Lander Vikram of Chandrayaan-2 made a successful rough breaking today, but in its final leg, communication was unfortunately lost.
ISRO Chief K Sivan, earlier tonight: 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. https://t.co/Z9MIKPJYCX pic.twitter.com/DJawDHhHjp
— ANI (@ANI) September 6, 2019
As the team at ISRO awaits to analyze the data, Twitterati shared words of encouragement and support for them:
ISRO Chief K Sivan, earlier tonight: 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. https://t.co/Z9MIKPJYCX pic.twitter.com/DJawDHhHjp
— ANI (@ANI) September 6, 2019
Still hoping the communication comes back. In any case, this is way more than we as kids could ever imagine. Sure we will make it on that tide-maker someday very soon now. @isro ko 💓💓💓. #Chandrayaan2
— वरुण (@varungrover) September 6, 2019
Dear @ISRO, we are proud always. Always next time.
— Gabbbar (@GabbbarSingh) September 6, 2019
No. Such. Thing. As. Failure. In. Science. And. Exploration.
— Shiv Aroor (@ShivAroor) September 6, 2019
Proud of Team @isro. There is a lot to look forward to, and many missions to come. https://t.co/WdL8qB021d
— Vikram Chandra (@vikramchandra) September 6, 2019
With no country reaching this close to the South Pole of the moon, India has already scripted history.
— S.o.h.i.n.i🥀 (@sohudg) September 6, 2019
To all the scientists at ISRO, the nation is proud of y’all and bow down in gratitude.
However let us still be positive. Hoping for the very best. 🙏#Chandrayaan2Landing
It is too early to tell what happened to #Vikram yet, but landing on the surface of another planet is very hard to do the first time. What we learn from each engineering activity is how to improve, refine, and adapt.
— Dr. Anita Sengupta (@Doctor_Astro) September 6, 2019
Thank you, #ISRO! For making us in India dream big, strive harder and aim higher. The journey of #Chandrayaan2 would always be remembered for the courage you all have shown to achieve the unthinkable. We are inching closer. The nation stands strong behind you always. @isro
— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) September 6, 2019
One cannot even imagine his state of mind while announcing ‘The Communication was lost’ for #Chandrayaan2. They have all have given years for one dream. We all are proud of you @isro, We shall overcome. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/NslSUaUap1
— Bhaiyyaji (@bhaiyyajispeaks) September 6, 2019
I have covered several rocket launches from SHAR & hv never ceased to be amazed by ISRO’s dedicated team of scientists & their commitment.They have done India proud &today’s events will only make them more determined to accomplish the mission at the next attempt. #Chandrayaan2
— Sumanth Raman (@sumanthraman) September 6, 2019
You’ve made India stand tall with pride yet again Team @isro!
— Parampara Patil Hashmi (@cinemawaali) September 6, 2019
So proud! #Chandrayaan2Landing
Dear team @isro , the whole nation is proud of your efforts and achievements. Success and failures are part of the journey, its the efforts that matter. Hoping that communications are back and #Chandrayaan2Landing is a success. Jai Hind 🇮🇳
— Naveen Jindal (@MPNaveenJindal) September 6, 2019
The last mile is what proved to be tricky finally.
— Kartik Dayanand (@KartikDayanand) September 6, 2019
What an incredible journey this was though. I am sure we’ll bounce back from this setback and do greater things in future. #Chandrayaan2Landing
We are proud of you team @isro !
— Dr. Satya Pal Singh (@dr_satyapal) September 6, 2019
The nation salutes you for the hardwork you’ve put in.
This is not where the things end but this is surely where new things have started!
We Indians stand firmly with our great scientists & hope for the best for future. 🇮🇳#Chandrayaan2
We shall over come!!!!! Future belongs to those who believe in the beauty their dreams!! We are incredibly proud of the entire team of @isro – what was achieved today was no small feat. #JaiHind https://t.co/ktuJjb9ozx
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) September 6, 2019
Lost communication but not lost Hope. #Chandrayaan2
— Harsh Sanghavi (@sanghaviharsh) September 6, 2019
It’s still such a historic day for India🇮🇳 Proud of @isro and all the scientists involved in this marvelous endeavour! Hope to get communications on soon🤞We still have the orbiter to get us important data from the moon!👍
— sonalikulkarni (@sonalikulkarni) September 6, 2019
भारत माता की जय! 🙏🏻 #Chandrayaan2 pic.twitter.com/rtGctknBEb
The real payback of the mission is reinstating faith in our own capability.
— Purvi Srivastava (@purvi_23) September 6, 2019
We, as Nation, would have never ever known what we are really capable of! Now we know. Our basics are sorted. And with sound basics, today or tomorrow, anything can be achieved. Thanks #Chandrayaan2 pic.twitter.com/0x8PE3M9UX
ISRO has continued to make India proud, and there are many more missions to look forward to.