Here's some exclusive, behind-the-scenes footage of the moon mission's various components coming together.
Addressing the scientists hours after ISRO announced that it had lost communication with the lander, he also said that the country's determination to land on the moon has become even stronger.
The cubical vehicle, exclusively designed for travelling on the moon, is fitted with a solar panel.
The picture of Moon was taken by Chandrayaan-2's LI4 Camera from an altitude of about 2,650 km from the lunar surface.
The Indian Space Research Organisation has resolved to alight its lander on the lunar surface with Chandrayaan-3 in addition to a maiden solar expedition in 2020.
The New York Times, The Washington Post, The BBC and The Guardian, among many other leading foreign media outlets, all carried stories on Chandrayaan-2, India's landmark moon mission.
Dr Bhabha and Dr Sarabhai didn't feel guilty for their ambitions; it was for those 'mad scientists' that India is a powerhouse -- both at the atomic level and in the vastness of space, observes Kumar Abishek.
NASA said it is looking forward to explore the solar system with its Indian counterpart.
Of the 109 lunar missions during the period, 61 were successful and 48 had failed, it stated.
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'In a part of the world where the government tells people what not to eat and what slogans to shout and not shout, it is beneficial to develop a mentality that is science minded and therefore open-minded.' 'That is possibly why the space programme has always had support from all sides of the political divide,' says Aakar Patel.
'Space is dangerous and there will be many failed attempts as we try to use mankind's ingenuity to take the next evolutionary step.'
The ISRO had earlier said Chandrayaan-2 will be launched in a window from January-February 16, 2019.Sources said it is expected by the middle of next month but no date has been finalised.
Reaching out to students across the country through the third edition of the 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' programme, the PM told them not to get demotivated by temporary setbacks. He used examples from cricket, the Chandrayaan 2 mission and his own experiences and spoke on a range of issues, including exam stress and time management.
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday.
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