Chandrayaan-3 Moon Landing Live Updates: Isro shares images taken by Vikram lander prior to touchdown on Moon

"This is a tremendous scientific achievement for India. I fully congratulate all the scientists and other experts involved in this historic project," says Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulates on the successful landing of ISRO's third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3.

"India has already started its journey of being number one in everything under the vibrant leadership of our PM Modi. This is one more achievement for this great country. A big congratulations to our scientists most of whom represent the female power of the nation. The entire nation is feeling proud. Proud to be an Indian," Solicitor General Tushar Mehta

We all are proud, Country filled with happiness...under the leadership of PM Modi, a new India has risen...", says Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan as Chandrayaan-3 successfully lands on the Moon

On the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the south pole of the moon, actor Anupam Kher says, "There has been no moment in my life happier than this. We used to sing in childhood, 'Chanda mama door ke', but it is no longer far away. I bow down and salute the nation today, I especially salute the ISRO scientists as their success is achieved... This is history... Can you imagine an Indian walking on earth anywhere today and people looking at him and saying, 'Look that's an Indian'. We're the first nation that has reached the South Pole. We're the first people who landed there..."

Celebrations across the country

“This is a matter of great pride as India has proved its excellence in the sector of space research,” says Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde on Chandrayaan-3's soft landing on the Moon.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha congratulates on the successful landing of ISRO's third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3.

"This is big step in the direction of India becoming superpower of the world. The history that has been made today is a big inspiration for 140 crore Indians," says Yoga guru Ramdev on Chandrayaan-3's soft landing on the Moon.

"It's a historic moment and it showed the capabilities of India. I think it is really a tremendous thing and the whole world was watching it," says former ISRO scientist Mylswamy Annadurai on Chandrayaan-3's soft landing on Moon.

NCP chief Sharad Pawar congratulates on the successful landing of ISRO's third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3.

"It's a great moment for 1.4 billion Indians today," says Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar.

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan congratulates on the successful landing of ISRO's third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3.

"Today is historic for the whole country, India's Chandrayaan has landed on the South pole of the Moon...I congratulate all the scientists and our honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi ", says Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami as Chandrayaan-3 successfully lands on the Moon

"I am deeply touched, elated and over the Moon. It's a dream come true and we are proud of every scientist. We must congratulate every government since Jawaharlal Nehru to having supported this great organisation (ISRO) which has done us proud," says Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Chandrayaan-3's soft landing on the Moon.

"The success of the lunar mission places India in a select group of nations to have successfully achieved the landing on the lunar surface. It is more significant because India is the only nation to achieve the lunar landing on the south pole of the Moon," says CJI DY Chandrachud on Chandrayaan-3's soft landing on Moon.

"This is the best moment of my life and we can't express our excitement as it landed. This is the moment to congratulate ISRO, the whole nation and the entire world...This opens the floodgates to research and increase activity in the Southern part of the Moon. India is now one of the four topmost space agencies of the world," says Astronomer, Professor, RC Kapoor.

Singer Kailash Kher congratulates on the successful landing of ISRO's third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3.

"Congratulations ISRO on your successful Chandrayaan-3 lunar South Pole landing and congratulations to India on being the 4th country to successfully soft-land a spacecraft on the Moon. We’re glad to be your partner on this mission", tweets NASA Administrator Bill Nelson

'A historic moment for India; a giant leap in space exploration!' says Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar

"It is the most memorable moment for me and my team. This is what we have strived for the past so many years. We achieved our target," says Kalpana, Associate Project Director of Chandrayaan3 mission.

"I am extremely happy. This shows the country's confidence and will power that we can achieve anything," says Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 on Moon surface.

“We had a very soft landing as we were able to achieve most of the nominal conditions including the velocity of the touchdown. This gives us a lot of confidence that the health of the craft will be very good,” says ISRO Chief S Somanath.

J&K: CRPF jawans in Jammu celebrate and raise slogans of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' as the ISRO's third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 makes a successful landing.

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and BJP MP Manoj Tiwari cut cakes as Chandrayaan-3 successfully lands on the Lunar Surface

'Today with the successful moon landing of Chandrayaan3 mission, our scientists have not only made history but also remade the idea of geography. It is truly a momentous occasion", says President Droupadi Murmu.

Chandrayaan 3 Landing: On Chandrayaan-3's successful landing on the Moon, BJP President JP Nadda says, "I congratulate all scientists associated with this mission and the people of the county. Under PM Modi's leadership, India is creating a unique identity for itself in the space sector. This is proving the mantra of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' true. With this successful landing mission, India has become the first nation to reach the south pole of the Moon. This is an extraordinary achievement for the country...Out of 89 launch missions by ISRO since its establishment in 1969, 47 space missions have been under Modi govt in the last 9 years. This is double the number of missions launched in the UPA regime..."

Congratulations to Team Isro for today's pioneering feat: Rahul Gandhi

Chandrayaan 3 Moon Landing: "India becomes the first nation to touch the south pole of the moon with the success of the Chandrayaan3 Mission. The new space odyssey flies India's celestial ambitions to newer heights, setting it apart as the world's launchpad for space projects. Unlocking a gateway to space for Indian companies, it will create a plethora of employment opportunities for our youths," posts Union Home minister Amit Shah.

Former Isro chief K Sivan congratulates on the successful landing of ISRO's third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 on the moon

ISRO’s achievement today reflects a saga of continuity and is truly fantastic, tweets Congress leader Jairam Ramesh

Success of Chandrayaan-3 is collective success of every Indian: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge

Union Minister Jitendra Singh congratulates ISRO on the soft landing of its third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon

India conquers the Moon!

Chandrayaan 3 Landing: We have become the first country to go near the South Pole of the Moon says P Veeramuthuvel, Project Director of Chandrayaan-3 Mission

Isro chief S Somanath congratulates his team on the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission

Chandrayaan 3 Moon Landing: I may be in South Africa but my heart has always been with Chandrayaan mission says PM Modi after successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on moon

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"Humne dharti par sankalp kiya aur chand pe usse sakaar kiya...India is now on the Moon," says PM Modi.

Historic day for India's space sector, says PM Modi

"India is on the Moon": ISRO chief S Somanath as Chandrayaan 3 lander module Vikram makes safe and soft landing on the Moon

'India, I reached my destination and you too!' tweets Isro

Isro's third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 makes soft-landing on the moon

Chandrayaan 3 Moon Landing: The horizontal and vertical velocity is being constantly reduced.

Chandrayaan 3 Landing: We are in Vertical Descent phase 1. We are nearing and approaching the lunar surface.

Chandrayaan 3 Moon Landing: Fine braking phase begins