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National Space Day 2024 celebrates India’s historic lunar landing. It highlights ISRO’s contributions to global space exploration. With the theme “Touching Lives while Touching the Moon,” the day features nationwide events, educational programs, and exhibits to inspire future scientists and raise awareness of space technology’s impact on society.
National Space Day: 23 August
Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared 2023 National Space Day in India to honour the mission’s momentous accomplishment. On August 23, 2023, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) made history by successfully landing a spacecraft near the lunar south pole, making India the fourth nation to land on the moon.
This achievement highlighted India’s expanding capabilities in the international space arena and marked a significant milestone in the country’s space exploration history. In recognition of this historic event, Prime Minister Modi proclaimed August 23rd to be celebrated annually as “National Space Day.”
Significance of National Space Day 2024
National Space Day holds a major role for India as it celebrates the country’s advancements in space exploration and the contributions of ISRO to the global space community. The day serves as a platform to:
- Inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and explorers to pursue careers in space science and technology
- Increase awareness about the importance of space exploration and its impact on daily life
- Highlight the benefits of space technology in areas such as communication, weather forecasting, navigation, and disaster management
- Acknowledge the dedication and hard work of ISRO scientists and engineers who have propelled India to the forefront of space research
Theme:
- 2024: Touching Lives while Touching the Moon: India’s Space Saga
The 2024 National Space Day theme, “Touching Lives while Touching the Moon: India’s Space Saga,” will draw attention to the enormous social impact and seemingly endless possibilities that come with space exploration.
Celebrations:
August 2024 will see a huge celebration across the country, culminating on August 23–24 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. High-profile events, engaging exhibits, and significant announcements regarding India’s space accomplishments will all be a part of the festivities.
To educate children and encourage them to learn about the wonders of space, educational programs, workshops, and contests will be held in schools around the country.
National Space Day 2024 is a celebration of India’s scientific and technological achievements as well as a significant turning point in the country’s space exploration history. The celebrations aim to inspire future generations, raise awareness about the importance of space research, and honour the contributions of ISRO in shaping India’s space saga.
The celebration is not to pay tribute ISROs landmark lunar landing but also the wider impacts of space technology on day-to-day lifestyle. The dual emphasis on scientific achievement and societal good is captured in the theme ”Touching Lives while Touching the Moon. This National Space Day is intended to generate enthusiasm among the youth to motivate them to join up in scientific fields like aeronautics and space technology and improve the interest of existing professionals/elites about joining these sectors (ISRO).
