India Celebrates 3rd National Space Day

India observed its third National Space Day on August 23, commemorating the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon in 2023.

On August 23, 2023, the Chandrayaan-3 lander Vikram successfully touched down near the lunar south-polar region.
The landing site was named Shiv Shakti Point, and the date was designated National Space Day.
The observance highlights India's achievements in space science and encourages interest in science and technology.