New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Kerala and currently, is interacting with the scientists and astronauts at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. One of the most awaited announcements in PM Modi’s Kerala visit, was the announcement of the names of the four scientists, who have been selected for India’s First Human Space Programme – the Gaganyaan Mission. The four astronauts, who will be going to space as part of this mission, are Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, Group Captain Ajit Krishnan, Group Angad Pratap and Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla. Here’s all you need to know about the astronauts…
PM Modi Announces Names Of Astronauts For Gaganyaan Mission
As mentioned earlier, PM Modi, during his Kerala visit, has announced the names of the four astronauts, who have been selected for the Gaganyaan Mission, India’s First Human Space Programme. The astronauts are, Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, Group Captain Ajit Krishnan, Group Angad Pratap and Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla. The Prime Minister not only reviewed the progress of the Gaganyaan Mission but has also bestowed astronaut wings to the astronaut designates.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviews the progress of the Gaganyaan Mission and bestows astronaut wings to the astronaut designates.
The Gaganyaan Mission is India’s first human space flight program for which extensive preparations are underway at various ISRO centres. pic.twitter.com/KQiodF3Jqy
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PM Modi Congratulates Astronauts On Behalf Of Country
In his address at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), PM Modi congratulated the astronauts on behalf of the country and said, “I am happy that today I got the opportunity to meet these astronauts and present them in front of the country. I want to congratulate them on behalf of the entire country…You are the pride of today’s India.”
#WATCH | At Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram, PM Modi says “I am happy that today I got the opportunity to meet these astronauts and present them in front of the country. I want to congratulate them on behalf of the entire country…You are the pride of… pic.twitter.com/sMyvVb28Pr
— ANI (@ANI) February 27, 2024
He further said, “A while ago, the country saw 4 Gaganyaan travellers. They are not just 4 names or 4 human beings, they are the four powers that are going to take the aspirations of 140 crore Indians to space. An Indian is going to space, after 40 years. This time, the time is ours, the countdown is ours and the rocket is also ours…”
#WATCH | At Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram, PM Modi says “A while ago, the country saw 4 Gaganyaan travellers. They are not just 4 names or 4 human beings, they are the four powers that are going to take the aspirations of 140 crore Indians to space. An… pic.twitter.com/YzjN9h9Nbp
— ANI (@ANI) February 27, 2024
In his address, PM Modi also said, “India of the 21st century, is today surprising the world with its potential. In the last 10 years, we have launched about 400 satellites, whereas 10 years before that, only 33 satellites were launched…”
The Prime Minister is on a two-day trip to Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra where he will be inaugurating several developmental projects.
