India has done something amazing in space exploration! They sent a mission to the Moon and it landed in a place no other country has reached before – the south pole region. This is a big achievement because only the United States, the old Soviet Union, and China have done this kind of landing before.
The special vehicle from India’s mission, called Vikram lander, safely touched down on the Moon at the right time, around 6:04 PM in India and 12:34 PM worldwide.
Chandrayaan-2 mission had indelibly marked its presence in 2019 would now be known as the ‘Tiranga Point’
People all across India were celebrating this success. The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, said that India is now on the Moon! He was watching the event live from South Africa, where he was at a meeting.
The leader of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Sreedhara Panicker Somanath, mentioned that this success is not just the work of one group of scientists. It’s the result of many generations of ISRO scientists working together.
The landing area of Chandrayaan-3’s lunar module is named as ‘Shiv Shakti’, an embodiment of reverence and prowess.
To sum it up, India’s achievement of landing on the Moon’s south pole is a huge step forward for their space exploration. It’s like they’ve joined a special group of countries that are really good at landing on the Moon. This achievement shows how smart Indian scientists are and how determined they are to explore space. It’s not just a win for India, but for the whole world’s curiosity about space.
On 26 Aug, In a significant declaration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi designated August 23 as ‘National Space Day’, an observance that holds great national importance. Furthermore, he bestowed the name ‘Shiv Shakti’ upon the lunar landing site of the Chandrayaan mission, underscoring the fusion of India’s scientific endeavors with its rich cultural heritage.
During his visit to Bengaluru, Prime Minister Modi extended his commendation to the adept scientists and researchers at ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) for their instrumental role in ensuring the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission. It was on this occasion that he unveiled his decision to christen the intended landing area of Chandrayaan-3’s lunar module as ‘Shiv Shakti’, an embodiment of reverence and prowess.
Adding another layer of significance, Prime Minister Modi divulged that the precise point on the moon’s surface where the Chandrayaan-2 mission had indelibly marked its presence in 2019 would now be known as the ‘Tiranga Point’, a homage to India’s tricolor flag.
In a thoughtful reflection, Prime Minister Modi emphasized that the achievement realized through the Chandrayaan missions transcends national boundaries. It stands as a testament to human endeavor and accomplishment, symbolizing not only India’s strides but also a shared triumph for all of humanity. This collective victory underscores the universal spirit of scientific exploration and achievement.