On August 23, 2023, India marked its name in the history of astronomy. The Indian Space and Research Organisation made the entire nation proud after Chandrayaan-3 made a soft landing on the moon’s surface. Moreover, India became the first country to land in the lunar south pole region. The Vikram lander from Chandrayaan-3 touched the moon’s surface at 6:04 p.m. (IST). For the unversed, India has been actively involved in space missions and has achieved great heights in the same. And now, amid Chandrayaan-3’s successful landing, let’s recall the time when former Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi asked Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian to go to space, about how the country looks from the space.
When Indira Gandhi asked Rakesh Roshan about how India looks from the space
It was on April 3, 1984, when Rakesh Sharma travelled into space. During his mission, he conducted scientific experiments and observations. However, it was his interaction with the former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi that caught everyone’s attention. During their interaction, the former PM of India asked him about how India looked from space. To which Rakesh Sharma proudly replied that it looks better than the entire world. Undoubtedly, this phrase holds an emotional significance to the entire country. In his words:
“I can say without any hesitation, Saare Jahan Se Achha.”