Former Pakistani Minister of Science and Technology, Fawad Chaudhry, has recently made waves on the internet with his mocking remarks about India's moon mission,Chandrayaan-3. 

In a viral video interview, Chaudhry humorously downplayed the significance of Moon sightings and questioned the need for elaborate efforts. This comical take gained traction, especially in light of India's recent successful launch of Chandrayaan 3.

India's Moon Mission and Chaudhry's Viral Comment:

The video gained widespread attention following India's triumphant launch of Chandrayaan 3, conducted by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Chaudhry's mockery comment on Moon sightings, particularly during the Islamic festival of Eid-ul-Fitr, struck a chord with viewers, given the context of the recent space mission. His hilarious comment, "Itne papad belne ki zaroorat nahin hai" (You don't need to go to such great lengths for Moon sightings), spread like wildfire across social media platforms.

Pakistan's Science and Technology minister @fawadchaudhry on moon mission 😂#Chandrayaan3#Chandrayan3 #ISRO pic.twitter.com/3qFNyW7aSD

— Radhika Chaudhary🦋 (@Radhika8057) July 14, 2023

India's Chandrayaan 3 Mission:

On July 14, ISRO successfully launched the third edition of its lunar exploration program from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. With this mission, India aims to join the elite club of countries that have successfully landed on the lunar surface, including the United States, China, and Russia. The spacecraft's estimated journey from Earth to the Moon is approximately a month, with the landing anticipated on August 23. Once landed, the spacecraft will operate for one lunar day, equivalent to about 14 Earth days.

Pakistan's Space Ambitions:

In 2019, Fawad Chaudhry, who served as the Science and Technology Minister of Pakistan at the time, expressed the country's intentions to launch its first manned mission by 2022. Pakistan's space agency, the Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), was established in 1961. However, it remained relatively inactive until the 1990s and has since faced criticism for lagging behind its Indian and Chinese counterparts. Currently, SUPARCO is working on a 2040 space program that includes plans to launch more satellites in collaboration with other countries.

Conclusion:

Fawad Chaudhry's mockery of Chandrayaan-3's Moon mission has gained significant attention on the internet, resonating with viewers worldwide. While India makes strides in lunar exploration, Pakistan's space agency seeks to catch up with ambitious plans for future missions.