Chandrayaan 1 lifted Indian space research to a global platform. India exhibited its self-sufficiency in space technology through the Chandrayaan 1 project. India’s efforts certainly gained global recognition.
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) recognized ISRO’s contribution to space science and technology with the AIAA SPACE 2009 award.
Chandrayaan 1 was bestowed with the International Co-operation Award in 2008 by the International Lunar Exploration Working Group. It was the recognition for accommodating the most number of international tests and lunar payloads. In 2009, Chandrayaan 1 was also awarded the Space Pioneer Award by the US based National Space Society.
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