NEW DELHI: India is set to commemorate its first-ever National Space Day on Friday, with the theme Touching Lives While Touching the Moon: Indias Space Saga. This momentous day marks the anniversary of a significant achievement in the history of a nations space.On August 23, 2023, India reached a historic milestone when Chandrayaan-3 successfully performed a soft landing on the moon. This incredible feat made India the fourth country in the world to achieve such a landing and the first to reach the lunar South Pole. Recognizing this huge achievement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared August 23 as National Space Day.Witnessing a triumphCelebrations are echoing across the nation, with several Union Ministers taking to social media to express their pride and joy over Indias space accomplishments. Hardeep Singh Puri, Nitin Gadkari, and Dr Mansukh Mandaviya were among those who shared their thoughts on platform X, praising the remarkable journey of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and expressing gratitude to PM Modi. Greetings to everyone on the first National Space Day. We recall with great pride our nations achievements in the space sector. It is also a day to laud the contributions of our space scientists. Our Government has taken a series of futuristic decisions relating to this sector… pic.twitter.com/E7QcNDSm4u— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 23, 2024Today, we celebrate ISROs incredible journey on National Space Day. From transporting rocket components on bullock carts to landing on the Moons South Pole, Indias space program has reached new heights. With Indian Oils cryogenics playing a key role, our space saga continues under PM Narendra Modi jis visionary leadership as we prepare for Gaganyaan in 2024, Hardeep Singh Puri posted.Gratitude expressed by officialsNitin Gadkari added, On this #NationalSpaceDay, lets celebrate Indias cosmic strides, from #Chandrayaan-3s lunar triumph to the awe-inspiring #Aditya-L1 #solar mission. We salute the brilliance of our scientists and the @isro crew who make Indias cosmic dreams a reality.Mansukh Mandaviya echoed the sentiments, emphasizing the significance of this achievement in Indias quest for space exploration.As India prepares for even greater heights with upcoming missions like Gaganyaan, the nation unites in pride, celebrating the incredible journey of its space endeavors and the profound impact they have on our lives.
