India's Historic Moon Landing Attempt Appears To Have Failed

The transcript discusses the attempted moon landing by India's Vikram lander, which lost communication at 2.1 kilometers altitude. India's Prime Minister expressed pride in the scientists and optimism for the space program. The Chandrayaan 2 mission aimed to place India among the few countries to achieve a soft moon landing, joining the US, China, and the former Soviet Union. The mission initially launched in July.

What was the altitude at which communication from the Vikram lander was lost?

What did India's Prime Minister say about the scientists involved in the Chandrayaan 2 mission?

What was the primary goal of the Chandrayaan 2 mission?

Which countries have successfully made soft moon landings before India?

When was the Chandrayaan 2 mission initially launched?