On India’s first-ever National Space Day, commemorating the successful landing of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, senior ISRO scientists shared their experiences of interacting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The scientists reflected on the moments of triumph and pride they felt during landmark missions like Chandrayaan-2 and Chandrayaan-3, and their interactions with PM Modi, who has shown a long-standing interest in space science. The celebration highlighted India’s achievements in space exploration and the supportive role played by the Prime Minister in motivating the ISRO community.
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- India celebrates its first National Space Day on August 23 to mark the anniversary of Chandrayaan-3’s successful landing.
- Senior ISRO scientists shared their experiences of interacting with PM Modi during significant space missions.
- Arushi Seth, a senior ISRO scientist, recalled PM Modi’s visit during the Mangalyaan mission’s success.
- PM Modi has shown a keen interest in space science since his tenure as the Chief Minister of Gujarat.
- Modi’s visit to the Space Applications Centre in Ahmedabad is highlighted as an example of his commitment to space science.
- Pavithra Shinde, another ISRO scientist, described the intense moments during Chandrayaan-3’s landing.
- Shinde emphasized the joy and special connection felt when PM Modi interacted virtually with ISRO after the landing.
- PM Modi personally visited Bengaluru to congratulate and interact with ISRO scientists, including Shinde.
- The Prime Minister related Chandrayaan-3’s landing to Angad’s firm foot in the epic Ramayana, symbolizing a significant achievement.
- Following the success of Chandrayaan-3, PM Modi declared August 23 as National Space Day and named the landing site ‘Shiva Shakti Point.’
