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‘The Whole Nation Is Proud Of You’: PM Modi Boosts Morale Of ISRO Scientists, Urges Them To Never Give Up
Swarajya Staff
Sep 07, 2019, 11:57 AM | Updated 11:57 AM IST
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi boosted the morale of ISRO scientists after Chandrayaan 2’s Vikram Lander lost contact with the control room.
“There are ups and downs in life. This is not a small achievement. Hope for the best. The whole nation is proud of you. I congratulate you for your service. I am fully backing you. I believe that we will bounce back, wish you all the best”, said Prime Minister Modi while addressing ISRO scientists.
Country is proud of you. I am with you, move ahead with courage. I wish you All the Best, says PM Narendra Modi to ISRO scientists#Chandrayaan2 pic.twitter.com/WQPOnutd80
— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) September 6, 2019
Prime Minister Modi also consoled top ISRO officials including chief K Sivan and urged them to be courageous.
After the communication loss ISRO Chief K Sivan had appraised Prime Minister Narendra Modi - who was also present at the control centre in Bengaluru.
He also made an official announcement that the performance was normal till about 2.1 KM above earth’s surface, following which communication was lost. He added that ISRO would now analyse all the flight data.
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