India Celebrates National Space Day: Honouring ISRO's Lunar Legacy

BY: GEETANJALI MISHRA

Observed annually on August 23, National Space Day celebrates ISRO’s historic Chandrayaan-3 landing on the Moon’s south pole.

India Celebrates National Space Day

On August 23, 2023, India became the first to land a spacecraft near the Moon’s south pole, highlighting ISRO’s rising global status.

Chandrayaan-3: A Milestone Moment

The Vikram lander and Pragyan rover gathered lunar data, marking India’s soft landing success after Chandrayaan-2.

Vikram & Pragyan

With Chandrayaan-3, India joined the elite group of nations, alongside the USA, Russia, and China, that have successfully landed on the Moon.

India Joins The Elite Space Club

National Space Day inspires students and scientists to pursue space science and advance India’s space future.

Inspiring The Next Generation

ISRO inspires with upcoming missions like Gaganyaan, India’s first human spaceflight, and the Aditya-L1 solar observatory.

A Vision For The Future

Schools and institutions across India host workshops, quizzes, exhibitions, and space talks to spark interest in astronomy and aerospace on this day.

Space Education & Outreach

National Space Day is not just about the past, it’s a launchpad for the future. To exploring new frontiers and pushing the boundaries of the cosmos.

Celebrating Science