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Gupta said that this historic space mission, which witnessed India’s direct involvement in advanced microgravity experiments aboard the ISS, is a testimony to Modi Ji’s foresight in nurturing indigenous scientific capabilities, promoting global collaborations, and inspiring the youth of the nation to dream beyond boundaries. The success of this mission reflects India’s emergence as a Vishwaguru in science and technology, driven by the Prime Minister’s unwavering commitment to making India self-reliant and future-ready in frontier domains.
During his two-week stay aboard the ISS, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla conducted seven sophisticated space experiments, involving Indian strains of tardigrades, cyanobacteria, methi and moong seed germination, microalgae, and biological display systems. These groundbreaking experiments, conducted in microgravity, have opened new frontiers in space biology and will contribute significantly to future long-duration space missions. Gupta emphasized that such achievements would not have been possible without the clear direction, strategic investment, and encouragement provided by PM Modi Ji, whose governance model places science, innovation, and youth empowerment at the heart of national progress.
Gupta further added that this moment is historically significant as it marks India’s return to human spaceflight after four decades, following the iconic 1984 mission of Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma. The successful splashdown of the SpaceX Dragon capsule, carrying the Axiom-4 crew including Captain Shukla, symbolizes India’s growing stature in global space exploration and its readiness to play a leadership role in future international missions.
He said, this mission is more than just a scientific milestone—it is the realization of the dreams of 1.4 billion Indians, who now see themselves as active participants in shaping humanity’s future in space. Under the visionary leadership of Modi Ji, India is boldly stepping forward into the space age with confidence, clarity, and commitment.
Looking ahead to the Gaganyaan mission in 2027, Gupta remarked that India’s space journey is on a remarkable trajectory. With PM Modi Ji’s support and the expertise of institutions like ISRO, India is poised to not only build on its past achievements but to lead global efforts in peaceful and productive space exploration.
