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PM Modi Declares August 23 as National Space Day to Celebrate Chandrayaan-3's Moon Landing

  • Posted on August 26, 2023
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National Space Day to Celebrate Chandrayaan-3



Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared August 23 as "National Space Day" in India, commemorating the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon's surface. The Prime Minister made this historic declaration during an emotional address to the dedicated scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) command center in Bengaluru.

 

During his speech, PM Modi revealed that the spot where the Vikram lander touched down on the lunar surface will now be known as the 'Shivshakti' point, while the Chandrayaan-2's impact point will be called the 'Tiranga' point. These new names symbolize India's prowess and commitment to space exploration.

 

"This will be an inspiration for every effort made by India. It will remind us that any failure is not final," PM Modi passionately stated, highlighting the indomitable spirit of scientific exploration.

 

PM Modi in Bengaluru met and congratulated ISRO scientists as he lauded Chandryaan-3 heroes involved with the successful lunar landing (Twitter
PM Modi in Bengaluru met and congratulated ISRO scientists as he lauded Chandryaan-3 heroes involved with the successful lunar landing (Twitter Photo)


The announcement comes in the wake of India's historic achievement of becoming the first country to successfully place a lander on the unexplored lunar South Pole. PM Modi expressed his immense pride in the accomplishments of ISRO's scientists and their contribution to the 'Make In India' initiative.

 

Despite being on a two-nation visit to South Africa and Greece, PM Modi's thoughts remained firmly with the scientists. "I could not stop myself as I was not in the country, but I decided to visit Bengaluru first and meet our scientists right after visiting India," he explained.


PM Modi declares August 23 as National Space Day in honor of Chandrayaan-3's .
PM Modi declares August 23 as National Space Day in honor of Chandrayaan-3's Moon landing, lauding ISRO's scientists for their dedication.

Recalling the tense final minutes of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, PM Modi stated, "I can see before my eyes every second of that day of August 23." His words were met with resounding applause from the gathered scientists.

 

The emotional address ended with the Prime Minister expressing his deep gratitude and admiration for the scientists, saying, "I salute your dedication. I salute your patience. I salute your hard work. I salute your inspiration."

 

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