Shubhanshu Shukla :
India’s ambitious human spaceflight programme, the Gaganyaan Mission, continues to generate global attention. Astronaut-designate Shubhanshu Shukla, during his recent interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, shared how the mission has become a topic of discussion across the world.
“Sir, everyone across the world knows about Gaganyaan. It is not just India’s mission, but a global achievement in the making,” Shukla reportedly told the Prime Minister, highlighting the international interest in India’s space journey.
PM Modi Praises ISRO Team
Responding to Shukla’s remarks, PM Modi lauded the efforts of ISRO scientists and engineers, calling the mission a symbol of New India’s determination, innovation, and global leadership in space technology.
He added that the Gaganyaan Mission is not just about sending humans to space but also about inspiring future generations of young Indians to pursue science and innovation.
What is the Gaganyaan Mission? Shubhanshu Shukla
The Gaganyaan Mission, spearheaded by ISRO, aims to send a three-member crew into low-Earth orbit for up to seven days. This will mark India’s entry into the select group of nations capable of human spaceflight, alongside the US, Russia and China.
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The mission will demonstrate advanced life-support systems and crew safety protocols.
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It will also showcase India’s capability to independently launch human space missions.
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ISRO plans multiple test flights ahead of the final launch, expected in the coming years.
Global Response
International agencies are closely tracking India’s progress. Russia’s Roscosmos has already trained Indian astronauts in survival skills, while agencies such as NASA and ESA have extended cooperation in various areas.
The global space community has praised India’s cost-effective approach and technological advancements, especially after the success of Chandrayaan-3 and the ongoing Aditya-L1 mission.
Why It Matters for India
Experts say Gaganyaan will be a game-changer for India’s space programme. Apart from boosting defence and strategic capabilities, the mission is expected to strengthen India’s position in the $600-billion global space economy.
Former astronaut Rakesh Sharma commented, “Gaganyaan is not just a mission; it’s India’s ticket to join the human spaceflight club. The fact that Shubhanshu Shukla says the whole world knows about it shows the scale of its impact.”
