National Space Day: Leaders Praise Chandrayaan‑3 and Future Missions

On National Space Day, senior officials from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh lauded India’s recent achievements in space. Revathi Reddy congratulated scientists, engineers and technicians for the historic Chandrayaan‑3 landing, describing it as the result of years of relentless research and dedication. Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan echoed the sentiment, recalling India’s journey from early satellite launches to the upcoming Aditya‑L1 solar mission and the successful SpaceX‑Dragon docking demonstration. Both leaders credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary leadership for ushering in a new era marked by increased private‑sector participation, stronger startup ecosystems and ambitious projects such as the Gaganyaan crewed flight and the Indian Space Station.