The entire nation held its breath and people from all ages and walks of life were glued to their TVs and media devices. The date was August 23, 2023 and the 'Vikram' lander of ISRO's Chandrayaan 3 mission was about to attempt a soft landing on Moon's South Pole.

Much to the joy of millions upon millions of people, the soft landing was successful and India became the first country in the world to land a probing spacecraft on the South Pole of the Moon.

To celebrate ISRO's historic success, the Central Government termed August 23 as National Space Day, to be celebrated every year.

The country is celebrating its first National Space Day today, i.e., August 23, 2024. Apart from being a yearly celebration of the successful Chandrayaan-3 mission, this day has also been envisioned as a reminder of India's capability to continue excelling in space exploration.

Furthermore, the day is an attempt to encourage the country's youth to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. With more and more young minds pursuing these streams, the country will be able to add new chapters to its story of space missions.

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is holding a grand event today at 9:30 AM, celebrating India's first National Space Day. And guess what? You can join the celebrations via live streaming on ISRO's official YouTube channel and various other platforms.

ISRO and other science organizations in India are conducting a range of events to mark the day. These include panel discussions, educational sessions from prominent space scientists, competitions, and more.