NEW DELHI: Space minister Jitendra Singh on Tuesday hailed the safe return of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla from the Axiom-4 space mission as a “moment of pride for the world, a moment of glory” for India, stating that the country had secured its rightful place in the global space ecosystem.
“One of Mother India's illustrious sons is back. India has found a lasting space in the world of space,” he said, while addressing the media on Tuesday as the Dragon splashed down in the Pacific.
Providing details, Singh said that all four Axiom-4 astronauts will remain in quarantine until July 23 to complete medical and re-adaptation procedures. “From the 24th, they will begin discussions with Isro . Debriefings with Axiom and Nasa will follow,” he said. Singh hinted at Shukla's return to India around Aug 17, after he completes post-mission protocols and discussions abroad.
The minister said the mission demonstrated India's growing stature in global space exploration. "These are experiments that have never been done before. This marks a new era for India's scientific and technological ambitions," he noted, adding that the mission's success would have long-term implications for humankind.
Describing the safe return as both a scientific and symbolic achievement, the minister said, "The call given by Prime Minister Modi to look to the skies and dream big has begun to take shape. This successful mission is just the beginning. It will inspire a new generation of Indians to pursue careers in science and space."
India's growing role in global human spaceflight programmes, including the upcoming Gaganyaan mission , is further reinforced by Shukla's participation in Axiom-4.
“One of Mother India's illustrious sons is back. India has found a lasting space in the world of space,” he said, while addressing the media on Tuesday as the Dragon splashed down in the Pacific.
Providing details, Singh said that all four Axiom-4 astronauts will remain in quarantine until July 23 to complete medical and re-adaptation procedures. “From the 24th, they will begin discussions with Isro . Debriefings with Axiom and Nasa will follow,” he said. Singh hinted at Shukla's return to India around Aug 17, after he completes post-mission protocols and discussions abroad.
The minister said the mission demonstrated India's growing stature in global space exploration. "These are experiments that have never been done before. This marks a new era for India's scientific and technological ambitions," he noted, adding that the mission's success would have long-term implications for humankind.
Describing the safe return as both a scientific and symbolic achievement, the minister said, "The call given by Prime Minister Modi to look to the skies and dream big has begun to take shape. This successful mission is just the beginning. It will inspire a new generation of Indians to pursue careers in science and space."
India's growing role in global human spaceflight programmes, including the upcoming Gaganyaan mission , is further reinforced by Shukla's participation in Axiom-4.
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