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  Vikram Lander safe but tilted, ISRO confirms efforts on to re-establish communication

  September 10, 2019 11:31 IST

  ISRO on September 8 found the location of Chandrayaan-2’s Vikram Lander, which had lost contact with the space agency 2.1 km away from the Moon’s surface.

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  ALERT! 3 asteroids taller than 'Statue of Liberty' to shoot past earth today; expert warns of hitting

  September 10, 2019 14:04 IST

  Three asteroids are expected to shoot past the earth today, said NASA Centre for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) tracks all asteroids. One of the asteroids ​monitored by the American space agency arm is the 2019 RG2, which will hurtle past at around 310,000 miles (500,000 kilometers) — closer than any potential asteroid near-miss for the next three months.

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  Chandrayaan 2: Global space agencies applaud ISRO

  September 08, 2019 22:51 IST

  NASA along with space agencies of nations like Australia and UAE applauded ISRO even after it suffered Chandrayaan-2 setback.

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  Hopes fading on re-establishing link with lander Vikram: ISRO scientists

  September 08, 2019 21:40 IST

  Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation K Sivan said on Saturday that the space agency will try to establish link with the lander for 14 days.

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  Chandrayaan 2: Lander Vikram location found, communication yet to be established; says ISRO chief K Sivan

  September 08, 2019 14:36 IST

  "We've found the location of Vikram Lander on lunar surface and orbiter has clicked a thermal image of Lander. But there is no communication yet. We are trying to have contact. It will be communicated soon," News agency ANI quoted ISRO chief K. Sivan as saying.

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

  September 08, 2019 0:11 IST

  National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) gave ISRO a pat on the back even after the latter suffered a setback in Chandrayaan-2 moon mission. The premier space agency of the US said that ISRO has "inspired" them.

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  ISRO takes Chandrayaan-2 setback in stride, says will continue contribution to lunar science

  September 07, 2019 21:14 IST

  Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Saturday, put up a brave front and confidently stated that it will continue to contribute to lunar science. In early hours of Saturday (September 7), ISRO's Chandrayaan-2 moon mission suffered a setback as agency lost communication contact with Vikram lander. However, the orbitter is still revolving around the moon.

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  Chandrayaan-2 will have no impact on future missions, ISRO official

  September 07, 2019 19:16 IST

  P G Diwakar, who was earlier scientific secretary at the space agency and is now the Director of Earth Observations Applications and Disaster Management Programme Office at the ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru, said both Chandrayaan and Gaganyaan have different objectives and dimensions.

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

  September 07, 2019 18:47 IST

  K Sivan has come a long way, from being born in a farmer family to heading ISRO, India's premier space research organisation. But setback to Chandrayaan-2 upset him. After all, he and hundreads of other scientists were working tirelessly to make India, the first country to carry out a soft landing on the moon. Know more about India's very own Rocket Man

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  EXPLAINED: Why Chandrayaan 2 is still a success even after moon lander lost connection

  September 07, 2019 12:34 IST

  The Chandrayaan 2 orbiter, which has the life span of one year, intact and safe. It will continue to study and take pictures of the Moon's surface for the newest one year. The orbiter can also take picture of Vikram lander to find out its status too. The rover, Pragyaan inside the lander had a lifespan of only 14 days.

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  Cheer up! Chandrayaan-2 is already a BIG success

  September 07, 2019 4:56 IST

  Chandrayaan-2 is a big success. India has managed to put a second spacecraft in the orbit of the moon. Vikram lander is a part of a much larger mission. The lander will land on the moon and perform experiments for the next 7 days. However, the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter will be orbiting the moon for the next year. The amount of data it will send back will be priceless. A countless number of experiments it will conduct will be very very crucial for the future ISRO missions.

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  2.1 km to go, India loses contact with Vikram during historic moon landing

  September 07, 2019 3:48 IST

  Scientists at Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) lost contact with Vikram the lander during the final touchdown moment, almost dashing India's hope of becoming the 4th country to successfully soft-land a spacecraft on the moon.

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  10 Interesting facts about Chandrayaan-2 you would love to know

  September 07, 2019 0:19 IST

  10 interesting facts: Chandrayaan 2 will make history on Saturday (September 7) as it will join the elite club of nations to carry out soft landing on the surface of the Moon. As the world, including leading space agencies like NASA look to ISRO as it takes a giant leap, read things which you would love to know.

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  How Chandrayaan 2 mission is different from Chandrayaan 1

  September 06, 2019 19:22 IST

  Chandrayaan 2 mission has made India the fourth country to carry out soft landing land rover on the surface of the moon after Russia, America, and China. Chandrayaan-2 will probe of earth's only natural satellite. 

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  The Space Age: 11 giant leaps taken by mankind in Space

  September 06, 2019 19:49 IST

  In the last 100 years, countries around the world have invested heavily in space ventures and missions. Here are the biggest achievements of all time in space.

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  ISRO releases NEW Video: Watch what Chandrayaan-2 rover Pragyan will do on moon

  September 06, 2019 18:52 IST

  The world is waiting with bated breath for the touchdown of Chandrayaan-2 on Moon's South Pole. But has anyone wondered what exactly will it do on the moon? How will things unfold? The Indian Space Research Organisation or ISRO has released a new video showing how Pragyan functions. Watch Full Video here.

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  Communications from lander Vikram lost, Isro goes in a huddle | As it happened

  September 07, 2019 4:49 IST

  In a huge disappointment, communications from Chandrayaan-2's Vikram lander to ISRO's ground station was lost before touchdown while the nation eagerly awaited its soft landing on the hitherto unexplored lunar south pole in the early hours of Saturday. Addressing the scientists after the link was snapped, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said: "Nation is proud of you, be courageous."

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  Why all eyes on Vikram, Pragyaan as India attempts soft-landing on Moon?

  September 06, 2019 17:23 IST

  The 1,471-kg lander of Chandrayaan-2 -- first Indian mission to explore the lunar terrain with home-grown technology -- is named Vikram after Dr Vikram A Sarabhai, the father of the Indian space programme.

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  Video: Step-by-step guide of Vikram's soft landing on Moon's south pole

  September 06, 2019 17:09 IST

  Chandrayaan 2 Moon Landing: In a few hours from now, India's Chandrayaan-2 will make its most significant move to journey to the moon. Chandrayaan 2's Vikram - the moon lander, will make a powered descent between 1:30 am and 2:30 am. IndiaTvNews.com brings to you a Step-by-Step Guide to Vikram's touchdown on moon's South Pole.

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  Chandrayaan-2: Pragyan rover will have company on moon, won't be only thing moving on lunar surface

  September 06, 2019 18:45 IST

  Chandrayaan-2: Do not expect a Star Wars-like showdown on the surface of the moon. But there will be something else moving on the surface of the moon.

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  Live Streaming: Watch Chandrayaan-2 Moon Landing Live on these platforms

  September 07, 2019 1:42 IST

  Live Streaming Chandrayaan 2 moon landing Watch Chandrayaan-2 moon landing Live: India TV will be broadcasting the mega coverage of Chandrayaan-2 moon landing where a learned panel will keep explaining you the process as it unfolds gradually. For those who are not around their Television sets, India TV will get you Live streaming of the Chandrayaan-2 moon landing on indiatvnews.com. Besides, ISRO, PIB India, NatGeo too will have the telecast/live streaming of the historic event of Chandrayaan-2's landing on moon's south pole.

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  Chandrayaan-2 chronicles: ISRO, orbiter, lander, rover indulge in 'sweet nothings' ahead of touchdown

  September 06, 2019 16:19 IST

  Hours before the crucial touchdown of 'Vikram' module on the lunar surface in the early hours of Saturday, the Indian Space Research Organisation came out with the Chandrayaan-2 chronicles indulging in 'banter' involving the orbiter, lander and rover 'Pragyan'.

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  Chandrayaan-2 Project Director's classmates plan felicitation

  September 06, 2019 14:14 IST

    "We would like to hold a small felicitation function to honour Vanitha. We are all proud of her. She is a reserved person and I hope she agrees to our proposal," Jawahar Sabapathy, Director, CSG International, told IANS.

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  Chandrayaan 2: Meet women power behind ISRO's second moon mission

  September 06, 2019 13:31 IST

  Muthayya Vanitha and Ritu Karidhal are heading the crucial ISRO mission, Chandrayaan 2, making it ISRO's first-ever space mission to be headed by women. They are among the other thirty per cent women of the team working on the Chandrayaan 2 project.

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  PM Modi consoles scientists at ISRO as Chandrayaan-2 loses contact | As it happened

  September 07, 2019 5:59 IST

  India's second moon mission -- Chandrayaan-2 -- lost contact with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) just as it was about to reach moon's south pole. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen consoling ISRO scientists after the news broke out.

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  Let's pray for Chandrayaan's successful soft-landing on moon, ISRO says ahead of crucial event

  September 05, 2019 23:01 IST

  ​ISRO officials are tight-lipped ahead of the highly crucial event of the Chandrayaan-2 moon landing on Saturday. The entire nation is on tenterhooks, praying for the successful soft landing of Chandrayaan-2. They are nervous, they are anxious, and they are silent. They are waiting for the final moment to speak volumes of India's scientific prowess with Chandrayaan-2 historic touchdown.

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  Chandrayaan-2: Vikram module on course for historic soft landing on Moon

  September 05, 2019 18:59 IST

  Chandrayaan-2's landing module 'Vikram' will begin its final descent to pull off a historic soft landing on the lunarsurface in the early hours of Saturday, as the Indian Space Research Organisation awaits with bated breath for the "terrifying moment."

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  Where will Chandrayaan-2 land on Moon's South Pole?

  September 05, 2019 18:57 IST

  ​In what will be a historic event for India, Chandrayaan-2 will land on moon's South Pole on September 7, an untouched avenue so far. After a strenuous journey spanning 48 days, Chandrayaan-2 will have this golden touchdown on the lunar surface.