India Marks Inaugural National Space Day Celebration Today

India will celebrate its first-ever National Space Day on Friday, themed “Touching Lives While Touching the Moon: India’s Space Saga.”

On August 23, 2023, India made history with the successful soft landing of the Chandrayaan-3 lander on the moon, becoming the 4th nation to achieve this feat and the 1st to reach the lunar South Pole. In honor of this significant achievement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared August 23 as National Space Day.

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Taking to social media platform X, Union Ministers Hardeep Singh Puri, Nitin Gadkari, and Dr Mansukh Mandaviya expressed joy over India’s space achievements and gratitude towards PM Modi.

“On this National Space Day, we honor ISRO’s remarkable journey—from transporting rocket parts on bullock carts to landing on the Moon’s South Pole, India’s space program has soared to new heights. With Indian Oil’s Cryogenics as a crucial contributor, our space story advances under the visionary leadership of PM @narendramodi ji, as we gear up for Gaganyaan in 2024,” Hardeep Singh Puri shared on X.

“On this #NationalSpaceDay, let’s celebrate India’s cosmic achievements, from the success of #Chandrayaan-3 to the ambitious #Aditya-L1 #solar mission. We honor the brilliance of our scientists and the @isro team who turn India’s space dreams into reality. With future missions like #Gaganyaan on the horizon, India is poised to reach even greater heights. Here’s to our space pioneers and the endless frontiers they continue to explore!

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Celebrate National Space Day on 23 August 2024! Theme: ‘Touching Lives While Touching the Moon: India’s Space Saga.’ Space exploration not only shapes our world but also fuels our imagination. Join us in celebrating the incredible journey of India’s space endeavors and their profound impact on our lives. Let’s come together with pride to mark this historic day!” wrote Nitin Gadkari on X.

“As the nation unites to celebrate #NationalSpaceDay, we proudly reflect on the historic achievements of our scientists. This day marks a pivotal moment in our pursuit of space exploration, reaffirming our commitment to ‘Touching Lives While Touching the Moon’,” said Mansukh Mandaviya.

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“Today, India celebrates its inaugural National Space Day. Exactly a year ago, on this day, the Chandrayaan-3 mission successfully achieved. A soft landing of the Vikram Lander on the lunar surface. With this feat, India became the 4th country to land a rover on the moon. The 1st to land near the southern polar region,” the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways shared on X. (ANI)