What was the primary reason for the failure of Chandrayaan-2's Vikram lander to achieve a soft landing?
- Fuel exhaustion
- Communication loss due to hard landing
- Orbital insertion error
- 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.