When did India celebrate the first National Space Day with the theme "Touching Lives While Touching the Moon: India's Space Saga"?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → 23 August 2024
India celebrated its first National Space Day on 23 August 2024.
This date was chosen to commemorate the historic success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission. On August 23, 2023, the Vikram lander successfully touched down near the lunar south pole, making India the first country to reach that specific region and the fourth country to achieve a soft landing on the Moon.