India does not have an officially designated **National Space Day** like the United States, which observes National Space Day on the first Friday in May. However, India celebrates significant milestones related to its space program, most notably through the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
### **Key Space-Related Days in India:**
1. **National Technology Day (May 11):**
- While not specifically a Space Day, National Technology Day celebrates technological advancements in India, including achievements in space technology.
2. **ISRO Foundation Day (August 15):**
- August 15th is celebrated as ISRO Foundation Day since it was founded on this day in 1969, coinciding with India's Independence Day. This day often highlights India's progress in space exploration.
3. **Other Notable Days:**
- **July 22, 2019:** The day Chandrayaan-2 was launched, marking a significant achievement in India's lunar exploration efforts.
- **September 24, 2014:** The day when India's Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) successfully entered Mars orbit, a landmark event for India's space program.
If India officially designates a National Space Day in the future, it would likely be linked to one of these significant dates or another milestone in the country's space exploration history.
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