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Chandrayaan-3 Mission Award: Recent recipients of the John L. "Jack" Swigert, Jr. Award include notable institutions such as NASA and various space exploration teams. The Space Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in 1983 to provide information, collaboration, and education within the global space ecosystem. About the John L. 'Jack' Swigert Jr. Award: What is it? John L. 'Jack' Swigert Jr. Award Kya hai?Success of Chandrayaan-3 missionJohn L. "Jack" Swigert, Jr., Award for Space Exploration AwardChandrayaan-3 MissionIndian Space Research Organization (ISRO)Frequently Asked Question: Chandrayaan-3 Mission Q. Who has been awarded the 2024 John L. "Jack" Swigert, Jr. Award for Space Exploration?Q. Who was the Chairman of ISRO during Chandrayaan-3 mission?Q. Which organization gives the John L. ``Jack'' Swigert, Jr. Award for Space Exploration? About the John L. 'Jack' Swigert Jr. Award: What is it? John L. 'Jack' Swigert Jr. Award Kya hai? The John L. 'Jack' Swigert Jr. Award for Space Exploration was acknowledged in recognition of an extraordinary achievement in space exploration. It also honored the memory of astronaut John L. 'Jack' Swigert Jr., best known for his role in the Apollo 13 mission. The award also reflects the spirit of discovery and innovation that Swigert has contributed to space exploration. Success of Chandrayaan-3 mission The successful lunar landing of Chandrayaan-3 at the unexplored South Pole highlighted India's space achievements and dedication. India has joined the select group of countries like Russia, US and China to successfully conduct a lunar landing mission. The Chandrayaan-3 mission crew, led by India's top national space agency, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), was granted the 2024 John L. "Jack" Swigert, Jr. Award for Space Exploration by the US-based Space Foundation. The award is given by the US-based non-profit organization Space Foundation to honor a space agency, company or consortium of organizations in the field of space exploration and discovery. Indian Consul General of India in Houston, D.C. Manjunath received the 2024 John L. "Jack" Swigert, Jr. Award for Space Exploration on behalf of ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 team. The award was presented on the inaugural day of the three-day annual (8-11 April 2024) symposium organized by the Space Foundation in Colorado, United States. The Chandrayaan-3 team was honored for raising the bar of space exploration by its remarkable landing on the Moon. According to the Space Foundation, the technological and engineering achievements demonstrated by this mission showed the world the undeniable leadership and ingenuity of the people of India in the global space ecosystem. John L. "Jack" Swigert, Jr., Award for Space Exploration Award The John L. "Jack" Swigert, Jr., Award for Space Exploration was established in 2004 by the Space Foundation in memory of John L. "Jack" Swigert, Jr. John L. "Jack" Swigert, Jr., was part of NASA's (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) Apollo 13 mission to the Moon, which was canceled due to a leak in the oxygen tank. The Jack Swigert Award is presented annually at the Space Symposium hosted by the Space Foundation. NASA's James Webb Space Telescope team was awarded the Jack Swigert Prize in 2023. The Space Foundation was established in 1983 as a non-profit organization. The Foundation offers collaboration, information and education sharing to the global space ecosystem. Since 1984, the Space Foundation has hosted a space symposium, bringing together leaders from the global space ecosystem. Chandrayaan-3 Mission ISRO launched Chandrayaan-3 mission from Sriharikota. Andhra Pradesh on July 14, 2023 on GSLV- Mark III (LVM-3) rocket. The spacecraft was made up of a rover called Pragyan and a lander called Vikram. The lander successfully landed on the uncharted south pole of the Moon on 23 August 2023. India became the first country in the world to land a lunar module on the south pole of the Moon. The point where Chandrayaan-3 lander landed was named Shivshakti Bindu. India became the fourth country in the world to successfully complete a lunar landing mission after America, Russia and China. Read more: Chandrayaan-3 Mission Landing Site is Officially Called “Shiv Shakti” Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) was established by the Government of India 15 August 1969. ISRO, formerly known as the Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR), was established by the Government of India in 1962. ISRO is involved in science, engineering and technology to harness the benefits of outer space for India and mankind. ISRO comes under the Department of Space (DOS) of the Government of India. ISRO's founder Vikram Sarabhai was its first chairman. Headquarters: Bengaluru Chairman: S.Somnath Frequently Asked Question: Chandrayaan-3 Mission Q. Who has been awarded the 2024 John L. "Jack" Swigert, Jr. Award for Space Exploration?Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) Chandrayaan-3 mission team.Q. Who was the Chairman of ISRO during Chandrayaan-3 mission?S SomnathQ. Which organization gives the John L. ``Jack'' Swigert, Jr. Award for Space Exploration?Space Foundation is based in the United States of America.