Chandrayaan 2: 'We Are Proud Of ISRO' Political Leaders Extend Support; Check Top Reactions

As the powered descent of the lander began at around 1.38 am, scientists at Isro Telemetry Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) were glued to their terminals, anticipating the soft landing.

PM Narendra Modi in a tweet consoled the scientists at ISRO and said "Nation is proud of you." (Image: PTI)

New Delhi: As the communication from Chandrayaan 2's Vikram lander to Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) ground centre was lost just 2.1 kms above the moon's lunar surface last night, leaders from different political parties showered praises for the mission and congratulated the brave team of scientists for their achievements so far. As the powered descent of the lander began at around 1.38 am, scientists at Isro Telemetry Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) were glued to their terminals, anticipating the soft landing. Unfortunately, things did not go as planned and soon after a successful rough braking phase, the lander lost contact making the environment tensed and anxious. Isro Chairman K Sivan was seen engaged in intense discussions with some scientists. A post landing press conference was called off by the ISRO officials and PM Modi, who was present at the Bengaluru control centre to watch the landing live spoke to the scientists and later in a a tweet consoled them and said “Nation is proud of you.” Here's how leaders from different political parties reacted to the development:

India is proud of our scientists! They’ve given their best and have always made India proud. These are moments to be courageous, and courageous we will be!

Chairman @isro gave updates on Chandrayaan-2. We remain hopeful and will continue working hard on our space programme. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 6, 2019

ISRO’s achievement with getting Chandrayaan-2 so far has made every Indian proud.

India stands with our committed and hard working scientists at @isro. My best wishes for future endeavours. — Amit Shah (@AmitShah) September 6, 2019

Congratulations to the team at #ISRO for their incredible work on the Chandrayaan 2 Moon Mission. Your passion & dedication is an inspiration to every Indian. Your work is not in vain. It has laid the foundation for many more path breaking & ambitious Indian space missions. 🇮🇳

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) September 6, 2019

With #Chandrayaan2 Mission, the entire team of ISRO has shown exemplary commitment and courage. The country is proud of @ISRO. We all hope for the best #PresidentKovind

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) September 6, 2019

कोशिश करने वालों की हार नहीं होती..

India is proud of @isro and its team of scientists. The ISRO’s mission to reach the Moon is bound to succeed. Their courage and commitment will ultimately make it successful. I wish team ISRO a great success in their future endeavours. — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 7, 2019

We are proud of our scientists. They have created history. No need to lose heart. Our scientists have done a great job.

Jai Hind! — Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) September 6, 2019

We are proud of you #ISRO , there is no failure that is final, ability to take a step forward is in itself a step towards success.

Kudos to our PM @narendramodi ji, a true leader, being present personally and bucking up the morale of our scientists 👏 — Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) September 6, 2019

A billion+ dreams united, #Chandrayaan2 remains a crucial step... India will conquer the final frontier ...space. I salute the @isro scientists they face the toughest of challenges & always inspire us, the future is India

— Sachin Pilot (@SachinPilot) September 7, 2019

We are proud of @isro & we are with our Scientists & Engineers.They have given their best on this Moon mission.

I would like to thank @isro for uniting the entire Nation over this #Chandrayan2 mission, your efforts has been seen & touched hearts of millions. pic.twitter.com/diPblmR0yM — Biplab Kumar Deb (@BjpBiplab) September 7, 2019

I have not failed. I have just found 10,000 ways that won't work. -Thomas A. Edison Bravo @isro #Chandrayan2

— Karti P Chidambaram (@KartiPC) September 7, 2019

A leader who inspires faith, hope and optimism! PM @narendramodi gives an emotional hug to @isro Chairman K. Sivan and reaffirms his faith in scientists and engineers of #ISRO and #Chandrayan2 team. Proud of our scientists! Proud of our Prime Minister!! pic.twitter.com/27bzzrD2zm

— Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad) September 7, 2019

Dear @isro scientists, India is proud of you !

Don't give up! Success is failure turned inside out The silver tint of the clouds of doubt You never can tell how close you are It may be near when it seems so far.. You have done your best for #Chandrayan2 ! — Dr Harsh Vardhan (@drharshvardhan) September 6, 2019

Not just politicians and Indian citizen felt proud and looked up to these brave scientists, but praises from across the world came for ISRO's attempt and the feat it has achieved. Here's how others reacted:

#India can & should be proud of its great teams of #ISRO scientists who have made it a world leader in #SpaceScience & practices.I am glad I followed the Live broadcast together with so many people in India & around the world. Getting where @Isro got is a great success by itself https://t.co/naT5hVZm4N

— Daniel Carmon🇮🇱 (@danielocarmon) September 6, 2019

Bhutan PM Lotay Tshering:We are proud of India and its scientists today. #Chandrayaan2 saw some challenges last minute but courage and hard work you have shown are historical. Knowing Prime Minister Narendra Modi.I have no doubt he and his #ISRO team will make it happen one day pic.twitter.com/AA8B2vXx8o

— ANI (@ANI) September 7, 2019

Planetary Society community, please join us in sending support to @isro on the apparent crash landing of their #VikramLander.

Today marks a chapter in the great story of your space program. We look forward to the next one, and for a successful Chandrayaan-2 orbiter mission. pic.twitter.com/hliW2JjVYs — Planetary Society (@exploreplanets) September 6, 2019