Chandrayaan 2 Moon Landing: After silence of lander Vikram people tweet ‘proud of Isro’ in support

People, from all over the nation, are still extending their support towards the space agency who worked hard on Chandrayaan 2 mission.

Updated on: Jun 27, 2020, 07:35:21 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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After Indian Space Research Organisation’s (Isro) ground station lost contact with lander Vikram, people took to Twitter to pour in support for the team behind Chandrayaan 2 mission. Isro’s ground station lost contact in the final minutes, when lander Vikram was merely 2.1 km above the lunar surface.

Merely 2.1 km above the lunar surface, lander Vikram lost contact. (PTI Photo)

People, from all over the nation, are still extending their support and Twitter is flooded with all sorts of tweets. Many are tweeting that it’s not a failure but a milestone achieved by Isro in their historic attempt. It’s because, Chandrayaan 2 attempted a touchdown near moon’s south pole where no other man made mission has gone before.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi too tweeted that Indians are proud of the scientists. He also asked the space agency to remain “hopeful” and to “continue working hard.” Here’s what he wrote:

Several people are pouring in their support and praising Isro for their effort. Even, the hashtags #ProudOfISRO and #ProudIndians are trending on Twitter.

Check out how people are reacting on the micro-blogging site:

Former Isro Director D Sasikumar said on Saturday that there is no need to feel disheartened unless the analysis is concluded.

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Chandrayaan 2 was launched on July 22 and attempted a touchdown on moon’s surface at 1:43 am on Saturday.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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