India marked its first-ever National Space Day on Friday, a tribute to the nation’s groundbreaking achievement with Chandrayaan-3, which made history in 2023 by successfully landing on the Moon’s South Pole.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to the nation, emphasizing the pride and honor that this day represents.
Taking to X, PM Modi posted, “Greetings to everyone on the first National Space Day.”
The Prime Minister took the opportunity to acknowledge the tireless efforts of India’s space scientists.
“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,” PM further stated.
PM Modi also highlighted the government’s commitment to furthering advancements in the space sector.
PM Modi further asserted, “Our Government has taken a series of futuristic decisions relating to this sector and we will do even more in the times to come.”
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… pic.twitter.com/E7QcNDSm4u
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 23, 2024
Chandrayaan-3, the mission that inspired this national celebration, comprised a propulsion module, the Vikram lander, and the Pragyan rover.
The mission’s success placed India alongside the USSR (now Russia), the United States, and China as the only countries to have achieved a soft landing on the Moon.
As National Space Day is celebrated across the country, various departments, ministries, educational institutions, science organizations, NGOs, and the public have come together to honor this milestone.
The theme for the day, ‘Touching Lives while Touching the Moon: India’s Space Saga,’ underscores the broader impact of India’s space missions.
ISRO Chairman Dr. S Somnath remarked that the day is not only about celebrating Chandrayaan-3’s success but also about setting the stage for future endeavors.
“This day is a stepping stone as we outline the future of India’s space initiatives during the Amritkal era,” he said.
India Sets Sights On 2025 Spaceflight; Lunar Landing By 2040
Looking ahead, India has ambitious plans, including sending an astronaut to space by the latter half of 2025 and eventually landing the first Indian on the Moon by 2040.
The Gaganyaan mission, India’s first human spaceflight, delayed by the pandemic, is likely to launch next year.
Additionally, India aims to send its first robotic mission featuring a female robot, Vayumitra, to space in 2025.
As the nation celebrates its achievements, the future of India’s space exploration looks brighter than ever, with bold new missions on the horizon.
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