A third user pointed out the travesty, that a science minister who couldn’t spell ‘satellite’ felt it necessary to mock others.
On Saturday, Pakistan’s ‘Science and Technology’ Minister Fawad Chaudhry mocked India’s space agency ISRO after it lost track with Chandrayaan II.
Showing the usual class we’ve come to expect from members of the current establishment, Fawad Chaudhry: “Awwwww..... Jo kaam ata nai panga nai leitay na..... Dear “Endia”
This led to a host of angry reactions from both Indian and Pakistani Twitter users who wondered how the science minister of a nation could be so ‘anti-science’. Another Pakistani user pointed out that India had Rs 900 crore to spare for such a mission while all Fawad Chaudhry had was his Twitter account.
A third user pointed out the travesty, that a science minister who couldn’t spell ‘satellite’ felt it necessary to mock others.
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Modi g is giving Bhashan on Sattelite communication as he is actually an astronaut and not politician, Lok Sabha shld ask him QS on wasting 900 crore Rs of a poor nation... https://t.co/48u0t6KatM
— Ch Fawad Hussain (@fawadchaudhry) September 6, 2019
Awwwww..... Jo kaam ata nai panga nai leitay na..... Dear “Endia” https://t.co/lp8pHUNTBZ
— Ch Fawad Hussain (@fawadchaudhry) September 6, 2019
Ufff really I missed that great moment #IndiaFailed https://t.co/pxKQQABVuF
— Ch Fawad Hussain (@fawadchaudhry) September 6, 2019
The funny part is, #Chadrayaan2 kept Pakistanis awake all night https://t.co/NPApFVvkge
— Rishi Bagree ऋषि (@rishibagree) September 6, 2019
Do you have 900 crores? #BakshishEconomy #TerrorInc https://t.co/6GBmboMpsM
— Samir Saran (@samirsaran) September 7, 2019
गन्दी औलाद, न मजा न स्वाद https://t.co/478WMXsVYf
— Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga (@TajinderBagga) September 6, 2019
Awww... jo mulk Hindustan se pehley space agency banata hai aur phir uska saara fund aatnkwaadi launch karney mai gaawaata hai... gyaan de raha hai. Ch Fawad ISRO ka i bhi theek se bulwado pakistan se toh Maan jayein https://t.co/QEgVHS6Una
— Rubika Liyaquat (@RubikaLiyaquat) September 6, 2019
I’m sorry, Pakistan looks like it’s still the early 90s there. https://t.co/7SSipFMdeh
— Ishita Yadav (@IshitaYadav) September 6, 2019
J.Mattis said Pakistan is most dangerous country,its leaders don’t care about their people. U guys should be ashamed @fawadchaudhry -your space program has no head or tail. The science&tech in Pak is non-existent,the world mocks u.
— Vishakha Joshi (@VishakhaJ18) September 6, 2019
India is far ahead of Pak!We are proud of @isro https://t.co/T9Z6uxvLBI
Chhoti baat kar di tumne, Fawad! You are a minister. Where is the gravitas. Pakistan should be worried having a petty idiot like you around representing the country in international forums. Chhi.
— Vaibhav Vishal (@ofnosurnamefame) September 6, 2019
PS: That you were actually up watching the live telecast was cute, though. :) https://t.co/7BdobTK7LA
Ever wondered why Pakistan is a failed state and the economy is in shambles. Look how this Pakistan Minister (Science portfolio) is behaving like an uneducated moron at midnight to mock India. We should really pity their state! https://t.co/ER4LptxCgl
— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) September 6, 2019
Making fun of crashed Indian Mission to Moon is like a local uni dropout drawing parallels with Harvard uni dropouts. We aren't even in the race to reach the moon. Better we focus on improving and expanding our own space program otherwise we will be eating a humble pie in the end https://t.co/TeXfgEu6ds
— M. Jibran Nasir (@MJibranNasir) September 6, 2019
Ever wondered why Pakistan is a failed state and the economy is in shambles. Look how this Pakistan Minister (Science portfolio) is behaving like an uneducated moron at midnight to mock India. We should really pity their state! https://t.co/ER4LptxCgl
— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) September 6, 2019
Came across this tweet in the trending section while I was reading all the proud messages for the #Chandrayaan2 mission. Couldn’t believe that guy is their national science & technology minister https://t.co/0jF2L2Fe7z
— Jaydev Unadkat (@JUnadkat) September 7, 2019
Fawad Chaudhry counting the money India just spent.. pic.twitter.com/03lpRCkMgX
— Naila Inayat नायला इनायत (@nailainayat) September 7, 2019
India ke paas 900 crore hai ye sab karne ke liye! Aur apke paas ye muft ka twitter account... https://t.co/OXOUbuBTst pic.twitter.com/YSuO6M93w2
— F.K (@fzaklm) September 7, 2019
A glimpse into Pakistan's space program, as designed by the Science and Technology minister. Riveting. pic.twitter.com/qDFgek5qYx
— Naila Inayat नायला इनायत (@nailainayat) September 7, 2019
Breaking news!!!! Fawad Chaudhry has landed on his rooftop. pic.twitter.com/6m0Sbd7EtO
— Naila Inayat नायला इनायत (@nailainayat) September 7, 2019
The person who isn't even able to spell satellite is the federal minister for science and technology.. #PKMKB
— सौम् Yeah (@soumyastic) September 7, 2019
And yeah Ch fawad Hussain , does Ch stands for chutiya ? https://t.co/cPucOb4d5u
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1. 'Vikram lander hasn't crashed'
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Former ISRO Director D Sasikumar on Saturday said that the communication loss with "Vikram" lander may not have been due to crash-landing.
"We have to find out from the communication data whether it is a soft landing or it is a crash landing. In my opinion, it is not a crash landing because the communication channel is on between the lander and the orbiter. It should be intact. So, let us hope after the analysis done, we may be able to get the final figure," he said while talking to ANI.
The communication data which is missing is being analysed now, he said.
Earlier, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said in a tweet, "normal performance was observed up to an altitude of 2.1 km. Subsequently, communication from Lander to the ground stations was lost. Data is being analyzed."
2. How the mission went
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The Vikram Lander successfully separated from Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter on September 2. The Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter continues to orbit the Moon.
The Vikram lander was planned to land on the far side of the moon between 1:30 am to 2:30 am on the intervening night of Friday-Saturday. This would have been followed by rover (Pragyan) roll-out between 5:30 am to 6:30 am.
3. ISRO will bounce back
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Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) announcement that the communication with Vikram lander was lost evoked mixed reactions from netizens, with people expressing faith that the space agency will bounce back soon.
The space agency in a tweet said, "This is Mission Control Centre. #VikramLander descent was as planned and normal performance was observed up to an altitude of 2.1 km. Subsequently, communication from Lander to the ground stations was lost. Data is being analyzed. #ISRO."
"Deeply saddened. The mission was 93% successful except the last 2.1 km. Don't forget NASA have failed 10 times before making its first impact in moon. We have just lost the lander but the orbitor will be making science for a year. #Chandrayaan2Live #Chandrayaan2Landing," a twitter user wrote.
"It's literally rocket science. Irrespective of the outcome, proud of @isro for inspiring a billion people with their efforts," another user wrote.
4. 'Kudos for hard work'
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"It's a great attempt by ISRO, kudos for all the hard work which ISRO scientists have put in for this mission. Still many more achievements to come. We should be proud of this mission. Jai hind," a user named Gopal Rajnified tweeted.
Some said they were hoping for a Bollywood style scene.
"After long silence from control room, "I was hoping for Bollywood style scene in which one intern runs to K Sivan shouting "Sir , receiving data .. We are receiving data from Vikram"," said one user.
Other said there is nothing like failure or misses in science and technology.
One twitter user wrote, "Amazing how all of the world came together to watch #Chandrayaan2Landing and gave a sigh of heartbreak when it failed. Funny how humans compete with each other here but are brought together by something that's far, far out there."
5. PM to address nation
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The Prime Minister will address the nation at around 8 am, according to ISRO.
"Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation from ISRO Control Centre today (September 07, 2019) at 0800 hrs IST," the space agency tweeted.
The address comes after ISRO lost communication with 'Vikram' lander of Chandrayaan 2 moments before it was preparing to make a soft-landing on the south pole region of the Moon.
ISRO chairman K Sivan announced that communication with the lander was lost at 2.1 km from the lunar surface.
"Vikram lander's descend was normal and as planned till 2.1 km. Subsequently, communication with Vikram lander was lost. Data is being analysed," he said.
In its last tweet at 1:49 am, ISRO was giving updates about the missions announced in the run-up to the soft landing of the Vikram lander.
Modi, who was in the ISRO headquarters to witness the historic moment, asked the scientists to not lose hope and be courageous.
"Don't lose hope. Be courageous. There are ups and downs in life. What you all have done is not a small thing. You have done a great service to the country, science and mankind. I am with you. I wish you all the best," the Prime Minister told the scientists.
