The Facts
On Wednesday, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) successfully landed a spacecraft near the south pole of the moon in a historic moment that drew cheers from watching parties around the country.
The landing makes India the fourth nation to make a soft landing on the moon, joining the former Soviet Union, the US, and China.
The Spin
Narrative A
Chandrayaan-3's soft landing on the moon's south pole is a historic moment for India and a huge boost for its space program. This is just the beginning, as the success gives India confidence to configure more missions to explore Mars and beyond.
Narrative B
This milestone doesn't just signal a success for India but also magnifies Russia's recent failure. Without a doubt, this mission marks the beginning of a new pecking order in space exploration, with Moscow slowly but surely losing its footing in the race.
