'Voted for the right candidate': Twitter reacts to PM Modi's emotional moment with ISRO chief
5 years, 4 months ago

'Voted for the right candidate': Twitter reacts to PM Modi's emotional moment with ISRO chief

India TV News  

Chandrayaan 2 may not have gone as planned, or as Indians expected it to be, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi's gesture of hugging and consoling an emotional ISRO chief is being fondly shared by the Internet. One said that she "voted for the right candidate" PM Modi's gesture was also appriciated by leaders like Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, Ravi Shankar Prasad and BJP MP Tejasvi Surya who referred the hug as "the moment when a nation stands tall". Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the nation on the backdrop of Chandrayaan-2’s lander ‘Vikram’ losing contact with ground stations. Soon after all ground communication was lost with Chandrayaan-2's Vikram lander, PM Modi said the nation is proud of the scientists who have given their best. In a tweet, Isro said, "Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will address the nation from Isro Control Centre today at 0800 hrs IST."

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Jaishankar praises ISRO scientists behind Chandrayaan-3 mission in Washington, says ‘simply amazing’
1 year, 3 months ago

Jaishankar praises ISRO scientists behind Chandrayaan-3 mission in Washington, says ‘simply amazing’

Hindustan Times  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has praised the scientists behind India's successful Chandrayaan-3 mission, saying their conviction about it was "simply amazing." Once everything went well, Prime Minister Modi decided that instead of flying back to Delhi, he would land directly in Bengaluru and go straight to the ISRO to congratulate the scientists behind the Chandrayaan-3 mission. "Since I was …

India capable of launching more interplanetary missions: ISRO chief Somanath
1 year, 4 months ago

India capable of launching more interplanetary missions: ISRO chief Somanath

India TV News  

ISRO chief S Somanath on Saturday exuded confidence in India’s capability in the space sector and said that the country is able to launch more interplenetary missions and the aim of the space agency is the overall progress of the nation. He hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “long-term” vision for the country’s space sector and said that ISRO is ready …

‘ISRO now BJP's 2024 campaign tool’: TMC leader Mahua Moitra attacks PM Modi
1 year, 4 months ago

‘ISRO now BJP's 2024 campaign tool’: TMC leader Mahua Moitra attacks PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra on Saturday, speaking on Indian Space Research Organisation's moon mission Chandrayaan-3, took a jibe at the “Bhakt and troll army” of the Bharatiya Janata Party saying that the saffron party will make ISRO their campaign tool for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Every mission will be used to whip up nationalistic frenzy before elections.” …

’Could not stop myself’: PM Modi on India arrival in post Chandrayaan-3 success
1 year, 4 months ago

’Could not stop myself’: PM Modi on India arrival in post Chandrayaan-3 success

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 26 August was accorded a warm reception as he arrived at the ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru. PM Modi was on a 4-day tour to South Africa and Greece when India achieved the historical landmark on becoming the first country to land on moon's South Pole on 23 August at 6:04 pm. Following the Prime Minister …

PM Modi hails ‘Nari Shakti’ at ISRO’s command centre for the success of Chandrayaan-3
1 year, 4 months ago

PM Modi hails ‘Nari Shakti’ at ISRO’s command centre for the success of Chandrayaan-3

Op India  

On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the women scientists of the Indian Space Research Organisation who were part of the successful Chandrayaan-3 mission. Emphasising the civilisational connect, PM Modi, hailed ‘Nari Shakti’ asserting that they played a key role in the successful culmination of India’s lunar landing mission. #WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets women scientists of …

ISRO says ‘Dhanyavaad’ after PM Modi’s visit to ISRO centre in Bengaluru
1 year, 4 months ago

ISRO says ‘Dhanyavaad’ after PM Modi’s visit to ISRO centre in Bengaluru

Live Mint  

The Indian space agency expressed gratitude to PM Modi, after he visited the Indian Space Research Organisation's command centre in Bengaluru on Saturday. Soon after PM Modi's visit, ISRO on Saturday tweeted its thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi who on Saturday morning visited the space agency's command centre in Bengaluru. On Saturday, PM Modi congratulated the team of ISRO …

PM Modi announces August 23 as ‘National Space Day’, lauds Isro scientists
1 year, 4 months ago

PM Modi announces August 23 as ‘National Space Day’, lauds Isro scientists

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced August 23 as the ‘National Space Day’. PM Modi in Bengaluru met and congratulated ISRO scientists as he lauded Chandryaan-3 heroes involved with the successful lunar landing The prime minister was addressing the Indian Space Research Organisation scientists at the ISRO command centre in Bengaluru. Modi met and congratulated ISRO scientists on Saturday …

PM Modi addresses ISRO scientists.10 key highlights of PM’s speech in Bengaluru
1 year, 4 months ago

PM Modi addresses ISRO scientists.10 key highlights of PM’s speech in Bengaluru

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met ISRO scientists who were behind the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission. PM Modi in Bengaluru: Here are 10 key highlights of PM Modi's speech at ISRO headquarters PM Modi announces August 23 as 'National Space Day' India will celebrate August 23 as 'National Space Day' to mark successful touch down of Chandrayaan-3 mission's …

Chandrayaan-3: India to celebrate August 23 as ‘National Space Day, says PM Modi
1 year, 4 months ago

Chandrayaan-3: India to celebrate August 23 as ‘National Space Day, says PM Modi

Live Mint  

To mark Chandrayaan-3 success, India will celebrate August 23 as ‘National Space Day’, said PM Modi on Saturday. While addressing team of ISRO scientists in Bengaluru, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave ISRO scienitsts the credit of awakening an entire generation and leaving a deep imprint on young minds. Applauding the scientists behind India's successful mission to moon, PM Modi said, …

PM Modi gets emotional while addressing ISRO scientists in Bengaluru
1 year, 4 months ago

PM Modi gets emotional while addressing ISRO scientists in Bengaluru

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a speech to the Indian Space Research Organisation scientists who played a pivotal role in the Chandrayaan-3 mission. Speaking at the ISRO Telemetry Tracking & Command Network Mission Control Complex in Bengaluru, PM Modi said, “The spot where Chandrayaan-3’s moon lander landed, that point will be known as ‘Shivshakti. Earlier on Friday, Karnataka Chief Minister …

PM Modi in Delhi Highlights: ‘Got lot of congratulatory messages during BRICS for Chandrayaan-3', says PM
1 year, 4 months ago

PM Modi in Delhi Highlights: ‘Got lot of congratulatory messages during BRICS for Chandrayaan-3', says PM

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Bengaluru today, August 26, to meet the team of ISRO scientists involved in the Chandrayaan-3 mission. ‘It is not a wrong thing,’: NCP Chief Sharad Pawar on PM Modi meeting ISRO scientists Nationalist Congress Party supremo Sharad Pawar on Saturday said there was nothing wrong with Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting the Indian …

PM Modi in Delhi Highlights: ‘Got lot of congratulatory messages during BRICS for Chandrayaan-3', says PM
1 year, 4 months ago

PM Modi in Delhi Highlights: ‘Got lot of congratulatory messages during BRICS for Chandrayaan-3', says PM

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Bengaluru today, August 26, to meet the team of ISRO scientists involved in the Chandrayaan-3 mission. ‘It is not a wrong thing,’: NCP Chief Sharad Pawar on PM Modi meeting ISRO scientists Nationalist Congress Party supremo Sharad Pawar on Saturday said there was nothing wrong with Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting the Indian …

PM Modi in Delhi Highlights: ‘Got lot of congratulatory messages during BRICS for Chandrayaan-3', says PM
1 year, 4 months ago

PM Modi in Delhi Highlights: ‘Got lot of congratulatory messages during BRICS for Chandrayaan-3', says PM

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Bengaluru today, August 26, to meet the team of ISRO scientists involved in the Chandrayaan-3 mission. ": PM Modi gets emotional while addressing the ISRO scientists ‘My happiness is on different level', says PM Modi at ISRO "Today, I am feeling a different level of happiness.such occasions are very rare.this time, I was …

Chandrayaan-3: PM Modi raises ‘jai vigyan, jai anusandhan’ slogan, meets ISRO scientists in Bengaluru. Top updates
1 year, 4 months ago

Chandrayaan-3: PM Modi raises ‘jai vigyan, jai anusandhan’ slogan, meets ISRO scientists in Bengaluru. Top updates

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Indian Space Research Organisation or ISRO scientists involved in the successful Chandrayaan-3 mission to the Moon in Karnatata's Bengaluru after landing on Saturday morning. Local artists play dhol and dance on the streets outside HAL airport in Bengaluru to welcome PM Narendra Modi as he will meet scientists of ISRO team involved in the Chandrayaan-3 …

PM Modi gets emotional while addressing ISRO scientists, salutes them | Key Points
1 year, 4 months ago

PM Modi gets emotional while addressing ISRO scientists, salutes them | Key Points

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met the ISRO scientists in Bengaluru over the success of Chandrayaan-3. "But I decided to visit Bengaluru first and meet our scientists right after visiting India," he said. Locals with posters and the national flag gathered on the streets outside HAL airport in Bengaluru to welcome PM Modi as he will meet scientists of …

Chandrayaan-3: PM Modi to visit ISRO in Bengaluru to congratulate scientists
1 year, 4 months ago

Chandrayaan-3: PM Modi to visit ISRO in Bengaluru to congratulate scientists

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Indian Space Research Organisation's Telemetry, Tracking and Command Centre in Bengaluru's Peenya industrial area early morning on Saturday to congratulate the scientists for the successful descent of the Vikram lander on Moon's surface. Prime Minister Narendra Modi During his visit, PM Modi is expected to address the team of scientists involved in the …

Chandrayaan-3: Sidda's 'Exclusion' Sparks BJP-Cong Row, Modi Says 'Asked CM, Dy CM Not to Receive Me'
1 year, 4 months ago

Chandrayaan-3: Sidda's 'Exclusion' Sparks BJP-Cong Row, Modi Says 'Asked CM, Dy CM Not to Receive Me'

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is scheduled to return to India after his two-nation visit on Friday, will head straight to Bengaluru, Karnataka to meet the Indian Space Research Organization scientists involved in the Chandrayaan-3 Mission. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network in Bengaluru on 26 August at around 7:15 AM,” according to a …

Chandrayaan-3: PM Modi to meet ISRO team, hold 26-km mega roadshow in Bengaluru | DETAILS
1 year, 4 months ago

Chandrayaan-3: PM Modi to meet ISRO team, hold 26-km mega roadshow in Bengaluru | DETAILS

India TV News  

PM Modi in Bengaluru: After concluding his two-nation visit from Greece, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will head straight to Bengaluru on a pre-scheduled visit. After a 40-day journey into space, the Chandrayaan-3 lander, 'Vikram', touched down on the uncharted lunar South Pole on Wednesday evening at 6:04 pm, making India the first country to do so. Roadshow & welcome event: …

Modi hogged limelight when Chandrayaan-3 success was about scientists’ achievements, says Congress
1 year, 4 months ago

Modi hogged limelight when Chandrayaan-3 success was about scientists’ achievements, says Congress

The Hindu  

The Congress on August 24 accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of hogging the limelight when the success of Chandrayaan-3 was about the achievements of the scientists behind the mission. "ISRO Chairman Dr. Somanath's leadership truly created history and we extend our hearty congratulations to him and his team," Mr. Venugopal said on X. Hitting out at Modi, Mr. Venugopal said, …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah visits ISRO, felicitates Chairperson S. Somnath
1 year, 4 months ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah visits ISRO, felicitates Chairperson S. Somnath

The Hindu  

A day after Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the lunar surface, making India the first country to achieve a soft landing on the South Pole of the Moon, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah visited the Missions Operations Complex at Indian Space Research Organisation Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network in Bengaluru on August 24. Mr. Siddaramaiah also met the space agency’s Chandrayaan-3 project …

PM Modi to visit Bengaluru on THIS date to greet ISRO team on successful Chandrayaan-3 mission
1 year, 4 months ago

PM Modi to visit Bengaluru on THIS date to greet ISRO team on successful Chandrayaan-3 mission

India TV News  

As India achieved a massive milestone on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit on Bengaluru on August 26 to greet the ISRO scientists and officials for the successful landing of Candrayaan-3 on the Moon. Speaking to the media, Senior BJP leader and former Minister R Ashoka said that the Karnataka BJP is planning a grand welcome for …

ISRO=Nehru's Vision vs Over The Moon: 'X'-factor in Contrasting 'Chandra Yarns' of Congress And BJP
1 year, 4 months ago

ISRO=Nehru's Vision vs Over The Moon: 'X'-factor in Contrasting 'Chandra Yarns' of Congress And BJP

News 18  

As the Chandrayaan-3‘s Vikram lander made a historic touchdown on the dark side of the moon after a journey of 384,000 km that put India in an elite group of spacefaring nations, the stark contrast between the ruling BJP and the main opposition Congress’s responses on social media to the momentous event became a topic of discussion. While the Bharatiya …

Chandrayaan-3: A.P. Governor, Chief Minister hail success of Moon Mission
1 year, 4 months ago

Chandrayaan-3: A.P. Governor, Chief Minister hail success of Moon Mission

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, Leader of the Opposition and TDP national president N. Chandrababu Naidu, and a host of other political leaders hailed the success of the Chandrayaan-3 Moon Mission on August 23, and congratulated the scientists of the Indian Space Research Organisation on their achievement. Every Indian is proud of the …

PM Modi dials ISRO chief, says 'Will personally visit to congratulate on Chandrayaan-3 successful landing on Moon'
1 year, 4 months ago

PM Modi dials ISRO chief, says 'Will personally visit to congratulate on Chandrayaan-3 successful landing on Moon'

Firstpost  

India made history by becoming the first country to touch down near the little-explored south pole region and joins the United States, the Soviet Union and China in achieving a moon landing Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation with ISRO Chief S Somanath from South Africa’s Johannesburg, where he is attending the BRICS summit, to congratulate him on …

PM Modi calls ISRO chief, congratulates on Chandrayaan-3 mission success
1 year, 4 months ago

PM Modi calls ISRO chief, congratulates on Chandrayaan-3 mission success

Hindustan Times  

Prime minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called up Indian Space Research Organisation chairman S Somanath from South Africa's Johannesburg to congratulate him on Chandrayaan-3's successful landing on moon and said he would soon visit them in Bengaluru to greet the entire team in person. PM Modi Follow LIVE UPDATES here During the telephonic conversation, PM Modi told ISRO chief, ""Somanath …

ISRO Chief S Somanath congratulates team as Chandrayaan-3 conquers moon
1 year, 4 months ago

ISRO Chief S Somanath congratulates team as Chandrayaan-3 conquers moon

Firstpost  

Moments after Chandrayaan-3 touched the surface of the moon, addressing Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Somanath said, ‘Pradhan Mantri ji we are now on the moon’ With Chandrayaan-3 achieving a remarkable feat by successfully landing on the moon, Indians across the country are jubilant and proud. Moments after Chandrayaan-3 touched the surface of the moon, addressing Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Somanath …

‘India is on the Moon’: ISRO chief S Somanath on Chandrayaan-3's successful lunar landing
1 year, 4 months ago

‘India is on the Moon’: ISRO chief S Somanath on Chandrayaan-3's successful lunar landing

Hindustan Times  

We have achieved soft landing on moon. India is on the Moon", says Indian Space Research Organisation chief S Somanath after Chandrayaan-3 lander module successfully landed on the moon’s South Pole, making it the first country to have achieved the historic feat and bringing to an end the disappointment over the crash landing of the Chandrayaan-2, four years ago. ISRO …

PM Modi calls ISRO chief S Somanath, congratulates on Moon mission success | VIDEO
1 year, 4 months ago

PM Modi calls ISRO chief S Somanath, congratulates on Moon mission success | VIDEO

India TV News  

Chandrayaan-3: Immediately after the success of Chandrayaan-3, Prime Minister Narendra Modi telephoned Indian Space Research Organisation chief S Somanath and congratulated him on Wednesday. "This is a moment to cherish forever" Addressing ISRO scientists virtually from Johannesburg, he said India made a resolve "on the Earth and fulfilled it on the Moon". "This is a moment to cherish forever," Modi …

PM Modi on Chandrayaan-3 success: 'India's Moon mission is not India's alone'
1 year, 4 months ago

PM Modi on Chandrayaan-3 success: 'India's Moon mission is not India's alone'

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation for the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3. In a big boost to India's space prowess, the LM comprising the lander and the 26 kg rover, made the soft landing near the south polar region of the Moon at 6.04 pm,,less than a week after a similar Russian lander …

PM Modi to join Chandrayaan landing programme virtually from South Africa
1 year, 4 months ago

PM Modi to join Chandrayaan landing programme virtually from South Africa

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will join the Chandrayaan-3 soft landing programme virtually from South Africa, sources said. "Prime Minister will connect with Isro during the Chandrayaan landing via video conferencing", the official sources said. The Indian Space Research Organisation's third lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, is scheduled to land on the south pole of the Moon at around 6:04 pm on Wednesday. …

Chandrayaan-3: When PM Modi hugged, consoled emotional ex-ISRO chief after Chandrayaan-2 glitch
1 year, 6 months ago

Chandrayaan-3: When PM Modi hugged, consoled emotional ex-ISRO chief after Chandrayaan-2 glitch

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Space Research Organisation or ISRO is set to send Chandrayaan-3 to the far side of the Moon on Friday afternoon in a follow-up mission to its failed effort nearly four years ago to land a rover softly on the lunar surface. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hugged and consoled then ISRO chief K Sivan after he broke down in …

Chandrayaan-2: Figuring out what happened to Vikram top priority, says Isro chief K Sivan
5 years, 3 months ago

Chandrayaan-2: Figuring out what happened to Vikram top priority, says Isro chief K Sivan

India Today  

With hopes lost to regain communication with the Chandrayaan-2 lander Vikram, the Indian Space Research Organisation's top-most priority now is to under what happened to the lander. This is our first priority now," Isro chief K Sivan said in Bhubaneswar, where he is attending an event. The US space agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration also lent help -- it …

Chandrayaan 2: ISRO thanks public in India, abroad for their support since failed 7 Sept landing
5 years, 3 months ago

Chandrayaan 2: ISRO thanks public in India, abroad for their support since failed 7 Sept landing

Firstpost  

The Indian Space Research Organisation on Tuesday thanked Indians in the country and abroad for the support it received after the space agency lost contact with the lander of the second lunar mission Chandrayaan-2, minutes before touchdown on the lunar surface on 7 September. pic.twitter.com/vPgEWcwvIa — ISRO September 17, 2019 The space agency had received support from the entire nation …

Narendra Modi's presence at ISRO during Chandrayaan landing may have been bad omen for mission, says Kumaraswamy
5 years, 4 months ago

Narendra Modi's presence at ISRO during Chandrayaan landing may have been bad omen for mission, says Kumaraswamy

Firstpost  

HD Kumaraswamy stoked a major controversy by suggesting that Modi’s presence at the ISRO headquarters could have proved a ‘bad omen’ as the soft landing of moon lander Vikram failed. Bengaluru: Former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy stoked a major controversy on Thursday by suggesting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s presence at the ISRO headquarters on 6 September could have …

Amul has best tribute for PM Modi and K Sivan hug. It has a Roja connect
5 years, 4 months ago

Amul has best tribute for PM Modi and K Sivan hug. It has a Roja connect

India Today  

September 7, 2019, was a historic day. pic.twitter.com/T3LSBjeena Amul.coop September 9, 2019 The doodle shows PM Narendra Modi hugging Sivan with the words, "Chaand taaro ko chhoone ki asha," from the song Dil Hai Chhota Sa Chhoti Si Asha from the movie Roja inscribed on the image. Thanks so much Adithi Rahul da Cunha September 9, 2019 Simplicity of our …

Chandrayaan-2: Sampark toota hai, Sankalp nahi, says Delhi govt school students to ISRO
5 years, 4 months ago

Chandrayaan-2: Sampark toota hai, Sankalp nahi, says Delhi govt school students to ISRO

India Today  

"Sampark toota hai, Sankalp nahi" is the message that Delhi government school students have for scientists at ISRO who were working on Chandrayaan-2 mission. Delhi government school students sends message to ISRO: "Our Delhi govt school students have a message for @isro scientists - India is proud of you. ISRO has inspired so many Delhi govt school students to become …

PM Modi applauds Anushka Sharma and Sonam Kapoor for supporting ISRO
5 years, 4 months ago

PM Modi applauds Anushka Sharma and Sonam Kapoor for supporting ISRO

India TV News  

India's second installment of its moon mission, Chandrayan 2, failed to have a successful landing at the moon's surface after the communication was lost with Vikram Lander. In these moments of disappointment Prime Minister's gesture to console ISRO chief K Sivan while the latter broke down melted our hearts. Madhur Bhandarkar tweeted the clip of PM consoling ISRO chief and …

Chandrayaan 2: Outpouring of support from nation, PM boosted morale of scientists, says ISRO Chief
5 years, 4 months ago

Chandrayaan 2: Outpouring of support from nation, PM boosted morale of scientists, says ISRO Chief

Firstpost  

Former ISRO Chairman also praised PM for inspiring, encouraging and reassuring Sivan and ISRO team. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address and outpouring of support and kind words for ISRO after the unsuccessful bid by Chandrayaan-2’s Vikram module to touch-down on the lunar surface have boosted the morale of its scientists, space agency’s Chairman K Sivan said on Sunday. Former ISRO …

Chandrayaan 2: Global space agencies applaud ISRO
5 years, 4 months ago

Chandrayaan 2: Global space agencies applaud ISRO

India TV News  

Space agencies across the world applauded ISRO's efforts to place 'Vikram' lander of Chandrayaan 2 mission on the moon's south pole. The space agency of UAE said that Chandrayaan-2 setback was "not the end of the success" "The loss of contact with the Indian spacecraft, #Chandrayaan2 which was planned to land on the #moon, is not the end of the …

'ISRO spirit' in country, moon mission has united India: PM Modi
5 years, 4 months ago

'ISRO spirit' in country, moon mission has united India: PM Modi

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said an "ISRO spirit" has gripped the country, which has been united by the moon mission Chandrayaan-2, and the nation now looks beyond success and failure. Recalling the early of hours of Saturday, when Chandrayaan-2's lander was scheduled to make a soft landing on the moon but suffered a setback, the prime minister said …

Nation's support, PM's address boosted our morale: ISRO Chief K Sivan
5 years, 4 months ago

Nation's support, PM's address boosted our morale: ISRO Chief K Sivan

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address and outpouring of support and kind words for ISRO after the unsuccessful bid by Chandrayaan-2's Vikram module to touch-down on the lunar surface have boosted the morale of its scientists, space agency's Chairman K Sivan said on Sunday. Another former ISRO chief A S Kiran Kumar said, "We are definitely grateful to the nation and …

Nation's support, PM Modi's address boosted our morale: Isro Chief
5 years, 4 months ago

Nation's support, PM Modi's address boosted our morale: Isro Chief

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address and outpouring of support and kind words for ISRO after the unsuccessful bid by Chandrayaan-2's Vikram module to touch-down on the lunar surface have boosted the morale of its scientists, space agency's Chairman K Sivan said on Sunday. Former Isro Chariman K Kasturirangan praised Prime Minister Modi for inspiring, encouraging and reassuring Sivan and ISRO …

DRDO chief slams Pakistan ministers for mocking Chandrayaan-2
5 years, 4 months ago

DRDO chief slams Pakistan ministers for mocking Chandrayaan-2

India Today  

Defence Research and Development Organisation Chairman G Satheesh Reddy on Sunday hit out at Pakistani ministers for trying to ridicule Indian Space Research Organisation's Chandrayaan-2 Moon mission. It comes after Pakistan’s Science and Technology Minister Fawad Chaudhry posted a series of tweets using the hashtag "India Failed" after Isro lost contact with its Vikram lander. G Satheesh Reddy also praised …

Isro on 14-day hunt for Vikram lander
5 years, 4 months ago

Isro on 14-day hunt for Vikram lander

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Indian space scientists came heartbreakingly close to scripting history and landing a probe on the Moon but lost the communication link with lander ‘Vikram’, marking an unexpected end to their plans to secure pride of place in lunar sciences as well as meet the high expectations of more than a billion Indians, on Saturday. A few minutes past 2.00 …

Space is hard, you've inspired us with your journey: NASA tells ISRO after Chandrayaan-2
5 years, 4 months ago

Space is hard, you've inspired us with your journey: NASA tells ISRO after Chandrayaan-2

India TV News  

National Aeronautics and Space Administration gave ISRO a pat on the back even after the latter suffered a setback in Chandrayaan-2 moon mission. ISRO's ISTRAC headquarters in Bengaluru saw tense moments in pre-dawn hours of Saturday as the agency lost contact with Chandrayaan-2's Vikram lander literally moments before its scheduled landing on the surface of the moon. The moment was …

Chandrayaan 2: How Narendra Modi magic turned temporary setback for ISRO into tangible hope of seeing flag on Moon
5 years, 4 months ago

Chandrayaan 2: How Narendra Modi magic turned temporary setback for ISRO into tangible hope of seeing flag on Moon

Firstpost  

Narendra Modi consoled the ISRO chief K Sivan and spoken to the scientists hours after the Chandrayaan 2 lost contact with Vikram Lander, turning a moment of great sadness into one of tangible hope A glitch is not a failure. As my grown-up married daughters began to softly choke on emotion, the Chairman of ISRO, the unassuming genius K Sivan, …

Who is ISRO Chairman K Sivan? Check out lesser known facts about him
5 years, 4 months ago

Who is ISRO Chairman K Sivan? Check out lesser known facts about him

India TV News  

He was shaking when climbed the steps of viewing gallery at ISRO's ISTRAC centre in Bengaluru. Here are some lesser known facts about K Sivan Before he became ISRO chief, K Sivan headed Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre. He has received many awards including Dr Vikram Sarabhai Research Award, ISRO Merit Award and Dr. Biren Roy Space Science Award Dr Vikram …

Chandrayaan-2 landing: Modi expresses solidarity with ISRO after minor setback in Moon mission, says 'effort was worth it, so was the journey'
5 years, 4 months ago

Chandrayaan-2 landing: Modi expresses solidarity with ISRO after minor setback in Moon mission, says 'effort was worth it, so was the journey'

Firstpost  

Modi also recalled a number of ISRO’s successful missions, including the one for Mars, to assert that there is no failure in science but only experiments and efforts. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asked ISRO scientists not to get disheartened by the hurdles in India’s ambitious Moon mission, Chandrayaan-2 and asserted that there will be a “new dawn and …

Chandrayaan 2: nation rallies behind ISRO after it lost contact with Vikram lander
5 years, 4 months ago

Chandrayaan 2: nation rallies behind ISRO after it lost contact with Vikram lander

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asked ISRO scientists not to get disheartened by the hurdles in the moon mission Chandrayaan-2 and asserted that there will be a “new dawn and better tomorrow“. Country stands by ISRO: Congress Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hailed ISRO scientists for their “incredible work” on the mission, saying it had laid the foundation for many …

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