India marked its second National Space Day on Saturday with tributes pouring in from political leaders across the country, recalling the landmark Chandrayaan-3 mission that successfully landed on the Moon’s South Pole on this date in 2023.
Leaders Pay Tribute
Taking to X, Union Home Minister Amit Shah posted, “On #NationalSpaceDay, as we celebrate the historic moment when Chandrayaan-3 touched down on the Moon’s South Pole, every Indian heart swells with pride. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the brilliant scientists of @isro, whose unwavering dedication made this achievement possible.”
He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership for accelerating India’s space ambitions.
“Under the visionary leadership of Modi Ji, this landmark mission has opened new frontiers in space exploration and sparked a renewed spirit of innovation and purpose among our youth. From Chandrayaan-3 to Aditya, and the many missions ahead, ISRO continues to turn the aspirations of a rising India into reality — with resilience, brilliance, and unmatched national pride,” he posted.
On #NationalSpaceDay, as we celebrate the historic moment when Chandrayaan-3 touched down on the Moon’s South Pole, every Indian heart swells with pride. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the brilliant scientists of @isro, whose unwavering dedication made this achievement…
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 23, 2025
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju echoed the sentiment.
“Let, #NationalSpaceDay be a reminder to us that no dream is too high when backed by courage & conviction. Grateful to our scientists for making Bharat shine beyond the skies,” he posted on X.
Let, #NationalSpaceDay be a reminder to us that no dream is too high when backed by courage & conviction.
Grateful to our scientists for making Bharat shine beyond the skies.@isro pic.twitter.com/Asljd9vQwd— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) August 23, 2025
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also paid homage.
Taking to X, he posted, “On this very day in the year 2023, our great scientists left an indelible mark in global space history by achieving the soft landing of India’s pride, ‘Chandrayaan-3,’ on the moon. This mission is a symbol of the boundless capability of ‘New India.’ In honour of this unprecedented national achievement, the respected Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji decided to celebrate 23rd August as ‘National Space Day,’ which fills us with pride in India’s scientific talent.”
“On this ‘National Space Day,’ we salute those great Indian scientists whose dedication, tireless efforts, and remarkable talent have established ‘New India’ at the pinnacle of space exploration. Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all!” he further added.
आज ही के दिन वर्ष 2023 में हमारे महान वैज्ञानिकों ने भारत के गौरव ‘चंद्रयान-3’ की चंद्रमा पर सॉफ्ट लैंडिंग कराकर वैश्विक अंतरिक्ष इतिहास में एक अमिट छाप छोड़ी थी। यह मिशन ‘नए भारत’ के असीम सामर्थ्य का प्रतीक है।
राष्ट्र की इस अभूतपूर्व उपलब्धि के सम्मान में आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री… pic.twitter.com/PIXszxMD8w
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) August 23, 2025
National Space Day
National Space Day, first declared by Prime Minister Modi in 2024, observed annually on 23 August to commemorate the success of Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram lander and Pragyan rover, which placed India among the leading nations in space exploration.
To mark this year’s observance, NCERT has launched a new educational module titled ‘India – A Rising Space Power’, to be introduced in schools across Uttar Pradesh.
The curriculum charts India’s space journey from early achievements to landmark missions such as Chandrayaan, Mangalyaan, and the forthcoming Gaganyaan.
Digital platforms, including DIKSHA, NISHTHA and the ‘India on the Moon’ portal, are being used to share space-related learning resources as part of the celebrations.
The theme for National Space Day 2025, ‘Aryabhatta to Gaganyaan: Ancient Wisdom to Infinite Possibilities’, highlights the connection between India’s historic contributions to astronomy and its modern-day strides in space technology, underscoring a continuum of knowledge and innovation.
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