India celebrates National Space Day marking Chandrayaan-3 anniversary

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India celebrated its third National Space Day on August 23, 2026, commemorating the anniversary of the Chandrayaan-3 mission's successful soft landing near the lunar south pole in 2023. The event, held under the theme ‘Towards Viksit Bharat - Innovating, Collaborating and Aspiring Global Space Leadership’, highlighted India's transition from a nascent space program to a major global power.

ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan noted that the country's space sector has expanded significantly, now hosting approximately 440 startups due to recent policy reforms. He emphasized that the Chandrayaan-3 mission not only provided valuable scientific data to the global community but also served as a major source of inspiration for the nation.

Various government leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers, and state officials, extended greetings to the scientific community. Celebrations included educational initiatives such as a statewide space quiz for students in Gujarat, aimed at fostering scientific curiosity and preparing the next generation for careers in technology and national security.

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The Gujarat Council on Science and Technology (GUJCOST) is organizing a statewide space quiz for students in classes 6 to 12. theblunttimes.in
[● 3 SOURCES] India is the fourth country to land on the Moon and the first to reach the lunar south polar region. navbharatlive.com · english.mathrubhumi.com · theblunttimes.in
[● 3 SOURCES] The Indian government declared August 23 as National Space Day. navbharatlive.com · english.mathrubhumi.com · theblunttimes.in
[● 3 SOURCES] The Chandrayaan-3 mission successfully performed a soft landing on the Moon on August 23, 2023. navbharatlive.com · english.mathrubhumi.com · theblunttimes.in
[○ 1 SOURCE] The theme for National Space Day 2026 is 'Towards Viksit Bharat - Innovating, Collaborating and Aspiring Global Space Leadership.' english.mathrubhumi.com