India is gearing up to mark its first National Space Day on August 23, 2024, celebrating a landmark in the countrys space exploration history. This day honors the first anniversary of Chandrayaan-3s successful lunar landing, a mission that not only showcased Indias advancing space technology but also inspired the nation to aim higher.

Chandrayaan-3s successful landing on August 23, 2023, was a historic achievement for India, as the Vikram Lander and Pragyaan Rover landed near the moons south pole. This accomplishment made India the fourth country to achieve a soft landing on the moon and the first to reach this unexplored region. The mission underscored Indias growing capabilities in space exploration and confirmed its status as a significant player in global space endeavors.

National Space Day - 2024
One day to go!

Come, let us together celebrate the maiden National Space Day 🇮🇳@DrJitendraSingh #NSpD2024 pic.twitter.com/RAZkvSFSwM

— ISRO (@isro) August 22, 2024

To celebrate National Space Day, India will host numerous events aimed at promoting space science and technology. The highlight will be a grand event at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, with the President of India leading the celebrations. Activities will include high-level discussions, interactive exhibits, and announcements of future missions. Additionally, the Space on Wheels program will travel to schools across India, offering students interactive experiences with space missions and fostering future interest in space science.