The historic Chandrayaan-3 mission had landed on the Moon’s South Pole on this very day in 2023.
File Photo: IANS
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and several other political leaders from different parties have paid glowing tributes to the scientists behind India’s space successes as it marks the second National Space Day on Saturday.
The historic Chandrayaan-3 mission had landed on the Moon’s South Pole on this very day in 2023.
Advertisement
“On #NationalSpaceDay, as we celebrate the historic moment when Chandrayaan-3 touched down on the Moon’s South Pole, every Indian heart swells with pride. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the brilliant scientists of @isro, whose unwavering dedication made this achievement possible,” Union Home Minister posted on X.
Advertisement
He lauded the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in propelling India’s space ambitions, writing, “Under the visionary leadership of Modi Ji, this landmark mission has opened new frontiers in space exploration and sparked a renewed spirit of innovation and purpose among our youth. From Chandrayaan-3 to Aditya, and the many missions ahead, ISRO continues to turn the aspirations of a rising India into reality — with resilience, brilliance, and unmatched national pride.”
Other Union Ministers also joined in marking the day with powerful tributes.
“Let #NationalSpaceDay be a reminder to us that no dream is too high when backed by courage & conviction. Grateful to our scientists for making Bharat shine beyond the skies,” Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said in a social media post.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also paid tribute to the scientists, stating, “On this very day in the year 2023, our great scientists left an indelible mark in global space history by achieving the soft landing of India’s pride, ‘Chandrayaan-3,’ on the moon… we salute those great Indian scientists whose dedication, tireless efforts, and remarkable talent have established ‘New India’ at the pinnacle of space exploration.”
“Today is a day of pride for India. Two years ago, on this very day, our great scientists achieved a world record by successfully performing a soft landing of ‘Chandrayaan-3’ on the moon,” Union Minister Hardeep Puri said.
PK Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, also hailed India’s space journey as a shining example of collective resolve by ministries, states, industries, scientists, and startups.
“India’s space journey is about empowering citizens, bridging divides, and building a self-reliant nation. As we march towards Viksit Bharat 2047, space will be one of the strongest enablers of growth and transformation,” Mishra said while speaking at at the National Space Meet 2.0 hosted by the ISRO.
In 2024, PM Modi declared that August 23 would be celebrated as the National Space Day every year to honour the success of Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram lander and Pragyan rover, which marked India’s entry into elite space history.
The day serves as a national tribute to the scientific excellence of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and continues to ignite a passion for space and innovation among India’s youth.
This year’s theme for National Space Day 2025, ‘Aryabhatta to Gaganyaan: Ancient Wisdom to Infinite Possibilities,’ captures the essence of India’s scientific heritage and future ambitions.
Advertisement
