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Space is not just a destination. It is a declaration of curiosity, courage and collective progress. Indian space journey reflects this spirit, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a video message recorded on Tuesday for the Global Conference on Space Exploration, which was aired on Wednesday.
"Space is not just a destination. It is a declaration of curiosity, courage and collective progress. Indian space journey reflects this spirit. From launching a small rocket in 1963 to becoming the first nation to land near the south pole of the Moon, our journey has been remarkable. Our rockets carry more than payloads. They take the dreams of 1.4 billion Indians. India's alumni are significant scientific milestones,” said PM Modi.
According to PM Modi, India made history by reaching mars in first attempt in 2014. Chandrayaan 1 helped discover water on moon and Chandrayan 2 gave us high resolution images of moon. Chandrayaan 3 increased our understanding of the lunar southpole.
“We built cryogenic engines in a record time. We launch 100 satellites in a single mission. We have launched over 400 satellites for 34 nations on our launch vehicles. This year, we docked two satellites in space which are major steps forward,” said PM Modi.
India’s Space Journey is About Racing Others
According to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India’s space journey is about racing others but it is reaching higher together. Together we share a common goal to explore space for the good of humanity. We launched a satellite for south Asian nations. Now the G20 satellite mission announced during our presidency will be a gift to the global south. We continue to march ahead with renewed confidence, pushing the boundaries of scientific exploration, he said.
“Our first human space flight mission Gaganyaan highlights our nation’s rising aspirations. In coming weeks, an Indian astronaut will travel to space as part of a joint ISRO, NASA mission to the international space station. By 2035, the Bharatiya Antariksh station will open new frontiers in research and global cooperation. By 2040, Indian footprints will be on the moon. Mars and Venus are also on our radar,” said PM Modi.
For India, space is about exploration as well as about empowerment. It empowers governance, enhances livelihoods and inspires generations. “From fishermen alerts to railway safety and weather forecast, our satellites lookout for the welfare of every Indian,” he said.
“We have opened our space sector for start-ups, entrepreneurs and young minds. Today, India has over 250 space start-ups and they are contributing to cutting edge advancement in satellite technology, propulsion systems, imaging and much more. It is inspiring that many of our missions are being led by women scientists,” he added.
