The Husavik Museum here has bestowed the prestigious Leif Erikson Lunar Prize upon the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in a historic acknowledgement of India’s space capabilities. The award recognizes ISRO’s unwavering commitment and unbreakable spirit in advancing lunar exploration and making a substantial contribution to the discovery of celestial mysteries, especially through the successful completion of the Chandrayaan-3 mission. The Indian Embassy in Iceland announced on X that “Husavik Museum has awarded the Leif Erikson Lunar Prize for @ISRO’s indomitable spirit in advancing lunar exploration & contributing to understanding celestial mysteries #Chandrayaan3.”
Indian Ambassador Balasubramanian Shyam received the prestigious prize on behalf of ISRO.
“ISRO Chairman Mr S Somanath sent a message; Amb Mr Shyam received the prize on ISRO’s behalf,” the embassy’s post added.
The triumph of Chandrayaan-3 marked a historic milestone on August 23 when the lander module successfully touched down on the moon’s South Pole. India became the fourth nation, following the United States, China, and Russia, to achieve a successful lunar landing. The mission not only showcased technological prowess but also signalled redemption after the disappointment of the Chandrayaan-2 crash landing four years earlier.