Shiv Shakti point is the name given to the landing site of the Chandrayaan-3 lunar lander, which touched down on the South pole of the Moon on 23 August 2023.
The name was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 26 August 2023 at the ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru.
The name Shiv Shakti is derived from the names of Shiva and Shakti, two Hindu deities who represent the fusion of science and spirituality.
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The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi said that it symbolizes the unity of India from Kanyakumari to the Himalayas and the humanitarian resolve of India to use science for the welfare of humanity.
The name also honours the role of women scientists in the Chandrayaan-3 mission.
The name Shiv Shakti point is important because it reflects India’s achievements in space exploration, its cultural identity, and its vision for the future.
Programming Languages for ISRO’s 2023 Space Project
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