India Set to Achieve Lunar Landing by 2040, Announces
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh

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Los Angeles/Aug 24, 2024
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During the inaugural National Space Day celebrations, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, announced that India is set to place an astronaut on the Moon by 2040. Speaking in the presence of President Droupadi Murmu at a grand event in Bharat Mandapam, Dr. Singh highlighted the nation's significant space milestones, including Chandrayaan-3's historic landing on the Moon's South Pole.

Recalling Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s declaration, Dr. Singh emphasized that August 23rd, 2023, would be forever remembered as National Space Day, with the Chandrayaan-3 landing site aptly named ‘Shiv Shakti Point.’ The event's theme, "Touching Lives while Touching the Moon: India's Space Saga," underscored India's remarkable progress in space exploration.

Dr. Singh proudly traced India's space journey back to 1969, noting the strides made since then, such as the Mars Orbiter Mission, AstroSat, and the recent Chandrayaan missions. He credited the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Modi, whose policies have accelerated India's scientific advancements and fostered the growth of nearly 300 space startups.

Looking to the future, Dr. Singh outlined Space Vision 2047, which envisions the establishment of the Bharatiya Antariksha Station by 2035 and a manned lunar landing by 2040. He expressed confidence that India's growing capabilities in space technology will lead to significant scientific achievements, both in Low Earth Orbit and beyond.

Dr. Singh also highlighted the broad impact of space technology on various sectors such as agriculture, disaster management, and satellite communications, stressing India's self-reliance in space transportation and infrastructure. As the nation celebrates its first National Space Day, Dr. Singh hoped that this annual event would inspire widespread interest and pride in India's space endeavors.

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