Sorry but the there's still tomorrow.

Every space program has it's good days and bad ones. Even going to the Moon can be difficult, with other planets (Mars is the real probe eater) it's even more difficult.

Another day in the office... as long as politicians understand the importance and aren't keen on slashing the budgets to where nothing actually can be done.

(Just look at the numbers of failed probes to Mars: )

There's many bumps with every climb - this is just one.

The particular problems with space programs are that: first, they take enormous amounts of money. There might not be another chance for a lot of the individuals, or the program director and other key personnel. Space programs are risky and expensive, and when they fail, governments are going to think twice about having another shot.

Second - I've worked on a lot of project teams - really small-scale compared to space programs, but still. But I've never been in a situation where the whole project suddenly suffers a 100% loss. And that's what happens in these cases. Yes, there's work to do on the post-mortem, figuring out what went wrong - but there's going to be a huge number of individuals whose plans for the immediate future just went up in flames. It must be a very empty feeling.

So, yes, another day, everyone can have another go, and all. But still....

Just look at the numbers of failed probes to Mars: ) — ssu

Interesting chart! I suppose it is a very risky business, but I just really felt for this particular team, as it was such a big deal for India and all.