In recognition of the significant contributions made by space scientists from Tamil Nadu to the nation, Chief Minister MK Stalin has announced an award of Rs 25 lakh for each of the nine scientists affiliated with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) from Tamil Nadu.
"The support given by PM Modi to ISRO scientists to achieve this (Chandrayaan-3) is unparalleled. The other day, a Congress leader said this and today a TMC leader said that ISRO scientists are not getting their salaries. How can you even think that?" Kiren Rijiju said.
US President Joe Biden on Friday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the scientists and engineers of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Chandrayaan-3’s historic landing at the south polar region of the Moon, as well as the successful launch of India’s first solar mis
"It was due to the motivation and support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to ISRO and the team involved, that the launch was successful. With this, India's reputation in space science has increased in the world, he said. ISRO scientists have enhanced India's prestige in the world." said Go
Congratulating ISRO scientists for the successful launch of Aditya -L1, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday declared that India's scientific efforts will continue "to develop a better understanding of the Universe for the welfare of entire humanity".
With only 10 days remaining for the completion of one lunar day, Nilesh M. Desai, Director, Space Applications Centre (SAC) on Sunday said that the Chandrayaan-3's rover module Pragyan, moving on the surface of the moon, is having a "race against time" and that the ISRO scientists ar
Vijay Wadettiwar, Leader of the opposition in Maharashtra & Congress leader, on Saturday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to meet ISRO scientists after concluding his BRICS summit.
"Interacting with our @isro scientists in Bengaluru. The success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission is an extraordinary moment in the history of India's space programme," PM Modi tweeted.
PM Modi also announced that the touchdown spot of the Vikram lander on the lunar surface would from now onwards be known as the ‘Shiv Shakti’ point while the Chandrayaan-2 Lunar landing point will be called the ‘Tiranga’ point.