Cabinet announces 23 August as National Space Day to mark Chandrayaan-3 successful Moon landing

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Addressing a press briefing after the Cabinet meeting, Union Minister Anurag Thakur hailed the successful soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the lunar surface, saying: This is not just a victory for our space agency but is a bright symbol of Indias progress and ascent on the global stage...

VIDEO | The Cabinet lauds the historic success of ISRO scientists who worked for the Chandrayaan-3 mission..

Their relentless pursuit of excellence, unyielding curiosity, and indomitable spirit to overcome challenges have not only cemented their reputation on the international stage but have also inspired countless others to dream big and contribute to the vast tapestry of global knowledge," the release by PIB said...

The Cabinet further said that it is proud to see a large number of women scientists have contributed to the success of Chandrayaan-3 and Indias space programme in general..

The Cabinet also congratulates Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his visionary and exemplary leadership, and his unwavering commitment to Indias space programme for human welfare and scientific progress..

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