The landing site of India's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft on the Moon's south pole. Photo: ISRO
The landing site of India's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft on the Moon's south pole. Photo: ISRO
A composition of the images from one of the lander's cameras taken during the descent. Photo: ISRO
A composition of the images from one of the lander's cameras taken during the descent. Photo: ISRO
A rendering shows Chandrayaan-3 as it prepares to land on the south pole of the Moon on Thursday. AFP
A rendering shows Chandrayaan-3 as it prepares to land on the south pole of the Moon on Thursday. AFP
Chandrayaan-3 landed successfully, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling it a 'historic day'. AFP
Chandrayaan-3 landed successfully, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling it a 'historic day'. AFP
People watch a live stream of the Moon landing at an auditorium in Ahmedabad. Reuters
People watch a live stream of the Moon landing at an auditorium in Ahmedabad. Reuters
Delight as the spacecraft makes a successful soft landing. Reuters
Delight as the spacecraft makes a successful soft landing. Reuters
Indian Space Research Organisation staff and journalists watch Mr Modi speak after the successful landing. AP
Indian Space Research Organisation staff and journalists watch Mr Modi speak after the successful landing. AP
The landing took place in uncharted territory that scientists believe could hold vital reserves of frozen water and precious elements. Photo: Isro
The landing took place in uncharted territory that scientists believe could hold vital reserves of frozen water and precious elements. Photo: Isro
Indian space agency staff in Bengaluru celebrate the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon. AP
Indian space agency staff in Bengaluru celebrate the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon. AP
India made history by becoming the first nation to land on the south pole of the Moon. Photo: Isro
India made history by becoming the first nation to land on the south pole of the Moon. Photo: Isro
Mr Modi watches as the lander touches down safely. Photo: Isro
Mr Modi watches as the lander touches down safely. Photo: Isro
A live telecast of Chandrayaan-3 shows a digital projection of the Moon landing. AP
A live telecast of Chandrayaan-3 shows a digital projection of the Moon landing. AP
A man in Ahmedabad cheers in anticipation of the successful landing. AP
A man in Ahmedabad cheers in anticipation of the successful landing. AP
Students in Chennai form a circle around a rudimentary replica of the Chandrayaan-3 lander before its attempt to land on the Moon. EPA
Students in Chennai form a circle around a rudimentary replica of the Chandrayaan-3 lander before its attempt to land on the Moon. EPA
Students with painted faces gather in Chennai in support of the lunar mission. AFP
Students with painted faces gather in Chennai in support of the lunar mission. AFP
Students form a circle around a replica of the lander in Chennai. AFP
Students form a circle around a replica of the lander in Chennai. AFP
Students in Chennai gather around a model of Isro's Chandrayaan-3 rocket. EPA
Students in Chennai gather around a model of Isro's Chandrayaan-3 rocket. EPA
The students faces were painted to resemble the Moon. EPA
The students faces were painted to resemble the Moon. EPA

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Chandrayaan-3: India celebrates landing craft on the Moon - in pictures

Jubiliant scenes across the country with succesful landing of the Vikram craft near the lunar south pole

The National

August 23, 2023

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India has become the first country to land on the Moon's south pole, after its Vikram lander softly touched down on the lunar surface.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi watched the livestream of the landing attempt from South Africa, where he was attending a summit of the Brics countries' leaders, and congratulated his people on the successful landing.

"This is a victory cry of a new India," Mr Modi said.

Read more: Chandrayaan-3 live updates: India lands craft on Moon’s south pole

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