Our determination to touch the moon has become even stronger: PM Modi

While addressing the scientists at ISRO, PM said that the best is yet to come for India space programme

PM Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed ISRO scientists hours after communication was lost with Chandrayaan-2's lander Vikram, which the space agency was attempting to land on the Moon's south pole.

In the early hours of Saturday, communication from Vikram lander to ground stations was lost when it was at an altitude of 2.1 kms above the lunar surface, while attempting a soft landing. ISRO said data was being analysed.

“Our determination to touch the moon has become even stronger,” said Prime Minster Narendra Modi while addressing scientists.

"I have lived the moment with you. I was watching you. There were