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.

At what altitude did the Vikram lander lose communication with ground stations?

• 1.5 kilometers

• 2.1 kilometers

• 3.0 kilometers

• 4.5 kilometers

What was the Prime Minister's reaction to the Chandrayaan 2 mission?

• He remained silent on the issue.

• He announced the end of the space program.

• He expressed pride and encouraged continued efforts.

• He was disappointed and criticized the scientists.

Which countries have successfully made soft landings on the moon before India attempted with Chandrayaan 2?

• United States, China, and India

• United States, China, and Russia

• United States, China, and the former Soviet Union

• United States, China, and Japan

What was the primary objective of the Chandrayaan 2 mission?

• To explore Mars

• To conduct a soft landing on the moon

• To orbit the Earth

• To launch a satellite into space

When was the Chandrayaan 2 mission initially launched?

• June

• August

• July

• September