The Embassy of Japan in India hailed Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and its scientists for Chandrayaan-2 mission. Keeping in mind the challenges and complexity of the mission, the Embassy said, "We applaud the ISRO and their scientists for their challenges with the Chandrayaan-2." Further expressing, "We are confident India will continue to work towards lunar explorations which Japan proudly works towards as well."

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Japan lauds ISRO's Chandrayaan-2 mission

The Embassy of Japan in India has also claimed the two countries are planning a joint lunar exploration which is set to be launched in the early 2020s. In a Facebook post it was stated, "The JAXA and ISRO are planning a Japan-India joint lunar exploration." 

ISRO lost contact with Chandrayaan-2's component Vikram Lander at about 2.1 Km above Moon's surface before its touchdown in the early hours on Saturday. On Sunday, the orbiter located Vikram Lander on the Moon's surface, which had earlier sent an image to ISRO's headquarters in Bangalore. The lander was scheduled to soft-land on Moon's surface on September 7.

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Many others join in to congratulate ISRO

Meanwhile, other countries have also applauded ISRO's efforts. Australian Space agency went ahead and supported ISRO's efforts, for which they said fell 'only a few kilometers short of achieving the mission.'

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Apart from the Australian Space Agency's recognition, the UAE Space Agency also extended its support after the loss of communication with the spacecraft. Further praising that India had proved to be a strategic player in space and partner in the developments and achievements. 

Earlier, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) hailed ISRO's efforts to land Chandrayaan-2 on Moon's South Pole and expressed intentions to explore solar system together.

(From ANI Inputs)

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