Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Saturday during National Space Day that India has become the fourth country in the world with the capability of docking and undocking in space.
Modi stated, “Just three days ago, I met Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla.
He filled every Indian with pride by hoisting the tricolour on the International Space Station. The moment, the feeling when he was showing me the tricolour, is beyond words.”
The Indian Prime Minister also announced that the country is preparing an astronaut pool for future missions and invited young people to join this initiative.
He said, “In my discussion with Group Captain Shubhanshu, I have seen the immense courage and infinite dreams of the youth of new India. To take these dreams forward, we are also going to prepare India’s astronaut pool.
Today on Space Day, I invite my young friends to join this astronaut pool to give wings to India’s dreams.”
Modi highlighted India’s progress in advanced technologies such as semi-cryogenic engines and electric propulsion.
He added, “Soon, with the hard work of all you scientists, India will also soar with Gaganyaan and in the coming times, India will build its own space station.
” The Prime Minister stated, “Beyond galaxies lies our horizon. I firmly believe that in the space sector, there should never be a final pause at the policy level.”
