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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has earned recognition for its achievements with the Chandrayaan-3 mission, as it was honoured with the prestigious Aviation Week Laureates Award.
Sripriya Ranganathan, Deputy Ambassador at the Indian Embassy in the US, accepted the award on behalf of ISRO at the ceremony.
The Aviation Week Laureates Award celebrated ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission, which made history with its successful landing at the lunar South Pole.
Chandrayaan-3's modest cost of $75 million belies its significant achievements, including the confirmation of water presence and detection of sulphur on the Moon's surface.
Equipped with the Chandra's Surface Thermophysical Experiment (ChaSTE), the mission's lander, Vikram, provided valuable data on lunar surface temperature. The Pragyan rover conducted in-situ experiments, enriching our understanding of the Moon.
ISRO's successful landing at the lunar South Pole elevated India's status among leading nations in space exploration, while the discovery of water opened new research avenues and potential habitation strategies for future missions.
The Aviation Week Laureates Award underscored the international acclaim and respect for ISRO's contributions to space exploration, complementing previous accolades like the Leif Erikson Lunar Prize from the Husavik Museum.