Chandrayaan-3 landing: Union Cabinet greenlights National Space Day on August 23
The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal to mark August 23 as the 'National Space Day' marking the successful landing of the Chandrayaan-3, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said.
"The Union Cabinet joins the Nation in celebrating the historic success of the Chandrayaan-3 Mission to the Moon. The Cabinet also appreciates the monumental achievement of our scientists. This is not just a victory for our space agency but is a bright symbol of India’s progress and ascent on the global stage. The Cabinet welcomes that 23rd August would be celebrated as the “National Space Day", the statement read.
The Cabinet also congratulated the ISRO scientists for their efforts.
"The Cabinet congratulates the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for its efforts. Thanks to our scientists, India is the first country to land near the Moon’s south pole. Landing on the moon, with predicted accuracy, in itself is a momentous achievement. Landing near the South Pole of the Moon, and overcoming the arduous conditions, is a testament to the spirit of our scientists, who for centuries have sought to push the boundaries of human knowledge."
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared August 23 as 'National Space Day' during a meeting with Indian Space and Research Organisation (ISRO) scientists in Bengaluru, Karnataka, to commemorate the Chandrayaan-3 mission's massive achievement.
PM Modi declared August 23 as India's National Space Day, naming the lander's landing spot 'Shiv Shakti Point' and the point on the moon with Chandrayaan-2 symbols 'Tricolor Point'.
On August 23, ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the south pole of the moon, making India the first country to accomplish the historic achievement and putting an end to the disappointment of the Chandrayaan-2 crash landing four years before.
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- ANI
