Today is National Space Day in India, and here is why
- On August 23, 2023, the Vikram lander touched down on the Moon. India became the fourth country to land on the Moon, and the first to reach the south pole.
- Pragyan, the rover it carried, rolled out and confirmed sulphur on the lunar surface through direct measurement.
- The mission studied surface composition, temperature, seismic activity and near-surface plasma.
- The landing site was named Shiv Shakti Point, and August 23 is now National Space Day in India.
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