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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s remarkable space milestones, emphasizing the nation’s spirit of curiosity, courage, and collective progress. Speaking at the Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX) 2025, he reiterated India’s dedication to international collaboration, empowering governance, and fostering innovation through space technology.
PM Modi reviewed key achievements, including successful missions to the Moon and Mars, launching over 400 satellites for 34 countries, and the upcoming Gaganyaan human spaceflight project. He described space as more than a destination, but a symbol of human curiosity and resilience, stating, “India’s space journey reflects this spirit—from launching a small rocket in 1963 to landing near the Moon’s South Pole. Our rockets carry the dreams of over 1.4 billion Indians.”
He pointed out India’s scientific milestones, such as reaching Mars on the first attempt in 2014, discovering water on the Moon with Chandrayaan-1, and capturing high-resolution images of lunar poles with Chandrayaan-2 and 3. India has also developed cryogenic engines swiftly, launched 100 satellites in a single mission, and launched over 400 satellites for multiple nations. Recently, India successfully docked two satellites in space, further demonstrating its space capabilities.
Modi emphasized that India’s space efforts are about collective higher goals rather than competition. He highlighted initiatives like launching satellites for South Asian nations, gifting the G20 satellite mission to the Global South, and working towards launching India’s first human space mission—Gaganyaan. He also announced that an Indian astronaut will soon join a joint ISRO-NASA mission to the International Space Station, with plans for a Bharatiye Antariksh Station by 2035 and a future presence on the Moon, Mars, and Venus.
The Prime Minister stressed that space empowers governance, improves livelihoods, and inspires generations. Drawing attention to applications like fisherman alerts, weather forecasting, and railway safety, he noted that satellites serve the welfare of every Indian. India has also opened its space sector to startups, with over 250 contributing to advanced satellite technology.
He wrapped up by emphasizing that many missions are led by women scientists, embodying India’s inclusive approach. Modi underscored that India’s space vision is rooted in Vasudeva Kutumbakam—an ancient concept of the world as one family—aiming not just for national growth but to expand global knowledge, tackle shared challenges, and inspire future generations. “Together, we dream, build, and reach for the stars,” he concluded.
