India to Celebrate First National Space Day in 2024
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | National Space Day 2024 |
| Organized by | Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) |
| Date | August 23, 2024 |
| Significance of Date | Marks the one-year anniversary of Chandrayaan-3's successful moon landing |
| Historical Context | India became the fourth nation to land on the moon on August 23, 2023 |
| Theme | "Touching Lives while Touching the Moon" |
| Theme Significance | Highlights technological advancements, societal impact, economic growth, and international cooperation |
| Chandrayaan-1 | Launched in October 2008, discovered water molecules on the lunar surface |
| Chandrayaan-2 | Launched in July 2019, orbiter functional, lander faced challenges |
| Chandrayaan-3 | Successful soft landing on the Moon's south pole on August 23, 2023 |
| Chandrayaan-3 Objectives | Soft landing, rover deployment, and scientific exploration |
| Mission Components | Lander (Vikram), Rover (Pragyan), Propulsion Module |
| Key Takeaway Questions | 1. Q1. b) August 23, 2024 |
| 2. Q2. c) "Touching Lives while Touching the Moon" |