‘Inspired A Billion Dreams’: PM Modi Welcomes Astronaut Shukla, Hails Space Legacy

Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 10:13am on 15 Jul 2025,Tuesday Science

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, India’s first astronaut to visit the International Space Station, returned to Earth after a historic mission. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed him, calling his journey “an inspiration for a billion dreams.” Shukla’s courage and pioneering spirit were hailed as a milestone in India’s space ambitions, especially the upcoming Human Space Flight Mission – Gaganyaan. The PM’s message emphasized national pride and the significance of Shukla’s achievement in advancing India’s space program. The mission marks a new chapter in India’s global space presence, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and exploration. (PC: News18 & X)

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