New Delhi, August 23: Congratulating ISRO scientists on the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon, President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said it is a momentous occasion which has made India proud. Chandrayaan 3 Moon Landing: Historic Moment for Us, Says PM Narendra Modi As ISRO Spacecraft Makes Historic Soft-Landing on Moon's South Pole (Watch Video).

In a video message after watching the live-telecast of Moon landing, the president said scientists have made history with the landing of Chandrayaan-3 which is an event that happens once in lifetime. Chandrayaan 3 Lands on Moon: Space Industry, Academicians Hail India's Historic Soft-Landing on Moon's South Pole.

"I congratulate ISRO, everybody involved in the Chandrayaan-3 mission and wish them greater accomplishments ahead," she said.

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