Current Affairs - Important Days - Discussion

National Space Day is celebrated on August 23 every year to honour the historic achievement of Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram lander successfully performing a soft landing on the lunar surface on August 23, 2023. This milestone marked India as the first country to land near the Moon’s south pole, showcasing the nation’s growing space capabilities. The 2025 theme, "Aryabhatta to Gaganyaan: Ancient Wisdom to Infinite Possibilities," reflects India’s journey from its ancient astronomical heritage to ambitious modern space missions. The observance also highlights future endeavors such as the NASA-ISRO NISAR mission, reinforcing India’s global role in space exploration.