Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi has called upon all the five continents on planet earth to join his country in celebrating the feat Indian scientists have achieved by making a successful landing of Chandrayan-3 on Moon.
Modi, who made a spirited address after the successful landing of Chandrayan-3 on Moon via video conferencing, said the success belongs to all of humanity; hence, the need for all the nations to celebrate the feat.
“When we see such a history being made before our eyes, life becomes blessed. Such historical events become the eternal consciousness of a nation’s life. This moment is unforgettable. This moment is unprecedented. This moment is the victory cry of a developed India. This moment is the triumph of the new India. This moment is about crossing the ocean of difficulties. This moment is about walking on the path of victory. This moment holds the capability of 1.4 billion heartbeats. This moment signifies new energy, new belief, and new consciousness in India. This moment is the call of India’s ascending destiny. The first light of success in the dawn of the ‘Amrit Kaal’ has showered this year. We took a pledge on earth, and we fulfilled it on the Moon. And our scientific colleagues also said, “India is now on the moon.” Today, we have witnessed the new flight of New India in space,” he said.
Modi stated that the successful landing of Chandrayan-3 on Moon will help moon missions by other countries in the future.
He expressed confidence that all countries in the world, including those from the Global South, are capable of achieving such feats.
“We can all aspire for the moon and beyond. This achievement of the Chandrayaan Mission will propel India’s journey beyond the Moon’s orbit,” he said, stressing that his country will now move towards testing solar system and continue working to realize the infinite possibilities of the universe for humanity.
He said his country has set many big and ambitious goals for the future, adding that ISRO will soon launch the ‘Aditya L-1’ mission for in-depth study of the sun.
“Following that, Venus is also on ISRO’s agenda. Through the Gaganyaan mission, the country is diligently preparing for its first human spaceflight mission. India is repeatedly proving that the sky is not the limit,” said the Prime Minister.
Modi said it is through the hard work and talent of Indian scientists that his country has reached the South Pole of the Moon where no other country in the world has ever reached.
“From today onwards, the myths associated with the moon will change, narratives will change, and even proverbs for the new generation will change. In India, we refer to the earth as our mother and the moon as our ‘mama’ (maternal uncle). It used to be said that “Chanda Mama is quite far away.” Now a day will come when children will say, “Chanda Mama is just a ‘tour’ away.”
“On this joyous occasion, I would like to address all the people of the world, the people of every country, and region. India’s successful moon mission is not India’s alone. This is a year in which the world is witnessing India’s G-20 presidency. Our approach of ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’ is resonating across the globe. This human-centric approach that we represent has been welcomed universally. Our moon mission is also based on the same human-centric approach. Therefore, this success belongs to all of humanity. And it will help moon missions by other countries in the future. I am confident that all countries in the world, including those from the Global South, are capable of achieving such feats. We can all aspire for the moon and beyond,” said Modi.
“This achievement of the Chandrayaan Mission will propel India’s journey beyond the Moon’s orbit. We will test the limits of our solar system and continue working to realize the infinite possibilities of the universe for humanity. We have set many big and ambitious goals for the future. Soon, ISRO will launch the ‘Aditya L-1’ mission for in-depth study of the Sun. Following that, Venus is also on ISRO’s agenda. Through the Gaganyaan mission, the country is diligently preparing for its first human spaceflight mission. India is repeatedly proving that the sky is not the limit.
“Science and technology are the foundation of a bright future for our nation. Therefore, the country will remember this day forever. This day will inspire all of us to move towards a brighter future. This day will show us the path to fulfilling our resolutions. This day symbolizes how victory is achieved by taking lessons from defeat. Once again, heartfelt congratulations to all the scientists of the country and best wishes for future missions,” said Modi from the BRICS summit in South Africa.
