The spot on the moon where Indias third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3s lander Vikram touched down will now be known as Shiv Shakti Point, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced today (August 26) while addressing the ISRO scientists in Bengaluru.His big announcement came at the ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) in Bengaluru where he arrived today to greet the scientists behind the historic Moon mission.Shiv Shakti Point named as spot where Vikram landed: PM ModiPM Modi said, “It is a convention to name the spot of the touchdown on the moon. And India too has now decided to name the point where Vikram Lander touched down. That point will now be known as Shiv Shakti Point.”“The Shakti in the name Shiv Shakti comes from the hard work, inspiration and empowerment of the women scientists,” he said.Moreover, the point on the moon where Chandrayaan-2 crash-landed in 2019 has been named Tiranga Point.#WATCH | The spot where Chandrayaan-3s moon lander landed, that point will be known as Shivshakti, announces Prime Minister Narendra Modi at ISRO Telemetry Tracking & Command Network Mission Control Complex in Bengaluru pic.twitter.com/1zCeP9du8I— ANI (@ANI) August 26, 2023Addressing the gathering of ISRO scientists, PM Modi announced, “India has decided to also name the point where Chandrayaan-2s Vikram lander crash-landed. India had decided not to name that point at that time as it did not feel right. But today, when the Chandrayaan-3 mission successfully landed on the Moon, the moment is right to dedicate a name to the point where Chandrayaan-2 left its mark. Since we now have “Har Ghar Tiranga” and the Tiranga is even there on the Moon, it is only apt to name the point Tiranga Point – Indias first contact with the surface of the Moon.”#WATCH | Karnataka | Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, The spot on the lunar surface where the Chandrayaan-2 left its footprints will be known as Tiranga. This will be an inspiration for every effort made by India. it will remind us any failure is not final… pic.twitter.com/Ubk0IkXVXL— ANI (@ANI) August 26, 2023Now, August 23 will be celebrated as National Space DayAdditionally, he said that the date of the Chandrayaan-3 landing – August 23 – will be celebrated as National Space Day.#WATCH | On 23rd August, India hoisted flag on the Moon. From now onwards, that day will be known as National Space Day in India, says PM Modi pic.twitter.com/K16gbmUT2T— ANI (@ANI) August 26, 2023“It will be a day of celebrating science and technology and will inspire generations to come,” PM Modi said.Before his address, the prime minister was received at ISTRAC by ISRO chief S Somanath and other scientists. He then said, “What you all have achieved is one of the most inspiring moments of this era. After this feat, the entire world has understood Indias mettle in the field of science and technology.”#WATCH | Bengaluru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates scientists of the ISRO team for the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon pic.twitter.com/xh7jDWdN4b— ANI (@ANI) August 26, 2023On August 23, Indias Chandrayaan-3 lander Vikram successfully touched down on the moons surface. The lander is carrying six scientific payloads, including the rover Pragyan which will collect data over 14 days on Earths nearest celestial neighbour.
