Today is a very important day for India and space history. On this day in the year 2023, India wrote its name in golden letters in the history of space. Chandrayaan 3 mission got historic success on 23 August. Although this was not the first time that ISRO achieved success in space, but even before this many missions have been successfully completed.
By the way, Chandrayaan 3 mission was very special because India became the fourth country to land on the moon. Apart from this, it is the first country in the world that has been able to successfully land on the south pole of the moon. To make this achievement memorable, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared 23 August as National Space Day. On this occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the government led by him has taken many futuristic decisions related to this field and such decisions will be taken in future as well.
In the post, Modi said, “Greetings to everyone on the first National Space Day. We remember our country’s achievements in the space sector with great pride. It is also a day to appreciate the contribution of our space scientists.”
Union ministers Hardeep Singh Puri, Nitin Gadkari and Dr Mansukh Mandaviya expressed happiness over India’s space achievements and expressed gratitude to PM Modi on social media platform X. Hardeep Singh Puri wrote on X, “Today we celebrate ISRO’s incredible journey on National Space Day. From carrying rocket parts on a bullock cart to landing on the south pole of the Moon, India’s space programme has reached new heights. With IndianOil’s cryogenics playing a key role, our space saga continues under the visionary leadership of PM @narendramodi ji as we prepare for Gaganyaan in 2024.”
“On this #NationalSpaceDay, let us celebrate the achievements of India’s space journey, from the lunar triumph of #Chandrayaan-3 to the awe-inspiring #Aditya-L1 #solar mission. We salute the brilliance of our scientists and @isro crews who make India’s space dreams come true. With upcoming missions like #Gaganyaan, India is set to scale even greater heights. Here’s to our space pioneers and the limitless frontiers they are exploring! Celebrate National Space Day on 23rd August 2024! Theme: “Touching lives while touching the Moon: India’s Space Saga” Space exploration shapes our world and fuels our imagination. Join us in honouring the incredible journey of India’s space endeavours and their impact on our lives. Let’s come together with pride and celebrate this historic day!” Nitin Gadkari wrote on X.
