ISRO loses contact with Vikram lander of Chanrayaan 2

ISRO loses contact with Vikram lander of Chanrayaan 2

Manglore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Sep 07, 2019: “Vikram lander descent was as planned and normal performance observed up to an altitude of 2.1 km. Subsequently communications from lander to ground station was lost. The data is being analysed,” ISRO chief K. Sivan announced.

 

Unfortunately communication has been lost with the Vikram lander as it was at the altitude of about 2 km. Data is being analysed, ISRO Chairman K. Sivan said.

“Let’s hope for the best,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi told those gathered at the ISRO communication centre — scientists, invitees and schoolchildren. 

Vikram’s touchdown was scheduled between 1.30 a.m. and 2.30 a.m. And the rollout of the rover Pragyan was to happen between 5.30 a.m and 6.30 a.m.

From the Prime Minister to opposition leaders everyone stood beside our scientists in the uncertain times.