National Space Day observed annually on August 23 since 2024 to mark Chandrayaan-3's successful lunar landing on August 23, 2023
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PM Modi urges space startups to build robust ecosystem & attract global talent; Extends greetings on National Space Day
PM Narendra Modi and Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan extended greetings on National Space Day, celebrated on August 23 to commemorate Chandrayaan-3's historic lunar landing. PM Modi urged space startups to build a robust ecosystem and attract global talent, highlighting India's growing private space sector. The day marks India's emergence as a major space power with cost-effective missions and increasing global collaboration.
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PM Narendra Modi and Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan extended official greetings on the occasion
PM Modi called upon space startups to build a robust ecosystem and attract global talent to India's space sector
India's space achievements highlighted as testament to scientific excellence, innovation spirit, and determination
Chandrayaan-3 made India the first country to land near the Moon's south pole and fourth overall to achieve soft landing
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