India is celebrating with fervor following the successful soft landing of Chandrayaan-3‘s Vikram lander and Pragyan rover on the moon’s south pole. This achievement makes India the fourth country, after the US, China, and the erstwhile Soviet Union, to accomplish a gentle lunar landing.
Numerous notable figures, including celebrities and elected representatives, have expressed their admiration and congratulations to ISRO for this monumental triumph. The triumph has been hailed as a breakthrough as it marks the first human access to the moon’s South Pole.
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal congratulated ISRO on the historic achievement
And finally, the South Pole opens up for humankind!
Congratulations to every scientist, technician and staff member of @isro on getting #Chandrayaan3 to touch history at the Moon’s South Pole! Here’s to curiosity, persistence and innovation that have made a whole nation proud!… pic.twitter.com/PXx0vFvzGt
— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) August 23, 2023
CM Siddaramaiah conveyed his congratulatory message via Twitter, emphasizing the significance of this accomplishment for India’s lunar mission.
Congratulations to @isro for the successful landing of Chandrayaan 3’s Vikram lander. It is a proud moment for India and a landmark achievement in lunar mission.#Chandrayaan3Landing #Chandrayaan3 pic.twitter.com/RNIfab6LcF
— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) August 23, 2023
Even the Indian cricket team, currently on tour in Ireland, witnessed this historic event during their practice session in Dublin.
🎥 Witnessing History from Dublin! 🙌
The moment India’s Vikram Lander touched down successfully on the Moon’s South Pole 🚀#Chandrayaan3 | @isro | #TeamIndia https://t.co/uIA29Yls51 pic.twitter.com/OxgR1uK5uN
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 23, 2023
Telugu Actor Ravi Teja also joined in extending his warm wishes on the remarkable achievement of Vikram lander’s successful moon landing.
Congratulations to @ISRO for scripting another glorious chapter in India’s space journey with the successful soft landing of #Chandrayaan3 🌕
Your brilliance and tireless efforts shine as a beacon of hope and pride for our nation 🇮🇳🚀 pic.twitter.com/PI79Rh5Stk
— Ravi Teja (@RaviTeja_offl) August 23, 2023