orbiter on September 2 at 1.15 pm, entering a descending orbit around the Moon. Pragyan is housed inside the Lander Vikram and it will roll out and deliver scientific payloads to conduct surface and subsurface experiments. The lander is expected to touch down near the South Pole of the Moon in the early hours of Saturday morning. With this, India will become the first country to land close to the lunar South Pole on its first attempt.Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be at the ISRO around midnight to watch the event. Over 60 high school students across the country who cleared an online space quiz last month will watch the soft landing of the mission with the Prime Minister. The Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft will be the first Indian expedition to carry out a soft landing on the lunar surface. This mission will make India the fourth country after the US, Russia, and China to conduct a soft landing on the moon.After revolving around the Earth's orbit for nearly 23 days, the craft began its journey to the moon on August 14. The mission took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 22.India's second mission to the moon was approved by the cabinet in September 2008, just before the launch of Chandrayaan 1.

Mission Chandrayaan-2: In ISRO's cartoon, Vikram and Orbiter extend good wishes to each other

India's lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 is all set to make its soft landing on the moon. Mission has completed all of its de-orbiting maneuvers. Landing on the moon is expected on September 7. Watch this video to know more.

Chandrayaan-2 completes second maneuver, Vikram lander ready for descent

The second de-orbiting maneuver for Chandrayan2 spacecraft was performed successfully in the wee hours of Wednesday, informed Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

"The maneuver was performed successfully today (September 04, 2019) beginning at 0342 hours Indian Standard Time (IST) as planned, using the onboard propulsion system," the space agency said in a statement.

The duration of the maneuver was 9 seconds and the orbit of Vikram Lander is 35 km x 101 km.

Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter continues to orbit the Moon in an orbit of 96 km x 125 km and both the Orbiter and Lander are healthy, the space agency said.

With this maneuver the required orbit for the Vikram Lander to commence it descent towards the surface of the Moon is achieved.

"The Lander is scheduled to powered descent between 0100 - 0200 hours IST on September 07, which will be then followed by touchdown of Lander between 0130 - 0230 hours IST," it said.

The Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft will be the first Indian expedition to carry out a soft landing on the lunar surface.

This mission will make India the fourth country after the US, Russia, and China to conduct a soft landing on the moon.After revolving around the Earth's orbit for nearly 23 days, the craft began its journey to the moon on August 14.

The mission took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 22. 
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The second de-orbiting maneuver for Chandrayan2 spacecraft was performed successfully in the wee hours of Wednesday, informed Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

The second de-orbiting maneuver for Chandrayan2 spacecraft was performed successfully in the wee hours of Wednesday, informed Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). "The maneuver was performed successfully today (September 04, 2019) beginning at 0342 hours Indian Standard Time (IST) as planned, using the onboard propulsion system," the space agency said in a statement. The duration of the maneuver was 9 seconds and the orbit of Vikram Lander is 35 km x 101 km. Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter continues to orbit the Moon in an orbit of 96 km x 125 km and both the Orbiter and Lander are healthy, the space agency said. With this maneuver the required orbit for the Vikram Lander to commence it descent towards the surface of the Moon is achieved. "The Lander is scheduled to powered descent between 0100 - 0200 hours IST on September 07, which will be then followed by touchdown of Lander between 0130 - 0230 hours IST," it said. The Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft will be the first Indian expedition to carry out a soft landing on the lunar surface. This mission will make India the fourth country after the US, Russia, and China to conduct a soft landing on the moon.After revolving around the Earth's orbit for nearly 23 days, the craft began its journey to the moon on August 14. The mission took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 22.

Chandrayaan-2 completes second de-orbiting maneuver successfully: ISRO

Chandrayaan-2 successfully performed its first de-orbiting manoeuvre on Tuesday bringing the mission one step closer to landing on the moon.&nbsp;

The four-second long manoeuvre was performed using the onboard propulsion system at 8:50 am (IST), the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said in a statement.

"The orbit of Vikram Lander is 104 km x 128 km. Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter continues to orbit the Moon in the existing orbit and both the Orbiter and Lander are healthy," the statement added.&nbsp;

The next de-orbiting manoeuvre is scheduled between 3:30 and 4:30 am (IST) on September 4.&nbsp;

Earlier on Monday, the Vikram Lander had successfully separated from the Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter.&nbsp;

The spacecraft will be the first Indian expedition to carry out a soft landing on the lunar surface.&nbsp;This mission will make India the fourth country after the US, Russia, and China to conduct a soft landing on the moon.&nbsp;

After revolving around the Earth's orbit for nearly 23 days, the craft began its journey to the moon on August 14.&nbsp;

The mission took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 22 and is expected to land on September 7.

Chandrayaan-2 successfully performed its first de-orbiting manoeuvre on Tuesday bringing the mission one step closer to landing on the moon. The four-second long manoeuvre was performed using the onboard propulsion system at 8:50 am (IST), the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said in a statement.

Chandrayaan-2 successfully performed its first de-orbiting manoeuvre on Tuesday bringing the mission one step closer to landing on the moon. The four-second long manoeuvre was performed using the onboard propulsion system at 8:50 am (IST), the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said in a statement. "The orbit of Vikram Lander is 104 km x 128 km. Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter continues to orbit the Moon in the existing orbit and both the Orbiter and Lander are healthy," the statement added. The next de-orbiting manoeuvre is scheduled between 3:30 and 4:30 am (IST) on September 4. Earlier on Monday, the Vikram Lander had successfully separated from the Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter. The spacecraft will be the first Indian expedition to carry out a soft landing on the lunar surface. This mission will make India the fourth country after the US, Russia, and China to conduct a soft landing on the moon. After revolving around the Earth's orbit for nearly 23 days, the craft began its journey to the moon on August 14. The mission took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 22 and is expected to land on September 7.

Chandrayaan-2 performs first de-orbiting manoeuvre: ISRO

Chandrayaan 2 inching closer to Moon, completed final manoeuvre in Lunar orbit.

Chandrayaan 2 completed final maneuver in Lunar orbit

By Nicholas Borroz

India’s Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft has settled into lunar orbit, ahead of its scheduled Moon landing on September 7. If it succeeds India will join a very select club, now comprising the former Soviet Union, the United States and China.

As with all previous Moon missions, national prestige is a big part of India’s Moon shot. But there are some colder calculations behind it as well. Space is poised to become a much bigger business, and both companies and countries are investing in the technological capability to ensure they reap the earthly rewards.

Last year private investment in space-related technology skyrocketed to $3.25 billion, according to the London-based Seraphim Capital – a 29 per cent increase on the previous year.

The list of interested governments is also growing. Along with China and India joining the lunar A-list, in the past decade eight countries have founded space agencies – Australia, Mexico, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates.

Of prime interest is carving out a piece of the market for making and launching commercial payloads. As much as we already depend on satellites now, this dependence will only grow.

In 2018 382 objects were launched into space. By 2040 it might easily be double that, with companies like Amazon planning “constellations”, composed of thousands of satellites, to provide telecommunication services.

The satellite business is just a start. The next big prize will be technology for “in-situ resource utilisation” – using materials from space for space operations. One example is extracting water from the Moon (which could also be split to provide oxygen and hydrogen-based rocket fuel). NASA’s administrator, Jim Bridenstine, has suggested Australian agencies and companies could play a key role in this.

All up, the potential gains from a slice of the space economy are huge. It is estimated the space economy could grow from about $350 billion now to more than US$1 trillion (and as possibly as much $2,700 billion) in 2040.

Launch affordability

At the height of its Apollo program to land on the Moon, NASA got more than 4 per cent of the US federal budget. As NASA gears up to return to the Moon and then go to Mars, its budget share is about 0.5 per cent.

In space money has most definitely become an object. But it’s a constraint that’s spurring innovation and opening up economic opportunities.

NASA pulled the pin on its space shuttle program in 2011 when the expected efficiencies of a resusable launch vehicle failed to pan out. Since then it has bought seats on Russian Soyuz rockets to get its astronauts into space. It is now paying SpaceX, the company founded by electric car king Elon Musk, to deliver space cargo.

SpaceX’s stellar trajectory, having entered the business a little more than a decade ago, demonstrates the possibilities for new players.

To get something into orbit using the space shuttle cost about $54,500 a kilogram. SpaceX says the cost of its Falcon 9 rocket and reuseable Dragon spacecraft is about $2,700 a kilogram. With costs falling, the space economy is poised to boom.

Choosing a niche

As the space economy grows, it’s likely different countries will come to occupy different niches. Specialisation will be the key to success, as happens for all industries.

In the hydrocarbon industry, for instance, some countries extract while others process. In the computer industry, some countries design while others manufacture. There will be similar niches in space. Governments’ policies will play a big part in determining which nation fills which niche.

There are three ways to think about niches.

First, function. A country could focus on space mining, for instance, or space observation. It could act as a space communication hub, or specialise in developing space-based weapons.

Luxembourg is an example of functional specialisation. Despite its small size, it punches above its weight in the satellite industry. Another example is Russia, which for now has a monopoly on transporting astronauts to the International Space Station.

Second, value-adding. A national economy can focus on lower or higher value-add processes. In telecommunications, for example, much of the design work is done in the United States, while much of the manufacturing happens in China. Both roles have benefits and drawbacks.

Third, blocs. Global production networks sometimes fragment. One can already see the potential for this happening between the United States and China. If it occurs, other countries must either align with one bloc or remain neutral.

Aligning with a large power ensures patronage, but also dependence. Being between blocs has its risks, but also provides opportunities to gain from each bloc and act as an intermediary.

The first space race, between the Soviet Union and the United States, was singularly driven by political will and government policy. The new space race is more complex, with private players taking the lead in many ways, but government priorities and policy are still crucial. They will determine which countries reach the heights, and which get left behind.

(Nicholas Borroz is PhD candidate in international business and comparative political economy, University of Auckland)

(This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the <a href="https://theconversation.com/india-has-it-right-nations-either-aim-for-the-moon-or-get-left-behind-in-the-space-economy-121497">original article</a>)

(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL.)&nbsp;&nbsp;

By Nicholas Borroz India’s Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft has settled into lunar orbit, ahead of its scheduled Moon landing on September 7. If it succeeds India will join a very select club, now comprising the former Soviet Union, the United States and China.

By Nicholas Borroz India’s Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft has settled into lunar orbit, ahead of its scheduled Moon landing on September 7. If it succeeds India will join a very select club, now comprising the former Soviet Union, the United States and China. As with all previous Moon missions, national prestige is a big part of India’s Moon shot. But there are some colder calculations behind it as well. Space is poised to become a much bigger business, and both companies and countries are investing in the technological capability to ensure they reap the earthly rewards. Last year private investment in space-related technology skyrocketed to $3.25 billion, according to the London-based Seraphim Capital – a 29 per cent increase on the previous year. The list of interested governments is also growing. Along with China and India joining the lunar A-list, in the past decade eight countries have founded space agencies – Australia, Mexico, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. Of prime interest is carving out a piece of the market for making and launching commercial payloads. As much as we already depend on satellites now, this dependence will only grow. In 2018 382 objects were launched into space. By 2040 it might easily be double that, with companies like Amazon planning “constellations”, composed of thousands of satellites, to provide telecommunication services. The satellite business is just a start. The next big prize will be technology for “in-situ resource utilisation” – using materials from space for space operations. One example is extracting water from the Moon (which could also be split to provide oxygen and hydrogen-based rocket fuel). NASA’s administrator, Jim Bridenstine, has suggested Australian agencies and companies could play a key role in this. All up, the potential gains from a slice of the space economy are huge. It is estimated the space economy could grow from about $350 billion now to more than US$1 trillion (and as possibly as much $2,700 billion) in 2040. Launch affordability At the height of its Apollo program to land on the Moon, NASA got more than 4 per cent of the US federal budget. As NASA gears up to return to the Moon and then go to Mars, its budget share is about 0.5 per cent. In space money has most definitely become an object. But it’s a constraint that’s spurring innovation and opening up economic opportunities. NASA pulled the pin on its space shuttle program in 2011 when the expected efficiencies of a resusable launch vehicle failed to pan out. Since then it has bought seats on Russian Soyuz rockets to get its astronauts into space. It is now paying SpaceX, the company founded by electric car king Elon Musk, to deliver space cargo. SpaceX’s stellar trajectory, having entered the business a little more than a decade ago, demonstrates the possibilities for new players. To get something into orbit using the space shuttle cost about $54,500 a kilogram. SpaceX says the cost of its Falcon 9 rocket and reuseable Dragon spacecraft is about $2,700 a kilogram. With costs falling, the space economy is poised to boom. Choosing a niche As the space economy grows, it’s likely different countries will come to occupy different niches. Specialisation will be the key to success, as happens for all industries. In the hydrocarbon industry, for instance, some countries extract while others process. In the computer industry, some countries design while others manufacture. There will be similar niches in space. Governments’ policies will play a big part in determining which nation fills which niche. There are three ways to think about niches. First, function. A country could focus on space mining, for instance, or space observation. It could act as a space communication hub, or specialise in developing space-based weapons. Luxembourg is an example of functional specialisation. Despite its small size, it punches above its weight in the satellite industry. Another example is Russia, which for now has a monopoly on transporting astronauts to the International Space Station. Second, value-adding. A national economy can focus on lower or higher value-add processes. In telecommunications, for example, much of the design work is done in the United States, while much of the manufacturing happens in China. Both roles have benefits and drawbacks. Third, blocs. Global production networks sometimes fragment. One can already see the potential for this happening between the United States and China. If it occurs, other countries must either align with one bloc or remain neutral. Aligning with a large power ensures patronage, but also dependence. Being between blocs has its risks, but also provides opportunities to gain from each bloc and act as an intermediary. The first space race, between the Soviet Union and the United States, was singularly driven by political will and government policy. The new space race is more complex, with private players taking the lead in many ways, but government priorities and policy are still crucial. They will determine which countries reach the heights, and which get left behind. (Nicholas Borroz is PhD candidate in international business and comparative political economy, University of Auckland) (This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article) (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL.)

India has it right: Nations either aim for the Moon or get left behind in the space economy

The Chandrayaan 2 captured the first image of the Moon, released by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday, in another milestone for India's space mission.

Breaking News: Chandrayaan-2 captures first image of Moon

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) released the first image of Moon captured by Chandrayaan 2.

The image was captured at the height of about 2650 kilometres from the lunar surface on August 21, 2019. Mare Orientale basin and Apollo craters of Moon are identified in the picture.

ISRO chief K Sivan on Tuesday announced that Chandrayaan 2 had successfully <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/important-step-in-landmark-journey-to-moon-pm-modi-on-chandrayaan-2-entering-lunar-orbit-244403">entered the lunar orbit</a> and its soft landing on the moon will take place on September 7.

The Lunar Orbit Insertion (LOI) manoeuvre which took a little over 28 minutes was completed at 9:02 am.

Chandrayaan will attempt to make a landing on the moon next month.

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Chandrayaan-2 will explore a region of the moon where no mission has ever set foot. The spacecraft consists of an orbiter, a lander, and a rover together referred to as "composite body".

The spacecraft will be the first Indian expedition to attempt a soft landing on the lunar surface. This mission will make India the fourth country after the US, Russia, and China to carry out a soft landing on the moon.&nbsp;

PM Modi congratulated ISRO&nbsp;on Chandrayaan 2 entering the moon's orbit.

In a tweet, Modi said this was an important step in the landmark journey to the moon.

"Congratulations to Team ISRO on Chandrayaan 2 entering the moon's orbit. This is an important step in the landmark journey to the moon. Best wishes for its successful culmination," the Prime Minister said.

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) released the first image of Moon captured by Chandrayaan 2. The image was captured at the height of about 2650 kilometres from the lunar surface on August 21, 2019.

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) released the first image of Moon captured by Chandrayaan 2. The image was captured at the height of about 2650 kilometres from the lunar surface on August 21, 2019. Mare Orientale basin and Apollo craters of Moon are identified in the picture. ISRO chief K Sivan on Tuesday announced that Chandrayaan 2 had successfully entered the lunar orbit and its soft landing on the moon will take place on September 7. The Lunar Orbit Insertion (LOI) manoeuvre which took a little over 28 minutes was completed at 9:02 am. Chandrayaan will attempt to make a landing on the moon next month. ISRO: First Moon image captured by #Chandrayaan2 #VikramLander taken at a height of about 2650 km from Lunar surface on August 21, 2019. Mare Orientale basin and Apollo craters are identified in the picture. pic.twitter.com/eKTncvjexT — ANI (@ANI) August 22, 2019 × Chandrayaan-2 will explore a region of the moon where no mission has ever set foot. The spacecraft consists of an orbiter, a lander, and a rover together referred to as "composite body". The spacecraft will be the first Indian expedition to attempt a soft landing on the lunar surface. This mission will make India the fourth country after the US, Russia, and China to carry out a soft landing on the moon. PM Modi congratulated ISRO on Chandrayaan 2 entering the moon's orbit. In a tweet, Modi said this was an important step in the landmark journey to the moon. "Congratulations to Team ISRO on Chandrayaan 2 entering the moon's orbit. This is an important step in the landmark journey to the moon. Best wishes for its successful culmination," the Prime Minister said.

ISRO releases first image of Moon captured by Chandrayaan-2

The Indian Space Research Organisation on Tuesday successfully fired the liquid engine of Chandrayaan-2 and inserted the spacecraft in an orbit around the Moon. Chandrayaan-2 is set to land on Moon on September 7, 2019.

Chandrayaan-2 successfully enters Moon's orbit

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/over-40-dead-100-injured-as-blast-rips-through-wedding-party-in-afghanistans-kabul-243740">Over 40 dead, 100 injured as blast rips through wedding party in Afghanistan's Kabul</a>

At least 40 people are feared dead and over 100 injured following a deadly suicide-bomb blast in Darulaman area of Kabul city on Saturday night, a senior Afghan official said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chandrayaan-2-to-land-on-lunar-south-polar-region-on-september-7-isro-243733">Chandrayaan-2 to land on lunar south polar region on September 7: ISRO</a>

Chandrayaan-2, the second generation moon mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will land on the lunar south polar region on September 7, ISRO said on Sunday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-bhutan-agree-to-explore-new-areas-of-bilateral-cooperation-243739">PM Modi, Bhutan's Lotay Tshering to look at new areas, such as healthcare &amp; education: Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale</a>

Moving beyond the hydropower sector, India and Bhutan on Saturday agreed to explore new areas of bilateral cooperation including healthcare, education, science, and technology during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Himalayan nation.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/defiant-hong-kong-protesters-vow-huge-rally-despite-beijing-threats-243746">Defiant Hong Kong protesters vow huge rally despite Beijing threats</a>

Hong Kong democracy activists are hoping to get out a huge crowd later Sunday in a bid to show the city's leaders that their protest movement remains defiant despite increasingly stark warnings from Beijing.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-limps-back-to-normalcy-internet-telephone-services-restored-schools-to-reopen-tomorrow-243742">Jammu and Kashmir limps back to normalcy: Internet, telephone services restored, schools to reopen tomorrow</a>

Jammu and Kashmir is on the path to normalcy as the administration has eased communication restrictions and is making sure that all government offices and schools are functional by next week. 
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Over 40 dead, 100 injured as blast rips through wedding party in Afghanistan's Kabul At least 40 people are feared dead and over 100 injured following a deadly suicide-bomb blast in Darulaman area of Kabul city on Saturday night, a senior Afghan official said.

Over 40 dead, 100 injured as blast rips through wedding party in Afghanistan's Kabul At least 40 people are feared dead and over 100 injured following a deadly suicide-bomb blast in Darulaman area of Kabul city on Saturday night, a senior Afghan official said. Chandrayaan-2 to land on lunar south polar region on September 7: ISRO Chandrayaan-2, the second generation moon mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will land on the lunar south polar region on September 7, ISRO said on Sunday. PM Modi, Bhutan's Lotay Tshering to look at new areas, such as healthcare & education: Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale Moving beyond the hydropower sector, India and Bhutan on Saturday agreed to explore new areas of bilateral cooperation including healthcare, education, science, and technology during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Himalayan nation. Defiant Hong Kong protesters vow huge rally despite Beijing threats Hong Kong democracy activists are hoping to get out a huge crowd later Sunday in a bid to show the city's leaders that their protest movement remains defiant despite increasingly stark warnings from Beijing. Jammu and Kashmir limps back to normalcy: Internet, telephone services restored, schools to reopen tomorrow Jammu and Kashmir is on the path to normalcy as the administration has eased communication restrictions and is making sure that all government offices and schools are functional by next week.

Actor Priyanka Chopra seems immensely proud of the women scientists behind ISRO`s latest mission Chandrayaan 2.As India made history by successfully launching the country`s second indigenous mission to the Moon, Priyanka hailed the ladies in-charge behind the mission- Muthayya Vanitha and Ritu Karidhal and thanked them for setting a great example!

"So inspired by the women behind #Chandrayaan2: #MuthayyaVanitha &amp; #RituKaridhal. This is literally what I wanted to be growing up &amp; these women have shown me it can be a reality. Thank you girls for setting such a great example. So proud of team ISRO," the 37-year old tweeted.

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Tad late, but the `Mary Kom` actor joined an array of Bollywood celebrities who stormed the social media to congratulate Indian Space Research Organisation. From Akshay Kumar to Shah Rukh Khan, people from the celluloid world were all proud of ISRO`s achievement.

Chandrayaan-2 is India`s first space mission that will conduct a soft landing on the moon`s South Polar Region. The mission makes India 4th country to the soft-land rover on the surface of the moon after Russia, USA, and China.&nbsp;

Actor Priyanka Chopra seems immensely proud of the women scientists behind ISRO`s latest mission Chandrayaan 2.As India made history by successfully launching the country`s second indigenous mission to the Moon, Priyanka hailed the ladies in-charge behind the mission- Muthayya Vanitha and Ritu Karidhal and thanked them for setting a great example!

Actor Priyanka Chopra seems immensely proud of the women scientists behind ISRO`s latest mission Chandrayaan 2.As India made history by successfully launching the country`s second indigenous mission to the Moon, Priyanka hailed the ladies in-charge behind the mission- Muthayya Vanitha and Ritu Karidhal and thanked them for setting a great example! "So inspired by the women behind #Chandrayaan2: #MuthayyaVanitha & #RituKaridhal. This is literally what I wanted to be growing up & these women have shown me it can be a reality. Thank you girls for setting such a great example. So proud of team ISRO," the 37-year old tweeted. So inspired by the women behind #Chandrayaan2: #MuthayyaVanitha & #RituKaridhal. This is literally what I wanted to be growing up & these women have shown me it can be a reality. Thank you girls for setting such a great example. So proud of team @isro 🇮🇳 🎥Courtesy:@PIB_India pic.twitter.com/9W9MTknJ0B — PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) July 25, 2019 × Tad late, but the `Mary Kom` actor joined an array of Bollywood celebrities who stormed the social media to congratulate Indian Space Research Organisation. From Akshay Kumar to Shah Rukh Khan, people from the celluloid world were all proud of ISRO`s achievement. Chandrayaan-2 is India`s first space mission that will conduct a soft landing on the moon`s South Polar Region. The mission makes India 4th country to the soft-land rover on the surface of the moon after Russia, USA, and China.

Priyanka Chopra hails women behind Chandrayaan-2 mission

The first earthbound orbit-raising manoeuvre for Chandryaan-2 spacecraft has been performed successfully on Wednesday, according to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

The manoeuvre was performed at 2:52 pm as planned, using the onboard propulsion system for a firing duration of 57 seconds.

The second orbit raising manoeuvre is scheduled on July 26 at 1:09 am, the space agency said.

A Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) Mark III, carrying the Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft, had lifted off at 2.43 pm on Monday from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.

This came exactly a week after the mission was aborted following the detection of a technical glitch less than an hour before the launch.

In the run-up to the launch, the ISRO, on its Twitter handle, put out regular updates about preparations.

Chandrayaan-2 will explore a region of the moon where no mission has ever set foot.&nbsp;

The spacecraft consists of an orbiter, a lander and a rover together referred to as "composite body".&nbsp;

The landing on the moon`s south polar region is expected on September 6 this year.

The spacecraft will be the first Indian expedition to attempt a soft landing on the lunar surface.

This mission will make India the fourth country after the US, Russia, and China to carry out a soft landing on the moon.&nbsp;

The first earthbound orbit-raising manoeuvre for Chandryaan-2 spacecraft has been performed successfully on Wednesday, according to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

The first earthbound orbit-raising manoeuvre for Chandryaan-2 spacecraft has been performed successfully on Wednesday, according to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The manoeuvre was performed at 2:52 pm as planned, using the onboard propulsion system for a firing duration of 57 seconds. The second orbit raising manoeuvre is scheduled on July 26 at 1:09 am, the space agency said. A Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) Mark III, carrying the Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft, had lifted off at 2.43 pm on Monday from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. This came exactly a week after the mission was aborted following the detection of a technical glitch less than an hour before the launch. In the run-up to the launch, the ISRO, on its Twitter handle, put out regular updates about preparations. Chandrayaan-2 will explore a region of the moon where no mission has ever set foot. The spacecraft consists of an orbiter, a lander and a rover together referred to as "composite body". The landing on the moon`s south polar region is expected on September 6 this year. The spacecraft will be the first Indian expedition to attempt a soft landing on the lunar surface. This mission will make India the fourth country after the US, Russia, and China to carry out a soft landing on the moon.

First earth bound orbit-raising maneuver for Chandrayaan-2 successfully performed

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