Chandrayaan-3 marks a historic achievement, successfully achieving a soft landing on the Moon’s South Pole. India’s space agency, ISRO, shared the triumph on Twitter, quoting the mission: “India, I reached my destination and you too!” This monumental success establishes India as the first country to achieve a soft landing on the Moon’s South Pole, a remarkable feat in lunar exploration.
Chandrayaan-3 Makes History: Successful Soft Landing on Moon’s South Pole by India’s ISRO
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually witnessed the accomplishment from South Africa, where ISRO’s Chairman S Somnath conveyed the news: “Sir, we have achieved the soft landing on the Moon. India is now on the Moon.” This achievement not only highlights India’s prowess in space technology but also contributes significantly to global advancements in lunar exploration.
