New Delhi, Aug. 23 -- India has been observing National Space Day on August 23 since the historic success of its Moon mission, Chandrayaan-3, which cost India just around Rs.600 crore.

With this mission, India became the first country to reach the lunar south pole, and only the fourth country to achieve a soft-lunar landing (after the US, USSR/Russia, and China).

To honour this landmark achievement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced in 2023, "On August 23rd, India hoisted the flag on the Moon. From now onwards, that day will be known as National Space Day in India."

PM Modi had also announced that the touchdown spot of the Vikram lander on the lunar surface would be known as the 'Shiv Shakti' Point, while the Chandrayaan-2 Lunar l...