India marks National Space Day, celebrating its lunar achievements and upcoming human spaceflight plans.

India celebrates National Space Day on August 23, marking its second anniversary since the landmark Chandrayaan-3 moon landing in 2023. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the country honors its space achievements, including planned sub-orbital flights and the December launch of the Gaganyaan unmanned mission with the robot Vyommitra. The day promotes STEM interest among youth through various activities and celebrates India's progress from satellite launches to human spaceflight.