New Delhi : In a big shout-out to Shubhanshu Shukla as he became only the second Indian to launch into space, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other ministers hailed it as a testament of India’s growing space exploration prowess, while emphasising that he carried with him the “wishes and hopes” of 1.4 billion Indians.
PM Modi said, Indian astronaut, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is on the way to become the first Indian to go to the International Space Station. He carries with him the wishes, hopes and aspirations of 1.4 billion Indians. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who is piloting the Axiom-4 mission, became the second Indian to reach space after Rakesh Sharma’s historic 1984 mission.
President Droupadi Murmu said the mission reflected the enduring partnership between Nasa and India’s Isro. As Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla creates a new milestone in space for India, the whole nation is excited and proud of an Indian’s journey into the stars, she tweeted. The wide-ranging experiments to be performed by the crew will lead to new frontiers of scientific studies and space exploration.
Isro has been a very integral part of this entire story, he noted, adding that the milestones being crossed are a testament to India’s commitment and capability. Reflecting on the emotional resonance of the mission, 1.4 billion hearts beating for the success of Shubhanshu professor Sood said, it is such a wonderful feelings because you really feel connected to this entire effort. He pointed out that the mission elevates science and technology as a way of life in India, inspiring the public and reinforcing the value of scientific achievement.
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