India is celebrating its first-ever National Space Day today, marking the first anniversary of the successful moon landing of ISRO’s Vikram Lander from Chandrayaan-3 on August 23, 2023.
India has made history by becoming the fourth nation to successfully land on the Moon and the first to reach its southern polar region. To commemorate this monumental achievement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially declared August 23 as National Space Day.
PM Modi extended his greetings to the nation on X stating, “Greetings to everyone on the first National Space Day. We recall with great pride our nation’s achievements in the space sector. It is also a day to laud the contributions of our space scientists. Our Government has taken a series of futuristic decisions relating to this sector and we will do even more in the times to come.”
Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya also celebrated and acknowledged the nation’s achievement on X.
“On this #NationalSpaceDay, let’s celebrate 🇮🇳’s cosmic strides, from #Chandrayaan-3’s lunar triumph to the awe-inspiring #Aditya-L1 #solar mission. We salute the brilliance of our scientists and the @isro crew who make India’s cosmic dreams a reality. With upcoming missions like #Gaganyaan, India is set to reach even greater heights. Here’s to our space pioneers and the boundless frontiers they continue to explore! (sic)” Union Minister, Nitin Gadkari wrote on X.
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya acknowledged the significance of the Chandrayaan-3 mission and wrote on X, “As the nation comes together to celebrate the #NationalSpaceDay, we fondly remember the historic achievement of our scientists. It marks a watershed moment in our quest for space exploration and we remain committed to the goal of ‘Touching Lives While Touching the Moon’’
The theme of this year’s National Space Day is “Touching Lives While Touching the Moon: India’s Space Saga.” This theme reflects India’s extraordinary journey in space exploration and its impact on society. The celebrations will feature a series of events showcasing India’s significant milestones in space, the societal benefits of its space programme and the opportunities available for people to engage with and contribute to the nation’s space endeavours.
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