Chandrayaan-3's Historic Lunar Triumph Unites the World in Celebration
In a momentous achievement for India and a cause for global celebration, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) declared on August 23rd that Chandrayaan-3's lunar lander had successfully touched down in the Moon's southern polar region. The news has sparked an outpouring of congratulations from around the world, affirming the significance of India's latest lunar triumph.
Bill Nelson, the Administrator of NASA, took to Twitter to express his enthusiasm and congratulations, recognizing ISRO's remarkable feat and India's status as the fourth country to achieve a soft lunar landing. He also emphasized NASA's collaborative role in this historic mission, highlighting the spirit of international cooperation in space exploration.
The European Space Agency (ESA) joined in celebrating this historic moment, with Rolf Densing, Director of operations at ESA's ESOC mission operations centre in Germany, underlining ESA's support for ISRO's endeavors and the growing partnership between the agencies. ESA's contribution in providing deep space communication support to Chandrayaan-3 exemplifies the international teamwork that underpins such ambitious missions.
Russia's State Space Corporation Roscosmos and the UK Space Agency also extended their congratulations, recognizing the successful lunar landing as a significant achievement for India and the global space community.
Ruchira Kamboj, India's permanent representative to the United Nations, emphasized the profound impact of Chandrayaan-3's mission on humanity. She highlighted that this successful landing not only signifies India's presence on the Moon but also symbolizes the aspirations of the country's 1.4 billion citizens.
Global leaders and dignitaries also praised India's achievement. Pedro Sánchez, the Prime Minister of Spain, emphasized how India's accomplishment opens up new horizons for humanity and underscores the power of science to drive progress.
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, celebrated India's historic achievement as the first country to achieve a soft landing on the Moon's southern polar region, resonating with the pride felt by Indians and space enthusiasts worldwide.
Mike Gold, Chief Growth Officer of Redwire Space and former NASA official, commended India's innovative approach, human capital, and capabilities that have driven the nation's lunar ambitions. He emphasized that India's success resonates globally, heralding a new era of lunar development.
Even Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself watched the Chandrayaan-3 landing and personally extended his congratulations to ISRO chief S. Somanath. Modi's call conveyed a heartfelt message of pride and accomplishment, symbolically connecting Somanath's name to the Moon and expressing solidarity with ISRO's remarkable achievement. This historic success of Chandrayaan-3 serves as a testament to India's growing prowess in space exploration and its commitment to advancing scientific knowledge on a global scale.
