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International Astronomical Union approves 'Shiv Shakti' as name for Chandrayaan-3 landing site
Chandrayaan 3's landing site, named 'Shiv Shakti,' received recognition from the International Astronomical Union.
Published on: Mar 24, 2024 6:16 PM IST
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Six months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the landing site of Chandrayaan 3's moon lander would be named Shiv Shakti, the International Astronomical Union, has officially granted it recognition. the internationally recognized body for the nomenclature of celestial objects approved the name "Statio Shiv Shakti" for the landing site of Chandrayaan's Vikram lander on Tuesday.
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The name 'Shiv Shakti' pays homage to Hindu mythology, symbolizing the cosmic balance between Lord Shiva, the destroyer and transformer, and Goddess Shakti, the divine feminine energy, adding a cultural and spiritual dimension to the lunar landing site. (File Photo)
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Chandrayaan 3, India’s third lunar mission, took off from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 14. (ISRO Twitter)
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Chandrayaan 3, India's lunar mission, successfully landed its Vikram lander on the Moon's surface on August 23, 2023, near the lunar south pole. (ISRO and CLEP/CNSA)
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This significant milestone established India as the pioneer in landing proximity to the lunar South Pole and as the fourth nation to accomplish a controlled lunar landing. (IAU)
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