India etched its name in history as Chandrayaan-3 successfully touched down the south pole of the moon at 6:03 pm on Wednesday, August 23. With this historical achievement, India secured its place in the prestigious league, emerging as the fourth nation to achieve a lunar landing, after the USA, Russia, and China.
ISRO’s leader, S Somanath, extended his heartfelt congratulations to the nation on the triump of the Chandrayaan 3 mission. He proudly declared, “India has successfully reached the moon,” as a beacon of national accomplishment.
“India is on the Moon”, S Somanath said as Chandrayaan 3’s Lander Module Pragyaan made a safe and soft landing on the Moon.
Commending this team mates for this remarkable achievement, ISRO chairman S Somanath said, “Thankyou everyone for your support. Our failures have been valuable lessons, leading us to this triumph today. With optimism, we eagerly anticipate the next 14 days for Chandrayaan 3.
Resonating with excitement, officials at India’s space agency ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru broke into applause after Vikram began its powered vertical descent towards its landing site.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently in Johannesburg, South Africa for attending the 15th BRICS Summit, watched the live telecast as soon as the touchdown happened with a big smile and waved the tricolor.
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BJP president, J P Nadda also hailed ISRO scientists and praised the effective leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the successful landing of Chandrayaan 3. He emphasized that the world now acknowledges India's prowess in space technology.
He also highlighted India’s accomplishments under prime minister Modi’s guidance, attributing them to a distinctive national identity. He aptly characterized the mission's triumph as a testament to the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative, aligning with the concept of self-reliant India.
He also said that this success was not possible without the tireless effort and immense ability of our scientists and support of the prime minister. He added that this mission is a historic and unprecedented achievement for India.
"We extend our heartfelt admiration to PM Modi for orchestrating this indelible occasion," he further remarked.
N Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, emphasized the gravity of the moment, affirming, "A source of pride for every Indian and a significant landmark in India's voyage of space and technology. Congratulations to the esteemed Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the ISRO team. This achievement will serve as an inspiration for generations to come."