<p>US space agency NASA has found the debris of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/what-is-next-after-isro-locates-lander-vikram-248475">Chandrayaan 2's lander, Vikram</a>, on the lunar surface, the agency tweeted late on Monday with images.</p>

<p>The image (tweeted by NASA) shows the Vikram Lander impact point and associated debris field.</p>

<p>NASA released an image taken by it's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) that showed the site of the spacecraft's impact (September 6 in India and September 7 in the US) and associated debris field, with parts scattered over almost two dozen locations spanning several kilometres.</p>

<p>"The Chandrayaan2 Vikram lander has been found by our NASAMoon mission, the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter." NASA said in a tweet.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a statement, NASA said it released a mosaic image of the site on September 26, inviting the public to search it for signs of the lander.</p>

<p>It added that a person named Shanmuga Subramanian contacted the LRO project with a positive identification of debris -- with the first piece found about 750 meters northwest of the main crash site.</p>

<p>Blasting off in July, emerging Asian giant India had hoped with its Chandrayaan-2 ("Moon Vehicle 2") mission to become just the fourth country after the United States, Russia and regional rival China to make a successful Moon landing and the first on the lunar south pole.</p>

<p>The main spacecraft, which remains in orbit around the Moon, dropped the unmanned lander Vikram for a descent that would take five days, but the probe went silent just 2.1 kilometres above the surface.</p>

<p>Days after the failed landing, the Indian Space Research Organization said it had located the lander but hadn't been able to establish communication.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from AFP)</em></p>


US space agency NASA has found the debris of Chandrayaan 2's lander, Vikram, on the lunar surface, the agency tweeted late on Monday with images. The image (tweeted by NASA) shows the Vikram Lander impact point and associated debris field.

US space agency NASA has found the debris of Chandrayaan 2's lander, Vikram, on the lunar surface, the agency tweeted late on Monday with images. The image (tweeted by NASA) shows the Vikram Lander impact point and associated debris field. NASA released an image taken by it's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) that showed the site of the spacecraft's impact (September 6 in India and September 7 in the US) and associated debris field, with parts scattered over almost two dozen locations spanning several kilometres. "The Chandrayaan2 Vikram lander has been found by our NASAMoon mission, the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter." NASA said in a tweet. The #Chandrayaan2 Vikram lander has been found by our @NASAMoon mission, the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. See the first mosaic of the impact site https://t.co/GA3JspCNuh pic.twitter.com/jaW5a63sAf — NASA (@NASA) December 2, 2019 × In a statement, NASA said it released a mosaic image of the site on September 26, inviting the public to search it for signs of the lander. It added that a person named Shanmuga Subramanian contacted the LRO project with a positive identification of debris -- with the first piece found about 750 meters northwest of the main crash site. Blasting off in July, emerging Asian giant India had hoped with its Chandrayaan-2 ("Moon Vehicle 2") mission to become just the fourth country after the United States, Russia and regional rival China to make a successful Moon landing and the first on the lunar south pole. The main spacecraft, which remains in orbit around the Moon, dropped the unmanned lander Vikram for a descent that would take five days, but the probe went silent just 2.1 kilometres above the surface. Days after the failed landing, the Indian Space Research Organization said it had located the lander but hadn't been able to establish communication. (With inputs from AFP)

Chandrayaan-2: NASA satellite finds India’s Vikram Moon Lander, releases images of impact site

<p>Nirbhay Kumar Upadhyay, a scientist who was a part of Chandrayaan-2 mission, on Friday said that his experience of working for this mission was very delightful and it was a great learning experience for him.</p>

<p>"Payloads are the instruments which give the scientific output for any mission. In Vikram lander, we have three payloads and I am part of one of the payloads and I have worked for the mechanical system of that payload. My experience while working for this mission was very delightful and exciting, the seniors are very helpful," said Upadhyay.</p>

<p>"It was a great learning experience, we are very excited. Tomorrow, we will hear that India has made history. I am very much excited like every ISROian and every Indian. We hope that everything will go fine," he added.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be at the ISRO around midnight to watch final descent of Chandrayaan 2. 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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>India's second mission to the moon was approved by the cabinet on September 2008, just before the launch of Chandrayaan 1.</p>


Nirbhay Kumar Upadhyay, a scientist who was a part of Chandrayaan-2 mission, on Friday said that his experience of working for this mission was very delightful and it was a great learning experience for him.

Nirbhay Kumar Upadhyay, a scientist who was a part of Chandrayaan-2 mission, on Friday said that his experience of working for this mission was very delightful and it was a great learning experience for him. "Payloads are the instruments which give the scientific output for any mission. In Vikram lander, we have three payloads and I am part of one of the payloads and I have worked for the mechanical system of that payload. My experience while working for this mission was very delightful and exciting, the seniors are very helpful," said Upadhyay. "It was a great learning experience, we are very excited. Tomorrow, we will hear that India has made history. I am very much excited like every ISROian and every Indian. We hope that everything will go fine," he added. 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. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be at the ISRO around midnight to watch final descent of Chandrayaan 2. 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. 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 on September 2008, just before the launch of Chandrayaan 1.

Chandrayaan-2 was a delightful experience: ISRO scientist

<p>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.</p>

<p>"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;</p>

<p><strong>Watch: PM Modi lauds ISRO scientists, tell them to be courageous</strong></p>

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<p>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."</p>

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<p>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.</p>

<p>"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;</p>

<p>The lander began its descent to the South Pole region of the moon on early Saturday morning.</p>


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

<p>The communication with Vikram lander was lost moments before its planned landing on the far side of the lunar surface.</p>

<p>Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman K Sivan announced that communication with Vikram lander was lost at 2.1 km from Lunar surface.</p>

<p>"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.</p>

<p>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;</p>

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<p>The Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter continues to orbit the Moon in its existing orbit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>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;</p>

<p>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.</p>


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.

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