BENGALURU (PTI): ISRO said on Monday its Chairman S Somanath has received the International Astronautical Federation’s (IAF) prestigious World Space Award for Chandrayaan-3's remarkable achievement.
"This recognition celebrates India’s contributions to space exploration. Celebrations underway in Milan (Italy) as we continue to strive for new frontiers,” the national agency headquartered in Bengaluru said in an online post.
According to the IAF, Chandrayaan-3 mission by ISRO 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,” the IAF said in a statement.
Chandrayaan-3 was launched on July 6 last year from Sriharikota spaceport and it successfully made the soft landing near the lunar South Pole on August 23.
ISRO Chief receives IAF World Space Award for Chandrayaan-3's remarkable achievement
Article Posted on : - Oct 15, 2024
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