Modi at ISRO: Chandrayaan-3 landing spot to be called Shiv Shakti

Updated : Aug 26, 2023 18:26
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Meeting ISRO scientists for the first time after the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3, PM Modi made some big announcements.

He said the spot where Vikram landed on the moon's surface will be called as Shiv Shakti Point. He also declared August 23 as National Space Day.

"The 'Shakti' in the name 'Shiv Shakti' comes from the hard work, inspiration and empowerment of the women scientists," he added.

Additionally, the point on the Moon where Chandrayaan-2 crashlanded in 2019 has been named 'Tiranga Point'.

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