On August 26, 2023, at the ISRO center in Bengaluru, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the scientists for their triumphant achievement in successfully landing the Vikram Rover on the Moon’s South Pole. This historic feat marked India as the first nation to reach the Moon’s South Pole. The Prime Minister also named the landing site the “Shiv Shakti Point.”Furthermore, he announced that starting from this year, August 23 will be observed annually as National Space Day. The nation will forever remain grateful to these dedicated scientists.
Space-Milky way
Pragyan, the rover onboard Vikram, has successfully disembarked onto the lunar terrain. It is poised to traverse the Moon’s surface for an entire Lunar day, equivalent to approximately 13 Earth days. Over the course of these upcoming two weeks, Pragyan will capture and transmit images while also undertaking tests to determine the presence of minerals. These efforts hold great promise for the global scientific community, aiding in the formulation and planning of future lunar missions.
Pragyan