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The India Space Week program aims to promote National Space Day in schools, colleges, and universities to raise awareness among Indian citizens. The Prime Minister has circulated a<ref>https://pgportal.gov.in/Status/Detail</ref> letter sent by the India Space Week to the ministry regarding this initiative on august 01. PMO order : PMOPG/D/2024/0160542 Tag: Reverted |
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Revision as of 03:30, 4 August 2024
| National Space Day | |
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 Logo of the first National Space Day, 23 August 2024 | |
| 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]
First National Space Day
The first National Space Day will be celebrated across India in 2024.[7]
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.
- ^ "ISRO on X". ISRO on X.
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