ISRO chairman K Sivan has confirmed that communication has been lost with lander Vikram 2.1 km from the moon’s surface and data is being analysed further.

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The entire country is waiting with bated breath for the ultimate moment in the history of India – the landing of Indian Space Research Organisation's Chandrayaan-2 on the south pole of the moon – a place where no man or man-made mission has ever landed before.

ISRO loses contact with Chandrayaan-2's Vikram lander

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All eyes are on Chandrayaan-2 as India’s second mission to the Moon after 2008’s Chandrayaan-1, makes its landing there today, at 1.55 AM.

Chandrayaan-2: India to land on the Moon at 1.55 am

Chandrayaan-2 Mission Is All Set To Herald A New Era In India's Space Science On #WionEdit, Palki looks at Chandrayaan-2, its objectives & unique features. If successful, this mission will enable India to lead the world in lunar research & explore answers to various questions in lunar and space research. India has always been a heavyweight in science with remarkable achievements by scientists such as Meghnad Saha, Satyendranath Bose & GN Ramachandran, among others. This mission will cement India's rise in science & herald a new era in space research & astronomy.

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Former NASA astronaut Jerry M Linenger on Thursday said that landing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chandrayaan-2-completes-second-de-orbiting-maneuver-successfully-isro-247492">Chandrayaan-2 on the south pole of the moon</a> is a milestone for the entire world and not just India.

"The south pole of the moon is a fantastic region to explore. That is why the entire planet will benefit from the mission. This is not just a milestone for India but the entire world," Linenger told ANI.

The former NASA astronaut is in the country to promote a special program on India's space mission <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chandrayaan-2-performs-first-de-orbiting-manoeuvre-isro-247277">Chandrayaan-2</a>, featuring him as space analyst.

"India is about to land Chandrayaan 2 on the south pole of the moon. There are great challenges since no one has ever been there before but the Vikram lander onboard the spacecraft is also very capable," Linenger said.

He said that the most important task for the mission will be to explore whether there is water on the natural satellite.

"The Chandrayaan-2 has already carried out some of the difficult tasks like de-orbiting but landing on the surface of the moon will be the toughest part. There is a possibility of tumbling if the landing spot is slanted. I will definitely be on the edge of my seat," he said.

Watch: Chandrayaan-2 completes second maneuver, Vikram lander ready for descent

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Linenger had gone on the space shuttle and spent five months on the Russian space station 'MIR'.

"I am here to celebrate this great accomplishment with the people of India. During our live show, I am going to be trying to give people some insight into the mission from my own experience. I am very excited. I am keeping my fingers crossed that everything goes well," he said.

"No matter the outcome, it will be a success, not only for India but the planet," he added.

The Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft will be the first-ever expedition to the south pole of the moon.

This mission will make India the fourth country after the US, Russia, and China to conduct a soft landing on the lunar surface.

The Lander is scheduled to land on the surface of the moon on September 7.

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.&nbsp;

Former NASA astronaut Jerry M Linenger on Thursday said that landing Chandrayaan-2 on the south pole of the moon is a milestone for the entire world and not just India.

Former NASA astronaut Jerry M Linenger on Thursday said that landing Chandrayaan-2 on the south pole of the moon is a milestone for the entire world and not just India. "The south pole of the moon is a fantastic region to explore. That is why the entire planet will benefit from the mission. This is not just a milestone for India but the entire world," Linenger told ANI. The former NASA astronaut is in the country to promote a special program on India's space mission Chandrayaan-2, featuring him as space analyst. "India is about to land Chandrayaan 2 on the south pole of the moon. There are great challenges since no one has ever been there before but the Vikram lander onboard the spacecraft is also very capable," Linenger said. He said that the most important task for the mission will be to explore whether there is water on the natural satellite. "The Chandrayaan-2 has already carried out some of the difficult tasks like de-orbiting but landing on the surface of the moon will be the toughest part. There is a possibility of tumbling if the landing spot is slanted. I will definitely be on the edge of my seat," he said. Watch: Chandrayaan-2 completes second maneuver, Vikram lander ready for descent × Linenger had gone on the space shuttle and spent five months on the Russian space station 'MIR'. "I am here to celebrate this great accomplishment with the people of India. During our live show, I am going to be trying to give people some insight into the mission from my own experience. I am very excited. I am keeping my fingers crossed that everything goes well," he said. "No matter the outcome, it will be a success, not only for India but the planet," he added. The Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft will be the first-ever expedition to the south pole of the moon. This mission will make India the fourth country after the US, Russia, and China to conduct a soft landing on the lunar surface. The Lander is scheduled to land on the surface of the moon on September 7. 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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Russia is backing India in its f<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/with-gaganyaan-isros-race-to-the-top-gains-velocity-194013">irst manned mission to space--Gaganyaan</a> by training the&nbsp;astronauts.&nbsp;

Gaganyaan will be sent in the year 2022.&nbsp;

By November of 2019, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/astronauts-on-human-space-mission-gaganyaan-mostly-to-be-pilots-hints-isro-191252">four selected Indian astronauts</a> will go to Russia for 15 months training at the&nbsp;Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center.&nbsp;It will be followed by training in India for six to eight months.

Given increased cooperation between India and Russia for the Gaganyaan mission, a&nbsp;special Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) unit will be established in Indian mission in Moscow.

Glavkosmos, a Russian launch service provider and a subsidiary of the state corporation Roscosmos had signed a contract with ISRO for the training of&nbsp;Indian&nbsp;astronauts.

India is taking help from Russia for Gaganyaan because of the country's huge experience in terms of human space flight and sees the&nbsp;latter as a reliable long term partner over the last 50 years. Russia is helping adapt its technology for Indian requirement.&nbsp; 
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During National Security Advisor Ajit Doval's visit to Russia last week, he met with&nbsp;Roscosmos's Director General Dmitry Rogozin.

A release from&nbsp;Roscosmos said, "The sides discussed possible Indian crewed flight carrier rocket aerodynamic tests, as well as piloted vehicle and crew rescue system. It is planned to reach an agreement until the end of August 2019."&nbsp;

Adding further Roscosmos said, "Russia and India are expecting to negotiate the contracts to supply windows, crew seats and spacesuits for the Indian crewed mission."

PM Modi announced Rs 10,000 crore Gaganyaan project during his Independence day speech on August 15, 2018.

The mission involves three members of Indian crew being sent to space for seven days.

After this manned mission, India will be the fourth country after Russia, US and China to send humans in space.

Russia is backing India in its first manned mission to space--Gaganyaan by training the astronauts. Gaganyaan will be sent in the year 2022. By November of 2019, four selected Indian astronauts will go to Russia for 15 months training at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center.

Russia is backing India in its first manned mission to space--Gaganyaan by training the astronauts. Gaganyaan will be sent in the year 2022. By November of 2019, four selected Indian astronauts will go to Russia for 15 months training at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center. It will be followed by training in India for six to eight months. Given increased cooperation between India and Russia for the Gaganyaan mission, a special Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) unit will be established in Indian mission in Moscow. Glavkosmos, a Russian launch service provider and a subsidiary of the state corporation Roscosmos had signed a contract with ISRO for the training of Indian astronauts. India is taking help from Russia for Gaganyaan because of the country's huge experience in terms of human space flight and sees the latter as a reliable long term partner over the last 50 years. Russia is helping adapt its technology for Indian requirement. During National Security Advisor Ajit Doval's visit to Russia last week, he met with Roscosmos's Director General Dmitry Rogozin. A release from Roscosmos said, "The sides discussed possible Indian crewed flight carrier rocket aerodynamic tests, as well as piloted vehicle and crew rescue system. It is planned to reach an agreement until the end of August 2019." Adding further Roscosmos said, "Russia and India are expecting to negotiate the contracts to supply windows, crew seats and spacesuits for the Indian crewed mission." PM Modi announced Rs 10,000 crore Gaganyaan project during his Independence day speech on August 15, 2018. The mission involves three members of Indian crew being sent to space for seven days. After this manned mission, India will be the fourth country after Russia, US and China to send humans in space.

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The Vikram Lander successfully separated from Chandrayaan-2&nbsp;on Monday, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said.

The Chandrayaan-2 orbiter continues to orbit the Moon in its existing orbit.

The Vikram Lander is currently located in an orbit of 119 km x 127 km, ISRO further said.

The next maneuver is scheduled on September 3.

Yesterday, Chandrayaan-2 successfully performed it's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/fifth-and-final-lunar-bound-orbit-maneuver-for-chandrayaan-2-performed-successfully-isro-247032https://www.wionews.com/india-news/fifth-and-final-lunar-bound-orbit-maneuver-for-chandrayaan-2-performed-successfully-isro-247032">final and fifth lunar bound orbit maneuver</a> using the onboard propulsion system.

Chandrayaan-2 will explore a region of the moon where no mission has ever set foot.

Watch:&nbsp;Chandrayaan-2 captures first image of Moon

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The spacecraft consists of an orbiter, a lander, and a rover together referred to as "composite body".

This mission will make India the fourth country after the US, Russia, and China to carry out a soft landing on the moon.

The mission took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 22.&nbsp;

The Vikram Lander successfully separated from Chandrayaan-2 on Monday, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said. The Chandrayaan-2 orbiter continues to orbit the Moon in its existing orbit.

The Vikram Lander successfully separated from Chandrayaan-2 on Monday, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said. The Chandrayaan-2 orbiter continues to orbit the Moon in its existing orbit. The Vikram Lander is currently located in an orbit of 119 km x 127 km, ISRO further said. The next maneuver is scheduled on September 3. Yesterday, Chandrayaan-2 successfully performed it's final and fifth lunar bound orbit maneuver using the onboard propulsion system. Chandrayaan-2 will explore a region of the moon where no mission has ever set foot. Watch: Chandrayaan-2 captures first image of Moon The spacecraft consists of an orbiter, a lander, and a rover together referred to as "composite body". This mission will make India the fourth country after the US, Russia, and China to carry out a soft landing on the moon. The mission took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 22.

Vikram Lander successfully separated from Chandrayaan-2: ISRO

The final and fifth <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/third-lunar-bound-orbit-maneuver-for-chandrayaan-2-performed-successfully-isro-246182">lunar bound orbit maneuver for Chandrayaan-2</a> spacecraft was performed successfully using the onboard propulsion system on Sunday, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said.

The duration of the maneuver was 52 seconds.&nbsp;

The orbit achieved is 119 km x 127 km, ISRO added.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/important-step-in-landmark-journey-to-moon-pm-modi-on-chandrayaan-2-entering-lunar-orbit-244403">Also read:&nbsp;Important step in landmark journey to Moon: PM Modi on Chandrayaan-2 entering lunar orbit</a>

The next operation is the separation of Vikram Lander from Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter, which is scheduled on September 2.

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".

This mission will make India the fourth country after the US, Russia, and China to carry out a soft landing on the moon.

The mission took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 22.&nbsp;

The final and fifth lunar bound orbit maneuver for Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft was performed successfully using the onboard propulsion system on Sunday, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said.

The final and fifth lunar bound orbit maneuver for Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft was performed successfully using the onboard propulsion system on Sunday, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said. The duration of the maneuver was 52 seconds. The orbit achieved is 119 km x 127 km, ISRO added. Also read: Important step in landmark journey to Moon: PM Modi on Chandrayaan-2 entering lunar orbit The next operation is the separation of Vikram Lander from Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter, which is scheduled on September 2. 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". This mission will make India the fourth country after the US, Russia, and China to carry out a soft landing on the moon. The mission took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 22.

Fifth and final lunar-bound orbit maneuver for Chandrayaan-2 performed successfully: ISRO

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ISRO Chairman briefs media after successful Lunar Orbit Insertion of Chandrayaan-2. After the Chandrayaan-2's insertion into the lunar orbit, ISRO will carry out four more orbit maneuvers (August 21, 28, 30 and September 1) to enter it into its final orbit passing over lunar poles at a distance of about 100 km from the Moon's surface. It is expected to land on Moon's south pole on September 7.

ISRO Chairman briefs media after successful Lunar Orbit Insertion of Chandrayaan-2

India's second lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 was successfully placed into Lunar (Moon) orbit on Tuesday. It is expected to land on Moon's south pole on September 7. After Chandrayaan-2's insertion into the lunar orbit, ISRO will carry out four more orbit maneuvers (August 21, 28, 30 and September 1) to enter it into its final orbit passing over lunar poles at a distance of about 100 km from the Moon's surface.

ISRO: Chandrayaan-2 to soon enter final lunar orbit

India's second lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 was successfully placed into Lunar (Moon) orbit on Tuesday. It is expected to land on Moon's south pole on September 7. Watch this video to know more.

India: Chandrayaan-2 successfully placed into lunar orbit

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

The insertion of India's spacecraft to the moon, Chandrayaan-2, into the lunar orbit was tense 30-minute operation, said Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman K Sivan. Watch this video to know more.

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India second lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 was successfully placed into Lunar (Moon) orbit on Tuesday. It is expected to land on Moon's south pole on September 7 between 1:00 am to 2:00 am. Watch this video to know more.

WION Dispatch: Chandrayaan-2 achieves another milestone, enters into lunar orbit

India's second lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 was successfully placed into Lunar (Moon) orbit on Tuesday. It is expected to land on Moon's south pole on September 7. After Chandrayaan-2's insertion into the lunar orbit, ISRO will carry out four more orbit maneuvers (August 21, 28, 30 and September 1) to enter it into its final orbit passing over lunar poles at a distance of about 100 km from the Moon's surface. #Chandrayaan2 #ISRO #Moon

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Several scientific challenges for ISRO and Chandrayaan-2. Only 3 nations have managed soft landing on Moon. The final descent to the moon of critical importance. Right speed and the right angle of descent are very important. Watch this video to know more.

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