Chandrayan 2 Vikram – The best is yet to come: PM Modi to ISRO scientists
The best is yet to come: PM Modi to ISRO scientists; Communication lost 2.1 km from the lunar surface | Chandrayan 2 Vikram – The best is yet to come: PM Modi to ISRO scientists
On 7 September 2019, India’s lunar mission Chandrayaan‑2 attempted a historic soft landing on the Moon with its lander, Vikram, developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Communication with Vikram was lost at approximately 2.1 km above the lunar surface, just minutes before touchdown.
Following this setback, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the ISRO Control Centre in Bengaluru and addressed the scientists, offering encouragement and reaffirming the nation’s commitment to space exploration. He said, “The best is yet to come” and assured the scientists, “India is with you.”
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Saturday, September 7, 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the scientists at ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru and outlined that countries best is yet to come in the field of space missions. “We are proud of our space program. Today our resolve to touch the moon has grown even stronger. We came very close but we need to cover more ground in the time to come. We are full of confidence that when it comes to our space mission programme the best one is yet to come. There are several places to discover and go,” said the Prime Minister.
His address Chandrayan 2 Vikram comes after ISRO 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. He also saluted the scientists for their immense contribution in making India proud through space missions and said, “Friends I could feel what you were going through few hours back, your eyes were conveying a lot. You live for India’s honour, I salute you”.
Highlighting that there will be more opportunities to rejoice in future, PM Modi added, “To our scientist, I want to say India is with you. Your hard work and efforts ensure a better life for citizens and nation. It was your zeal that several people had access to a better life, better education and health facilities. There will be more opportunities to rejoice and pride”.
“You are exceptional professionals who have made an incredible contribution to national progress. You have always given your best. We will give you several more opportunities to smile,” Prime Minister Modi added.
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.
“Vikram lander’s descend was normal and as planned till 2.1 km. Subsequently, communication with Vikram lander was lost. Data is being analysed,” Sivan had said.
PM Modi, who was in the ISRO headquarters 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 had earlier tweeted.
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Chandrayan 2 Vikram – The best is yet to come: PM Modi to ISRO scientists
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Chandrayaan‑2 (Including the Vikram Lander) — “The Best Is Yet to Come”: Narendra Modi to ISRO Scientists
Overview
Key Highlights
- The Vikram lander performed as planned until about 2.1 km above the lunar surface before contact was lost.
- PM Modi stated: “We came very close, but we will need to cover more ground in times to come… The best is yet to come.”
- He praised the scientists for their efforts, acknowledging the disappointment while emphasizing resilience and future opportunity.
- Though the lander did not achieve a soft landing, the orbiter continued to operate successfully, collecting valuable lunar data.
Significance & Implications
- The mission highlighted the challenges and risks of lunar landings; even near-successes provide important learning for future missions.
- The Prime Minister’s message served to rally morale and national sentiment, showing that setbacks in space exploration are stepping stones to greater achievements.
- The phrase “the best is yet to come” became symbolic of India’s optimism, perseverance, and ambition in space science.
Moving Forward
- Lessons from Vikram’s descent are being applied to future missions such as Chandrayaan‑3 and India’s human spaceflight ambitions.
- The message underscores India’s long-term vision in space: continuous advancement, ambitious exploration, and global collaboration.
- For the scientific community, it reinforced the ethos of persistence and dedication — emphasizing progress despite setbacks.
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