In a remarkable achievement, India has cemented its place in space exploration history by becoming the first nation to successfully land a spacecraft on the Moon’s South Pole. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) proudly announced the successful soft landing of its Chandrayaan-3 moon mission today at 6:04 PM. This achievement marks a significant milestone as India’s Chandrayaan-3 touched down on the lunar surface, specifically at the Moon’s southern region. Notably, this feat comes shortly after a Russian probe, Luna-25, encountered a crash in the same vicinity.
The momentous event witnessed the Chandrayaan-3 lander Vikram making a gentle touchdown on the Moon’s South Pole, reaffirming India’s prowess in space exploration. Launched on July 14, Chandrayaan-3 now adds India to an exclusive list that previously featured only the United States, Russia, and China, as the only countries to achieve a successful soft-landing on Earth’s natural satellite.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his elation on this historic accomplishment, calling it a “day for India’s space sector.” He extended his heartfelt congratulations to ISRO for their remarkable success in the Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission.
Historic day for India's space sector. Congratulations to @isro for the remarkable success of Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission. https://t.co/F1UrgJklfp
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 23, 2023
ISRO’s Chief, S Somanath, also took to Twitter to congratulate his team on the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission. This achievement not only showcases India’s technological advancements but also underscores ISRO’s dedication and hard work in making this mission a triumph.
#WATCH | ISRO chief S Somanath congratulates his team on the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission pic.twitter.com/ZD672osVFf
— ANI (@ANI) August 23, 2023
As India rejoices in this groundbreaking achievement, the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 serves as a testament to the nation’s growing prominence in the realm of space exploration. This achievement not only propels India’s space program to new heights but also inspires future endeavors that aim for even greater accomplishments among the stars.