New Delhi: Today’s Google Doodle marks a historic moment in space exploration as it celebrates the first-ever landing on the moon’s south pole by the Chandrayaan-3 space mission!
The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft, a testament to India’s space prowess, embarked on its journey from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota Range, Andhra Pradesh, India, on July 14, 2023. After an awe-inspiring voyage, it successfully made a soft landing near the lunar south pole region on August 23, 2023. This achievement is a giant leap for not only India but for humanity as a whole.
Moon landings are nothing short of extraordinary, and prior to Chandrayaan-3’s triumph, only the United States, China, and the former Soviet Union had achieved soft landings on the moon. However, no country had ventured to the challenging southern pole region until now.
Chandrayaan-3’s Historic Landing Celebrated with Google DoodleThe moon’s south pole has long captivated the curiosity of space explorers due to the suspicion of ice deposits nestled within permanently shadowed craters. Chandrayaan-3 has confirmed this speculation, revealing the presence of valuable resources such as air, water, and even hydrogen rocket fuel. This discovery opens up exciting possibilities for future lunar missions and human space exploration.
As Chandrayaan-3 touched down on the lunar surface, it conveyed a message back to Earth: “India, I reached my destination and you too!” India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt congratulations to the scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), acknowledging that this success is a triumph for all of humanity. He emphasized that it will pave the way for future moon missions worldwide and inspire nations to aim higher and explore beyond the skies.
The Doodle commemorates this momentous achievement in space exploration history, as Chandrayaan-3 sets a new standard for lunar exploration and reaffirms that the sky is not the limit.
Congratulations to the Chandrayaan-3 space mission! The world is over the moon for you!
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