Chandrayaan-3 makes history on YouTube, becomes world’s most viewed live-stream
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Following the triumphant achievement of Chandrayaan-3, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulatory message to ISRO Chairman S Somanath. During a telephonic conversation, PM Modi - currently in Johannesburg, South Africa for the BRICS Summit - personally dialed Somanath and conveyed his commendations.
In a warm exchange, he also revealed his intention to visit ISRO's headquarters in Bengaluru to felicitate the entire team in person. In a lighthearted note, the Prime Minister remarked, "Somnath Ji, your name is Somnath, which is associated with the moon, and therefore your family members will also be very happy today.
Many many congratulations to you and your entire team from my side." Succeeding the Chandrayaan-2 mission in 2019, which experienced a setback with the crash of the Vikram lander on the lunar terrain, the Chandrayaan-3 mission emerges as a remarkable sequel. This achievement has elevated India to a distinguished position as the fourth nation – subsequent to the United States, China, and Russia – to achieve a successful moon landing.
However, India's triumph is uniquely etched in history as it secures the pioneering distinction of being the initial nation to touch down on the southern hemisphere of Earth's solitary natural satellite. (With agency inputs)
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