New Delhi: Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Chandrayaan-3 mission received the global recognition for its historic landing on the moon last year in August. The International Astronautical Federation’s (IAF) awarded the mission with its prestigious World Space Award on October 14 at a function held in Milan in Italy.
India is the first nation to successfully land its lunar exploration mission on the moon’s surface. Chandrayaan-3 had landed near less known area of the moon’s southern pole on August 23, 2023. The award celebrates India’s growing prominence in the global space, community and its contribution to lunar exploration.
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ISRO chairman S Somnath, under whose leadership the mission overcame challenges from Chandrayaan-2 and guided it to success, received the award.
Success of the mission placed India among elite group of countries capable of lunar landing. The mission gathered valuable scientific data, including the detection of sulphur and other elements on the moon surface. It has boosted interest in stem fields across India and inspired future scientist and engineers.
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The success of Chandrayaan3 has opened new doors for international collaboration, strengthening India’s role in space exploration, leadership and recognition and underlines outstanding contribution of ISRO to space, science and technology.
Somnath’s leadership was navigating and ensuring mission success. India’s growing scientific and engineering. Talent has gained recognition, helping shape the future of space exploration. Chandrayaan-3 reflects India’s commitment to space research and sets a benchmark for upcoming missions.
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According to the IAF, Chandrayaan-3 mission by ISRO exemplifies the synergy of scientific curiosity and cost-effective engineering, symbolising India’s commitment to excellence and the vast potential that space exploration offers humanity.
