Written & Edited By : Aditi Mishra
26 August 2023 ( New Delhi ) : During a weekly news briefing on Friday (August 25), Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, “India reaching the Moon is a significant achievement.” We applaud Indian scientists on reaching this landmark.”
The successful landing on the Moon’s south pole represented a paradigm leap in space research, not only for India but also for the entire globe. The entire world applauded as the unmanned Chandrayaan-3 touched down, just days after a Russian spacecraft crashed in the same location.
World leaders applauded Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was attending the BRICS Summit in South Africa. He was pictured beaming as he declared the mission’s accomplishment as a triumph that reached beyond the borders of his country.
“On this joyous occasion, I would like to address the people of the world,” PM Modi stated. India’s successful Moon mission is not unique to India. This victory belongs to everyone.”
On Thursday (August 24), the Pragyan rover slid out of the spaceship and onto the lunar surface to begin exploring the lunar south pole and conducting tests.
ISRO Chief S Somanath stated on Thursday that researching the Moon’s south pole could lead to the discovery of water as well as a wealth of scientific data. The Moon’s harsh south pole is desired for its water ice, which is thought to be capable of providing fuel, oxygen, and drinking water for future expeditions, but its severe terrain makes landing difficult.
