PM Modi Hails Return Of Shubhanshu Shukla, Lauds India's Space Progress In Mann Ki Baat
PM Modi also asked people to participate in National Space Day by sharing their ideas, suggestions, or messages related to India's space achievements or how to celebrate the day.
PM Modi, in his 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday, said that a new wave of curiosity about space is sweeping across India, reflecting the nation's growing interest in science and innovation. He highlighted recent achievements in the field, including the return of astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla from space and the continued excitement following the success of Chandrayaan-3.
'We will talk about successes, achievement, in last few weeks, many things have happened in science, culture. Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla came back from space," he said.
'When Chandrayaan 3 was success, there was excitement in the country… Space startups are increasing," added the Prime Minister.
He also asked people—especially the youth and space enthusiasts—to participate in the occasion by sharing their ideas, suggestions, or messages related to India's space achievements or how to celebrate the day.
These suggestions can be submitted through the NaMo App, which is the official mobile application associated with the Prime Minister.
'On August 23, there is National Space Day, you should send suggestions on Namo App," he said.
Shubhanshu Shukla was one of four astronauts on the Axiom-4 mission, launched aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft on June 25. After spending nearly 20 days in microgravity, he and the team splashed down safely off the coast of California on July 15.
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