National Space Day

National Space Day is a day of the year set aside in India to commemorate Chandrayaan-3’s successful landing on the Moon.

National Space Day
Official name National Space Day
Observed by India
Type National
Significance Commemorates Chandrayaan-3’s successful landing on the Moon
Date 23 August
First time 23 August 2024

History

On 23 August 2023, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) reached a significant milestone by successfully landing Chandrayaan-3’s lander and rover on the Moon. Recognizing this achievement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi proclaimed August 23rd as “National Space Day” in India.