Essay – National Space Day
National Space Day in India is celebrated every year on 23rd August. It is a very special day for all Indians because it reminds us of one of our greatest achievements in science and space exploration. On this day in 2023 the Chandrayaan-3 mission successfully landed on the Moon near its south pole. This made India the first country in the world to land in that region and the fourth country overall to achieve a soft landing on the Moon.
The day was declared as National Space Day by our Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to honour the hard work of ISRO scientists and to inspire students like us to take interest in space and science. When Chandrayaan-3’s lander “Vikram” touched down safely, the whole country celebrated with joy and pride. The rover “Pragyan” explored the Moon’s surface and sent back valuable information.
In 2025 the theme of National Space Day was “Aryabhatta to Gaganyaan : Ancient Wisdom to Infinite Possibilities.” This theme connects India’s history of astronomy, starting with the great mathematician and astronomer Aryabhatta to the future of India’s space program like the Gaganyaan mission. This mission will take Indian astronauts to space.
Many schools, colleges and science centers arrange activities such as exhibitions, quizzes, model-making competitions and workshops. Thousands of students participate in these events, which makes us feel closer to space science. It shows us that even if something looks impossible, with dedication and teamwork we can achieve it.
National Space Day is not just about celebrating one mission. It is about encouraging young Indians to dream big, study science and technology. To help and contribute to making our country stronger in space research. For me, this day is very inspiring. It makes me believe that one day, if I work hard, I too can become a scientist or astronaut and make India proud.
By Ronak Raut
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