space medium MCQ

What was the primary reason for the failure of Chandrayaan-2's Vikram lander to achieve a soft landing?

  1. Fuel exhaustion
  2. Communication loss due to hard landing
  3. Orbital insertion error
  4. Launch vehicle malfunction

Answer: Communication loss due to hard landing

During the final descent phase on September 7, 2019, Vikram deviated from its intended trajectory and experienced a hard landing, resulting in loss of communication. The orbiter, however, continues to function successfully.

Topic Space Missions - Chandrayaan
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