India will observe its second National Space Day on August 23, 2026 — the third anniversary of Chandrayaan-3's historic soft landing near the Moon's South Pole on August 23, 2023. PM Modi designated August 23 as National Space Day after India became the first country to land near the Moon's South Pole. Space achievements between National Space Days (2025-2026): Vikram-1 (India's first private orbital rocket, July 18, 2026), Aditya-L1 data publications on solar corona and solar wind, ongoing Gaganyaan mission preparations, and India's space economy exceeding $8 billion.
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India Counts Down to 2nd National Space Day (August 23) — Chandrayaan-3 Moon Landing's 3rd Anniversary; ISRO Achievements Review
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- India will observe its second National Space Day on August 23, 2026 — the third anniversary of Chandrayaan-3's historic soft landing near the Moon's South Pole on August 23, 2023
- PM Modi designated August 23 as National Space Day after India became the first country to land near the Moon's South Pole
- Space achievements between National Space Days (2025-2026): Vikram-1 (India's first private orbital rocket, July 18, 2026), Aditya-L1 data publications on solar corona and solar wind, ongoing Gaganyaan mission preparations, and India's space economy exceeding $8 billion
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• National Space Day: August 23; 2nd edition 2026; Chandrayaan-3 landing (August 23, 2023) anniversary • Chandrayaan-3: first to land near Moon's South Pole (Shiv Shakti Point); Vikram lander + Pragyan rover • 2025-26 space achievements: Vikram-1 (private orbital) + Aditya-L1 data + Gaganyaan prep • India space economy: $8 billion+ (2026); target $44 billion by 2033
