Modi declares August 23rd National Space Day after historic lunar landing
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has dubbed India’s Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission as ‘one of the most inspiring moments of the century.’ Landing back in Bengaluru after his formal tour of South Africa and Greece, Modi addressed the scientists of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), hailing them for what he described as India’s ‘national pride.’ This high-stakes lunar landing has electrified the nation, putting India on the interstellar map like never before!
“Shivshakti Point” & “Tiranga Point”: Modi Names Lunar Sites, Elevates National Fervor
Elevating the mission to the level of Indian iconography, Modi announced unique names for the lunar sites where Chandrayaan-2 and Chandrayaan-3 made their impacts. The soft landing site of the Vikram lander from Chandrayaan-3 has been christened “Shivshakti Point,” while the hard landing site from Chandrayaan-2’s 2019 mission is now “Tiranga Point,” a salute to India’s tricolour flag.
PM Narendra Modi visits ISRO scientists following Chandrayaan-3 success. Photo courtesy of Press Information Bureau.
Modi’s Emotional Confession: “I Was Restless!”
In an emotionally-charged speech, Modi expressed his unparalleled joy over the lunar mission’s success, stating, “Today, I am feeling a different level of happiness…such occasions are very rare…this time, I was so restless…I was in South Africa but my mind was with you.”
August 23rd is Now “National Space Day” – A New Day for a New India!
Making a historic announcement, Modi declared that August 23rd— the day when Vikram lander made its soft landing on the southern pole of the Moon— will now be celebrated as National Space Day across India. Could there be a better way to immortalize India’s celestial prowess?
Women Scientists Take Center Stage, Global Enthusiasm Ensues
Praising the crucial role played by India’s women scientists in the lunar missions, Modi stated that the newly-named “Shivshakti Point” will “inspire the upcoming generations to use science for the welfare of people.” His remarks didn’t just resonate within the nation; they sent shockwaves across the globe, filling science enthusiasts worldwide with excitement over India’s staggering achievement.
India’s Mettle Unquestionable Now!
Addressing ISRO scientists, Modi triumphantly declared, “What you all have achieved is one of the most inspiring moments of this era. After this feat, the entire world has understood India’s mettle in the field of science and technology.” Indeed, with Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram lander successfully touching down on the lunar surface, and six scientific payloads onboard, including the rover Pragyan, India is not just reaching for the stars but grabbing them!
To sum it up, PM Modi’s rousing address at ISRO’s Telemetry Tracking and Command Network Mission Control headquarters has elevated India’s Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission from a scientific marvel to a symbol of national pride. From naming lunar sites to declaring a National Space Day, the Prime Minister has put India on an irreversible trajectory to becoming a space superpower. Don’t blink, or you might just miss India’s next celestial conquest!