{"id":56165,"date":"2026-08-23T20:30:24","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T15:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=56165"},"modified":"2026-08-23T20:30:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T15:00:26","slug":"national-space-day-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-space-day-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"National Space Day 2026: Theme, History and Chandrayaan-3 Legacy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-space-day-2026\/#National_Space_Day_2026_theme_history_Chandrayaan-3_legacy_Vikram_lander_Pragyan_rover_and_important_facts_for_UPSC_PCS_SSC_Banking_Railway_and_Defence_exams\" >National Space Day 2026 theme, history, Chandrayaan-3 legacy, Vikram lander, Pragyan rover and important facts for UPSC, PCS, SSC, Banking, Railway and Defence exams.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-space-day-2026\/#National_Space_Day_2026_Celebrates_Indias_Growing_Space_Achievements\" >National Space Day 2026 Celebrates India\u2019s Growing Space Achievements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-space-day-2026\/#National_Space_Day_2026_Theme_Highlights_Future_Space_Leadership\" >National Space Day 2026 Theme Highlights Future Space Leadership<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-space-day-2026\/#Chandrayaan-3_Created_a_Historic_Milestone_for_India\" >Chandrayaan-3 Created a Historic Milestone for India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-space-day-2026\/#National_Space_Day_Inspires_Students_and_Young_Innovators\" >National Space Day Inspires Students and Young Innovators<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-space-day-2026\/#Why_This_News_is_Important\" >Why This News is Important<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-space-day-2026\/#Important_for_Government_Examination_Current_Affairs\" >Important for Government Examination Current Affairs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-space-day-2026\/#Chandrayaan-3_Is_a_Major_Scientific_Achievement\" >Chandrayaan-3 Is a Major Scientific Achievement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-space-day-2026\/#The_2026_Theme_Has_Direct_Exam_Relevance\" >The 2026 Theme Has Direct Exam Relevance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-space-day-2026\/#Space_Technology_Has_Wider_National_Applications\" >Space Technology Has Wider National Applications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-space-day-2026\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-space-day-2026\/#Origins_of_Indias_Space_Programme\" >Origins of India\u2019s Space Programme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-space-day-2026\/#From_Aryabhata_to_Lunar_Exploration\" >From Aryabhata to Lunar Exploration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-space-day-2026\/#Chandrayaan-3_and_the_Beginning_of_National_Space_Day\" >Chandrayaan-3 and the Beginning of National Space Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-space-day-2026\/#Key_Takeaways_from_National_Space_Day_2026\" >Key Takeaways from National Space Day 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-space-day-2026\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-space-day-2026\/#1_When_is_National_Space_Day_celebrated_in_India\" >1. When is National Space Day celebrated in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-space-day-2026\/#2_Why_is_August_23_observed_as_National_Space_Day\" >2. Why is August 23 observed as National Space Day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-space-day-2026\/#3_What_is_the_theme_of_National_Space_Day_2026\" >3. What is the theme of National Space Day 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-space-day-2026\/#4_Which_organisation_is_responsible_for_Indias_space_programme\" >4. Which organisation is responsible for India\u2019s space programme?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-space-day-2026\/#5_Which_mission_led_to_the_declaration_of_National_Space_Day\" >5. Which mission led to the declaration of National Space Day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-space-day-2026\/#6_On_which_date_did_Chandrayaan-3_land_on_the_Moon\" >6. On which date did Chandrayaan-3 land on the Moon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-space-day-2026\/#7_Which_country_became_the_fourth_nation_to_achieve_a_soft_landing_on_the_Moon_through_Chandrayaan-3\" >7. Which country became the fourth nation to achieve a soft landing on the Moon through Chandrayaan-3?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-space-day-2026\/#8_What_was_the_significance_of_the_Chandrayaan-3_landing_site\" >8. What was the significance of the Chandrayaan-3 landing site?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-space-day-2026\/#9_What_is_the_name_of_Chandrayaan-3s_lander_and_rover\" >9. What is the name of Chandrayaan-3\u2019s lander and rover?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-space-day-2026\/#10_What_is_the_name_of_the_Chandrayaan-3_landing_site\" >10. What is the name of the Chandrayaan-3 landing site?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-space-day-2026\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Space_Day_2026_theme_history_Chandrayaan-3_legacy_Vikram_lander_Pragyan_rover_and_important_facts_for_UPSC_PCS_SSC_Banking_Railway_and_Defence_exams\"><\/span><strong>National Space Day 2026<\/strong> theme, history, Chandrayaan-3 legacy, Vikram lander, Pragyan rover and important facts for UPSC, PCS, SSC, Banking, Railway and Defence exams.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Space_Day_2026_Celebrates_Indias_Growing_Space_Achievements\"><\/span>National Space Day 2026 Celebrates India\u2019s Growing Space Achievements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India observes <strong>National Space Day 2026 on August 23<\/strong> to commemorate the historic success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission. The occasion marks the third anniversary of the successful soft landing of the Vikram lander near the Moon\u2019s southern polar region on August 23, 2023. The achievement established India as the fourth country to achieve a soft landing on the Moon and the first to reach this region of the lunar surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For government exam aspirants, National Space Day is an important topic for General Knowledge and Current Affairs sections of UPSC, PCS, SSC, Banking, Railway, Defence and state-level examinations. Questions may focus on the date, theme, Chandrayaan-3 mission, ISRO and the significance of India\u2019s lunar exploration programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Space_Day_2026_Theme_Highlights_Future_Space_Leadership\"><\/span>National Space Day 2026 Theme Highlights Future Space Leadership<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The official theme for <strong>National Space Day 2026<\/strong> is <strong>\u201cTowards Viksit Bharat: Innovating, Collaborating and Aspiring to Global Space Leadership.\u201d<\/strong> The theme highlights India\u2019s objective of strengthening innovation, expanding collaboration and developing its position as a major global space power. It also connects India\u2019s growing space capabilities with the broader vision of Viksit Bharat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The theme reflects the importance of scientific research, technological self-reliance, international cooperation and greater participation of institutions, students and industry in the space sector. In this way, the occasion goes beyond commemorating a past achievement and focuses attention on India\u2019s future ambitions in space exploration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chandrayaan-3_Created_a_Historic_Milestone_for_India\"><\/span>Chandrayaan-3 Created a Historic Milestone for India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Chandrayaan-3 mission was one of the most significant achievements in the history of India\u2019s space programme. On August 23, 2023, the Vikram lander successfully touched down near the lunar south polar region. The Pragyan rover was subsequently deployed on the lunar surface to support scientific exploration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The success was particularly important because the lunar south polar region is considered scientifically valuable for studying the Moon\u2019s environment and resources. The mission demonstrated India\u2019s capability in soft-landing technology, rover operations and planetary exploration. The landing site was named <strong>Shiv Shakti Point<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Space_Day_Inspires_Students_and_Young_Innovators\"><\/span>National Space Day Inspires Students and Young Innovators<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">National Space Day has also emerged as an important platform for promoting scientific awareness among students and young innovators. Educational institutions and ISRO centres organise workshops, exhibitions, outreach programmes and other activities to increase interest in space science and technology. The 2026 celebrations include programmes organised by institutions such as VSSC, LPSC, IISU and IIST.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For aspirants preparing for government examinations, the occasion provides an opportunity to revise important topics such as ISRO, Chandrayaan missions, lunar exploration, space technology and India\u2019s future space ambitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\" id=\"National-Space-Day-2026\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcShD_BfV0JR25rmXbcc3Nejep5kOU-866sqfL6lsZBewA&amp;s\" alt=\"National Space Day 2026\" style=\"width:525px;height:auto\" title=\"National Space Day 2026\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">National Space Day 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_is_Important\"><\/span>Why This News is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_for_Government_Examination_Current_Affairs\"><\/span>Important for Government Examination Current Affairs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">National Space Day 2026 is important because science and technology is a major component of competitive examinations. Questions related to important national days, their dates, themes and historical significance frequently appear in UPSC, State PCS, SSC, Railways, Banking and Defence examinations. Aspirants should remember that National Space Day is observed annually on <strong>August 23<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chandrayaan-3_Is_a_Major_Scientific_Achievement\"><\/span>Chandrayaan-3 Is a Major Scientific Achievement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Chandrayaan-3 mission is particularly important because it marked a major technological and scientific milestone for India. The successful landing near the lunar south polar region demonstrated India\u2019s growing capabilities in planetary exploration and space technology. It also strengthened India\u2019s position in the global space sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_2026_Theme_Has_Direct_Exam_Relevance\"><\/span>The 2026 Theme Has Direct Exam Relevance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The official 2026 theme, <strong>\u201cTowards Viksit Bharat: Innovating, Collaborating and Aspiring to Global Space Leadership,\u201d<\/strong> can be asked directly in current affairs examinations. Aspirants should also understand the broader concepts reflected in the theme, including innovation, collaboration, technological development and India\u2019s ambition to become a leading global space power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Space_Technology_Has_Wider_National_Applications\"><\/span>Space Technology Has Wider National Applications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India\u2019s space programme is important not only for scientific exploration but also for national development. Space technology supports communication, weather forecasting, disaster management, navigation, agriculture and strategic applications. Therefore, National Space Day is relevant to multiple areas of the government examination syllabus, including Science and Technology, Geography, Disaster Management, Agriculture and Internal Security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span>Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Origins_of_Indias_Space_Programme\"><\/span>Origins of India\u2019s Space Programme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India\u2019s organised space programme developed during the 1960s with the objective of using space technology for national development while promoting scientific research and exploration. Over the decades, India built capabilities in satellite technology, launch vehicles, remote sensing and planetary missions. ISRO subsequently emerged as the country\u2019s leading space organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_Aryabhata_to_Lunar_Exploration\"><\/span>From Aryabhata to Lunar Exploration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India launched its first satellite, <strong>Aryabhata<\/strong>, in 1975. Over time, the country developed major programmes in remote sensing, communication satellites and launch vehicles. India later expanded into deep-space exploration through missions such as the <strong>Mars Orbiter Mission<\/strong>, <strong>Chandrayaan-1<\/strong>, <strong>Chandrayaan-2<\/strong>, <strong>Chandrayaan-3<\/strong>, <strong>Aditya-L1<\/strong> and <strong>XPoSat<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chandrayaan-3_and_the_Beginning_of_National_Space_Day\"><\/span>Chandrayaan-3 and the Beginning of National Space Day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chandrayaan-3 achieved its historic soft landing on August 23, 2023. The Vikram lander touched down near the Moon\u2019s southern polar region, followed by the deployment of the Pragyan rover. Following this achievement, August 23 was declared <strong>National Space Day<\/strong>. India celebrated its first National Space Day in 2024, the second in 2025 and the third in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_National_Space_Day_2026\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from National Space Day 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>National Space Day is observed in India every year on <strong>August 23<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>National Space Day commemorates the successful soft landing of <strong>Chandrayaan-3<\/strong> in 2023.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>The 2026 theme is <strong>\u201cTowards Viksit Bharat: Innovating, Collaborating and Aspiring to Global Space Leadership.\u201d<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Chandrayaan-3 made India the <strong>fourth country to achieve a soft landing on the Moon<\/strong> and the first to reach the lunar south polar region.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>The Chandrayaan-3 landing site is known as <strong>Shiv Shakti Point<\/strong>, and the mission remains a major symbol of India\u2019s growing space capabilities.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">National Space Day 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_When_is_National_Space_Day_celebrated_in_India\"><\/span>1. When is National Space Day celebrated in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">National Space Day is celebrated annually on <strong>August 23<\/strong> to commemorate the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Why_is_August_23_observed_as_National_Space_Day\"><\/span>2. Why is August 23 observed as National Space Day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">August 23 marks the successful soft landing of the <strong>Vikram lander of Chandrayaan-3<\/strong> near the lunar south polar region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_is_the_theme_of_National_Space_Day_2026\"><\/span>3. What is the theme of National Space Day 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The theme of National Space Day 2026 is <strong>\u201cTowards Viksit Bharat: Innovating, Collaborating and Aspiring to Global Space Leadership.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Which_organisation_is_responsible_for_Indias_space_programme\"><\/span>4. Which organisation is responsible for India\u2019s space programme?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)<\/strong> is the primary space agency responsible for India\u2019s space programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Which_mission_led_to_the_declaration_of_National_Space_Day\"><\/span>5. Which mission led to the declaration of National Space Day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The successful <strong>Chandrayaan-3 mission<\/strong> led to the declaration of National Space Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_On_which_date_did_Chandrayaan-3_land_on_the_Moon\"><\/span>6. On which date did Chandrayaan-3 land on the Moon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the Moon on <strong>August 23, 2023<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Which_country_became_the_fourth_nation_to_achieve_a_soft_landing_on_the_Moon_through_Chandrayaan-3\"><\/span>7. Which country became the fourth nation to achieve a soft landing on the Moon through Chandrayaan-3?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>India<\/strong> became the fourth country to successfully achieve a soft landing on the Moon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_What_was_the_significance_of_the_Chandrayaan-3_landing_site\"><\/span>8. What was the significance of the Chandrayaan-3 landing site?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chandrayaan-3 became the first mission to achieve a soft landing near the <strong>lunar south polar region<\/strong>, an area of major scientific interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_What_is_the_name_of_Chandrayaan-3s_lander_and_rover\"><\/span>9. What is the name of Chandrayaan-3\u2019s lander and rover?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lander was named <strong>Vikram<\/strong>, while the rover was named <strong>Pragyan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_What_is_the_name_of_the_Chandrayaan-3_landing_site\"><\/span>10. 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