Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday lauded the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientists for their efforts and said that they will definitely achieve the desired results soon.
"We are proud of our scientists. I would like to thank and congratulate them for their commendable efforts. They will definitely achieve the desired result soon," he told ANI.
His comments came after the space agency lost contact with the Chandrayaan-2's Vikram Lander minutes before its touchdown on the Moon's South Pole early on Saturday.
He urged the scientists not to lose hope.
"Sometimes, we do not get the desired results even after putting tremendous efforts. People who try never get defeated. There is no need for the scientists to be disappointed," he added.
Chandrayaan-2 was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 22.
After revolving around the earth's orbit, the spacecraft began its journey to the moon on August 14 and all manoeuvres were carried out to perfection until the last few minutes of descent.
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app