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National Space Day
Official nameNational Space Day
Observed byIndia
TypeNational
SignificanceCommemorates Chandrayaan-3's successful landing on the Moon
Date23 August
First time23 August 2024

National Space Day is a day of the year set aside in India to commemorate Chandrayaan-3's successful landing on the Moon.[1] It is celebrated on 23 August.

History[edit]

On 23 August 2023, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) reached a significant milestone by successfully landing Chandrayaan-3's lander and rover on the Moon.[2] Recognizing this achievement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi proclaimed August 23 as "National Space Day" in India.[3][4][5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Chandrayaan-3 Lander on the Moon". The Hindu. 23 August 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  • ^ PTI (24 August 2023). "Chandrayaan mission a key milestone in ISRO's journey: Kasturirangan". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
  • ^ "Chandrayaan-3: India To Celebrate August 23 As 'National Space Day'". Times of India. 26 August 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  • ^ Soumya Pillai (26 August 2023). "PM Modi announces August 23 as 'National Space Day', lauds Isro scientists". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  • ^ "PM Modi declares August 23 as National Space Day, says India now in front row of nations". The Indian Express. 26 August 2023. Retrieved 27 August 2023.

  • Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=National_Space_Day&oldid=1197426990"

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