Chandrayaan-3 team receives 2024 John L. ’Jack’ Swigert Jr. Award for Space Exploration

Chandrayaan-3 team receives 2024 John L. ’Jack’ Swigert Jr. Award for Space Exploration

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Category : Awards Published on: April 11 2024

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  • The Chandrayaan-3 mission team of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has been honored with the 2024 John L. "Jack" Swigert, Jr. Award for Space Exploration by the US-based Space Foundation.
  • The award acknowledges the remarkable technical and engineering accomplishments of the Chandrayaan-3 mission. 
  • It highlights ISRO's leadership and ingenuity in the global space arena, recognizing India's significant contribution to space exploration.
  • By receiving this prestigious award, ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission gains international acclaim, showcasing India's prowess in space technology and its commitment to advancing scientific discovery beyond Earth's boundaries. 
  • This recognition underscores ISRO's standing as a key player in the field of space exploration.
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