USGS Names Moon Crater After Pasang Lhamu Sherpa
The US Geological Survey (USGS) has named a crater at the Moon's South Pole after Pasang Lhamu Sherpa, the first Nepali woman to summit Mount Everest. The crater, now officially known as "Lhamu Crater," was approved by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) on July 29. Pasang Lhamu Sherpa made history on April 22, 1993, as the first Nepalese woman to reach Everest's summit. Unfortunately, she perished during the descent due to severe weather conditions. Her husband, Lhakpa Sonam Sherpa, expressed gratitude for the honor on behalf of the family. In Nepal, Pasang Lhamu is celebrated as a National Luminary. The government has named Jasamba Mountain (7,315m) in the Mahalangur Range as Pasang Lhamu Mountain, a highway from Trishuli to Dhunche as Pasang Lhamu Highway, and has issued postage stamps in her honor.