India celebrates National Space Day for the first time

On August 23, India celebrated its inaugural National Space Day, an important event marking the nation’s achievements in space exploration. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Touching Life by Touching the Moon: India’s Space Story”, commemorating the country’s great strides in space science.

Exactly one year ago, on this day, India achieved a historic milestone in its space exploration journey with the successful landing of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft on the surface of the Moon. This achievement made India the fourth country in the world to land a probe on the Moon and the first country to land on the Moon’s south pole. To honor this momentous achievement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared August 23 as National Space Day, celebrated every year.

On the morning of August 23, President Droupadi Murmu and Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) S. Somanath attended an exhibition introducing India’s space technologies and achievements in New Delhi. The exhibition highlights India’s advancements in space technology and celebrates the country’s contributions to space exploration.

Shaping the future of India’s space industry. During the event, ISRO Chairman S. Somanath emphasized that National Space Day serves as a platform to envision future actions and strategies for India’s space sector. The celebration aims to raise awareness among people, especially the younger generation, about the importance of space exploration and technology.

National Space Day is celebrated across India on August 23, with active participation of government agencies, educational institutions, scientific organizations, NGOs and the general public. The event is designed to spark interest and awareness in space exploration among the general public, especially inspiring young people to pursue careers and passions in this field.

India’s first National Space Day not only celebrates the country’s past achievements in space but also sets the stage for future innovations and discoveries. It serves as a reminder of India’s growing capabilities in space technology and its aspirations to become a leading nation in space exploration.