Thrilling India's Amazing National Space Day Is On August 23

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” National Space Day Is On August 23″

Prime Minister Narendra Modi proclaimed August 23rd as “National Space Day” in India. Recognizing the achievement of Chandrayaan-3′ On August 23, India hoisted its flag on the Moon. From now onwards, that day will be known as National Space Day in India,” PM Modi said while addressing ISRO scientists on Saturday.

PM Modi further celebrated the success of India’s moon mission and named the landing spot of the Vikram lander ‘Shiv Shakti’. He also christened the location where Chandrayaan-2 had left its mark in 2019 as ‘Tiranga Point’.
He continued by suggesting that this ‘Shiv Shakti’ point will motivate future generations to utilize science to improve the well-being of humanity. PM Modi made these announcements while addressing scientists at the ISRO Telemetry Tracking & Command Network Mission Control Complex in Bengaluru, where he lauded their efforts, saying, “You took ‘Make in India’ to the moon.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to acknowledge August 23 as National Space Day.

India’s scientific community has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to acknowledge August 23 as National Space Day, saying it motivates them to work harder.
Nilesh M. Desai, the Director of Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad, who on Saturday also announced that the launch of the Aditya L-1 observatory is likely to take place on September 2, shared his reaction.

PM Modi’s speech was very motivating Honorable PM’s announcements were also motivating to all of us…he declared August 23rd as National Space Day, which is a big thing for space scientists like us. the point where the Chandrayaana-3 lander landed, was declared a “Shiv shakti” point… these announcements motivated all of us to rededicate ourselves to work for the country in the space domain,” Desai said.

On the declaration, ISRO scientist/engineer Padmavathi said, “Shiv Shakti is the name he (PM Modi) has given for the landing site of Chandrayaan-3 and Chandrayaan-2, ‘Tiranga’ is the name he has given for the landing spot. His presence today and his inspirational speech are incredibly uplifting for us. He is indeed our Prime Minister, which is an honor for us. It’s inspiring and motivating.”

Prime Minister Modi also met with the team of scientists who played a pivotal role in the successful Mission Chandrayaan-3. His arrival at the ISRO headquarters was welcomed with joy, as he embraced ISRO Chairman S Somanath to commemorate the remarkable culmination of the challenging lunar landing endeavor.

Modi also stated that a big quiz competition on the Chandrayaana mission will be conducted by the Mygov portal from September 1.