The achievement of Chandrayaan-3’s historic landing at the lunar south pole received widespread recognition and praise. The United States government, NASA, Indian American Congressmen, organizations, and notable individuals all extended congratulations to ISRO and India for this milestone.
In a unique gesture, the US government conveyed its congratulations in Hindi for the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram Lander on the moon’s surface. Margaret MacLeod, a spokesperson for the US State Department, expressed heartfelt congratulations in Hindi, acknowledging India’s achievement.
White House National Security Advisor to the President of the United States (POTUS), Jake Sullivan, congratulated ISRO and India for the remarkable lunar landing. Sullivan expressed eagerness to strengthen the partnership between the US and India in the realm of space exploration.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson also offered his congratulations to India, recognizing it as the fourth country to achieve a soft landing on the Moon. Congressional figures like Ro Khanna and Raja Krishnamoorthi lauded India’s accomplishment, noting the significance of this achievement and its implications for global lunar exploration.
Distinguished personalities like Gita Gopinath, the First Deputy Managing Director of the IMF, and Ajay Jain Bhutoria, a member of the US President’s AANHPI Commission, recognized the achievement as a significant step for India, showcasing pioneering technology and operational efficiency in space exploration.
Indian American organizations, including the Hindu American Foundation and the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) USA, extended their greetings to India for becoming the first country to successfully land on the moon’s south pole, highlighting the historic nature of the accomplishment.
