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On 23 August 2023, the [[ISRO|Indian Space Research Organisation]] reached a significant milestone by successfully landing [[Chandrayaan-3|Chandrayaan-3's]] lander and rover on the Moon.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-08-24 |title=Chandrayaan mission a key milestone in ISRO's journey: Kasturirangan |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/chandrayaan-3-mission-success-has-opened-up-potential-for-moons-use-as-take-off-point-for-future-planetary-missions-kasturirangan/article67231284.ece |access-date=2023-08-27 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Recognizing this achievement, [[Prime Minister of India|Prime Minister]] [[Narendra Modi]] proclaimed August 23 as "National Space Day" in India.<ref>{{cite news |date=26 August 2023 |title=Chandrayaan-3: India To Celebrate August 23 As 'National Space Day' |newspaper=Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/news/chandrayaan-3-india-to-celebrate-august-23-as-national-space-day/videoshow/103080187.cms |accessdate=26 August 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=Soumya Pillai |date=26 August 2023 |title=PM Modi announces August 23 as 'National Space Day', lauds Isro scientists |newspaper=Hindustan Times |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pm-modi-declares-august-23-as-national-space-day-chandrayaan-3-lands-successfully-on-moon-s-south-pole-101693025185154.html |accessdate=26 August 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=26 August 2023 |title=PM Modi declares August 23 as National Space Day, says India now in front row of nations |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/narendra-modi-bengaluru-isro-moon-landing-8910185/ |access-date=27 August 2023 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> |
On 23 August 2023, the [[ISRO|Indian Space Research Organisation]] reached a significant milestone by successfully landing [[Chandrayaan-3|Chandrayaan-3's]] lander and rover on the Moon.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-08-24 |title=Chandrayaan mission a key milestone in ISRO's journey: Kasturirangan |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/chandrayaan-3-mission-success-has-opened-up-potential-for-moons-use-as-take-off-point-for-future-planetary-missions-kasturirangan/article67231284.ece |access-date=2023-08-27 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> With this, India became the fourth country to land on the moon and first to land near the southern polar region of the moon. The soft-landing was followed by successful deployment of Pragyan Rover. Recognizing this achievement, [[Prime Minister of India|Prime Minister]] [[Narendra Modi]] proclaimed August 23 as "National Space Day" in India.<ref>{{cite news |date=26 August 2023 |title=Chandrayaan-3: India To Celebrate August 23 As 'National Space Day' |newspaper=Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/news/chandrayaan-3-india-to-celebrate-august-23-as-national-space-day/videoshow/103080187.cms |accessdate=26 August 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=Soumya Pillai |date=26 August 2023 |title=PM Modi announces August 23 as 'National Space Day', lauds Isro scientists |newspaper=Hindustan Times |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pm-modi-declares-august-23-as-national-space-day-chandrayaan-3-lands-successfully-on-moon-s-south-pole-101693025185154.html |accessdate=26 August 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=26 August 2023 |title=PM Modi declares August 23 as National Space Day, says India now in front row of nations |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/narendra-modi-bengaluru-isro-moon-landing-8910185/ |access-date=27 August 2023 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 09:52, 28 July 2024
| National Space Day | |
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| Official name | National Space Day |
| Observed by | India |
| Type | National |
| Significance | Commemorates Chandrayaan-3's successful landing on the Moon |
| Date | 23 August |
| First time | 23 August 2024 |
| Related to | www |
National Space Day in India commemorates the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon.[1] It is celebrated on 23 August.[2]
History
On 23 August 2023, the Indian Space Research Organisation reached a significant milestone by successfully landing Chandrayaan-3's lander and rover on the Moon.[3] With this, India became the fourth country to land on the moon and first to land near the southern polar region of the moon. The soft-landing was followed by successful deployment of Pragyan Rover. Recognizing this achievement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi proclaimed August 23 as "National Space Day" in India.[4][5][6]
References
- ^ "National Space Day". ISRO Website.
- ^ "Chandrayaan-3 Lander on the Moon". The Hindu. 23 August 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ "Chandrayaan mission a key milestone in ISRO's journey: Kasturirangan". The Hindu. 24 August 2023. 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.
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