Dynamite News India celebrates first 'National Space Day' with joy and enthusiasm
India celebrates its first-ever National Space Day on Friday on the theme "Touching Lives While Touching the Moon: India's Space Saga". Read further on Dynamite News:
New Delhi: India celebrates its first-ever National Space Day on Friday on the theme "Touching Lives While Touching the Moon: India's Space Saga".
India made History
On 23 August 2023, India achieved a historic milestone when the Chandrayaan-3 lander completed a soft landing on the moon.
This remarkable accomplishment made India the 4th country to accomplish this feat and the 1st to land on the lunar South Pole.
PM declared National Space Day
In recognition of this achievement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared August 23 as National Space Day.
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India's space victory
Taking to social media platform X, Union Ministers Hardeep Singh Puri, Nitin Gadkari, and Dr Mansukh Mandaviya expressed joy over India's space achievements and gratitude towards PM Modi.
"Today, we celebrate ISRO's incredible journey on National Space Day. From transporting rocket components on bullock carts to landing on the Moon's South Pole, India's space program has reached new heights.
With Indian Oil's Cryogenics playing a key role, our space saga continues under PM @narendramodi ji's visionary leadership as we prepare for Gaganyaan in 2024," Hardeep Singh Puri posted on X.
"On this #NationalSpaceDay, let's celebrate 's cosmic strides, from #Chandrayaan-3's lunar triumph to the awe-inspiring #Aditya-L1 #solar mission. We salute the brilliance of our scientists and the @isro crew who make India's cosmic dreams a reality. With upcoming missions like #Gaganyaan, India is set to reach even greater heights. Here's to our space pioneers and the boundless frontiers they continue to explore! Celebrate National Space Day on 23 August 2024! Theme: "Touching Lives While Touching the Moon: India's Space Saga" Space exploration shapes our world and fuels our imagination.
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Join us in honouring the incredible journey of India's space endeavours and their impact on our lives. Let's come together with pride and celebrate this monumental day!" wrote Nitin Gadkari on X. (with Agency inputs)