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International Astronomical Union (IAU)

  • 27 Mar 2024

The International Astronomical Union (IAU) greenlights 'Shiva Shakti' name for Chandrayaan-3 landing site.

  • Derived from Indian mythology, symbolizing nature's duality.
  • Prime Minister christens site as "Shiv Shakti Point" on August 28, 2023.
  • Chandrayaan-2 landing failure site named "Tiranga Point."
  • August 23 designated as "National Space Day" in India.