‘India Is on the Moon,’ Says ISRO Chief After Vikram Landing

India made history today as Chandrayaan-3 was able to successfully land on the south pole of Moon making India the first nation in the world to do so. India attempted and achieved a daring feat at precisely 6:03 p.m. today (August 23). The entire country has broken into joy and festivity after the prayers of over a billion souls in India were answered.

India made history after the Chandrayaan-3 landing module called ‘Vikram’ touched down on the Moon’s South Pole on Wednesday evening, 23 August.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) via live video from South Africa. “Like our scientists said, India is on the Moon now,” he said on the historic feat.

Anticipation mounted ahead of the landing scheduled, with special prayers being offered in different parts of the country. Several people online (including Indian politicians and celebrities) also expressed hope that all goes well.