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National Space Day, first observed in 2024, is on 23 August because on that day in 2023:

AAditya-L1 reached its orbit
BChandrayaan-3 landed near the Moon's south pole
CMangalyaan reached Mars
DGaganyaan's first test flight took place

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Correct answer: (b) Chandrayaan-3 landed near the Moon's south pole

Explanation

Chandrayaan-3 landed on 23 August 2023. The 2nd National Space Day (2025) at Bharat Mandapam had the theme "Aryabhatta to Gaganyaan: Ancient Wisdom to Infinite Possibilities".