New Delhi: In a great recognition for India’s space programme, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman Dr S Somanath was on Monday presented the International Astronautical Federation’s (IAF) prestigious World Space Award in Milan for the successful Chandrayaan-3 mission.
“ISRO is honoured to announce that Dr S. Somanath, Secretary DOS and Chairman ISRO, has received the prestigious IAF World Space Award for Chandrayaan-3’s remarkable achievement… This recognition celebrates India’s contributions to space exploration. Celebrations underway in Milan as we continue to strive for new frontiers,” Bengaluru-headquartered said in an online post.
According to IAF, ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 mission exemplifies the synergy of scientific curiosity and cost-effective engineering, symbolising India’s commitment to excellence and the vast potential that space exploration offers humanity.
“Rapidly unveiling previously undiscovered facets of the Moon’s composition and geology, the mission stands as a global testament to innovation. Achieving a historic milestone, Chandrayaan-3 becomes the first to touch down near the lunar South Pole, showcasing both aspiration and technological prowess on an international scale,” IAF said in a statement.
Chandrayaan-3, launched on July 6, 2023 from Sriharikota, made a historic soft landing near the Moon’s South Pole on August 23.
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