Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S Somanath has been awarded the prestigious World Space Award by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) for leading the Chandrayaan-3 mission to success. The award recognizes the remarkable achievement of ISRO in its groundbreaking lunar exploration mission.
Chandrayaan-3 made history by successfully landing on the Moon’s south pole, a first for any country, and underscored India’s growing capabilities in space exploration. The mission’s success has been hailed globally, with Somanath’s leadership playing a crucial role in its execution.
The IAF World Space Award is one of the highest honors in the field, given for significant contributions to space exploration. Somanath dedicated the award to the entire ISRO team and highlighted the collective effort that made the mission possible.
The Chandrayaan-3 mission is another milestone in India’s space journey, further cementing its place on the global space map.
