India Celebrates First National Space Day

• 23 Aug 2024

On 23rd August 2024, India marks its first National Space Day (NSpD-2024), celebrating the successful landing of the Vikram Lander from the Chandrayaan-3 mission on the Moon on 23rd August.

• This milestone placed India as the fourth country globally to land a rover on the Moon and the first to achieve a landing in the southern polar region.
• The Vikram Lander, accompanied by the Pragyaan Rover, touched down at a site named ‘Shiv Shakti,’ further advancing India's lunar exploration efforts.
• The theme for National Space Day 2024, "Touching Lives while Touching the Moon: India’s Space Saga," underscores the impact of space technology on enhancing life on Earth.
• National Space Day not only celebrates India's space achievements but also promotes awareness and education about the significance of space exploration.