Aug 23 National Space Day, Chandrayaan-3 Landing Spot ‘Shivshakti Point’: PM Modi

Bengaluru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met the ISRO scientists involved in the Chandrayaan-3 mission in Bengaluru to congratulate them for the successful soft landing near the south pole of the Moon.

Addressing the scientists at ISRO Telemetry Tracking & Command Network Mission Control Complex in Bengaluru, the PM declared, “On 23rd August, India hoisted the national flag on the Moon. From now onwards, that day will be known as National Space Day in India.”

The spot where Chandrayaan-3’s Lander Vikram landed will be known as ‘Shivshakti’, he added. He hailed the role of women scientists in the Chandryaan-3 mission.

PM Modi also said the place where Chandrayaan-2 crash-landed on the lunar surface will be known as “Tiranga” as it will remind us that failure can’t be the final outcome.

“The spot on the lunar surface where the Chandrayaan-2 left its footprints will be known as ‘Tiranga’. This will be an inspiration for every effort made by India. It will remind us any failure is not final…,” he said.