Veteran Congress leader Sonia Gandhi wrote to Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief S Somnath congratulating him for Indias Moon Mission – Chandrayaan-3 successfully landing on the lunar surface yesterday (August 23), calling it a magnificent achievement.Sonia Gandhi writes to ISRO chief on Chandrayaan-3s successIn a letter, Sonia Gandhi lauded ISROs efforts in reaching the pinnacle of success, “This is to let you know how thrilled I was by ISROs magnificent achievement last evening. It is a matter of great pride and excitement to all Indians, particularly the younger generation.”She added, “ISROs outstanding capabilities have been built up over decades. It has had remarkable leaders and a spirit of collective endeavour has always driven it. It is being anchored on self-reliance since the early sixties that has contributed to its great successes.”Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi writes to ISRO chief S Somanath on Chandrayaan-3 success pic.twitter.com/kwYyAD6ovW— ANI (@ANI) August 24, 2023“…I wish the entire ISRO fraternity all the very best and extend my warm greetings to each and every member of it on this momentous occasion,” Congress leader Sonia Gandhi said while extending her wishes to the national space agency.India creates history!On Wednesday at 6.04 pm, India created history by becoming the first country to land the Chandrayaan-3 on the south pole of the moon, and just the fourth nation to make a soft landing on the lunar surface ever. Before India, the Soviet Union, the United States, and China were the only three countries that had successfully carried out soft landings on the Moon.Now, Pragyaan is all set to explore the moons surface and transmit data to Earth in 1 lunar day which is equivalent to 14 Earth days.Chandrayaan-3 Mission:Chandrayaan-3 ROVER:Made in India 🇮🇳Made for the MOON🌖!The Ch-3 Rover ramped down from the Lander and India took a walk on the moon !More updates soon.#Chandrayaan_3#Ch3— ISRO (@isro) August 24, 2023Meanwhile, PM Modi who witnessed the historic feat from South Africas Johannesburg, said that it is a “historic day for Indias space sector.”
