💨 Abstract

ISRO Chair S Somanath has been awarded the International Astronautical Federation's World Space Award for the remarkable Chandrayaan-3 mission. The mission, launched in 2021, successfully landed near the lunar South Pole, a first globally, showcasing India's commitment to space exploration and technological prowess. The IAF praised the mission's innovation, cost-effectiveness, and contributions to lunar geology and composition studies.

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