India is embarking on a historic journey with the Gaganyaan mission, its first human spaceflight program, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During a ceremony at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, PM Modi highlighted the rapid transformation and expansion of the space sector under his government's support. He emphasized that the Gaganyaan mission, which will include four Indian Air Force officers as astronauts, signifies a major step forward for India, showcasing the country's self-reliance with most components of the mission being made in India. PM Modi also unveiled the Indian Astronaut Logo and awarded the 'अंतरिक्ष यात्री पंख' to the astronauts, including Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, Group Captain Ajit Krishnan, and Group Captain Angad, reflecting the hopes and aspirations of the nation. The mission is seen as a milestone in promoting scientific temperament among India's youth and advancing the country's long-term space vision for a 'Viksit Bharat'.
The aspirations and ambitions of New India is set to take a giant leap as PM Shri @narendramodi unveils and hands over wings to the four Indian astronaut-designates. I extend my best wishes to Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, Group Captain Ajit Krishnan, Group Captain… https://t.co/QiRLjKg8vU
"It was a very special moment for me to hand over wings to the four Indian astronaut-designates. They reflect the hopes, aspirations and optimism of 140 crore Indians. India is proud of Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, Group Captain Ajit Krishnan, Group Captain Angad… https://t.co/6Vc5voHkAK
It was a very special moment for me to hand over wings to the four Indian astronaut-designates. They reflect the hopes, aspirations and optimism of 140 crore Indians. India is proud of Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, Group Captain Ajit Krishnan, Group Captain Angad… https://t.co/i0oseaxd4o
During the inaugural ceremony held today at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, PM Modi unveiled the Indian Astronaut Logo and awarded the 'अंतरिक्ष यात्री पंख' to the four IAF Astronauts. #IAF will be working in 'Mission Mode' along with @isro to achieve our… https://t.co/w06lY3ZsTf
Bharat's Space Heroes 👨🏻🚀 🇮🇳 Many congratulations to the selected IAF pilots for our first human space flight program, the #Gaganyaan Mission. 🚀 https://t.co/1mp87HDyLD
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During the inaugural ceremony held today at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, Hon'ble PM unveiled the Indian Astronaut Logo and awarded the 'अंतरिक्ष यात्री पंख' to the four IAF Astronauts. #IAF will be working in 'Mission Mode' along with @isro to achieve… https://t.co/x6tZIleodq
We are witnessing another historic journey at Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre The nation has been introduced to its 4 Gaganyaan travellers These are not just 4 names. These are powerful energies who will spearhead 140 crore aspirations into the space - Prime Minister… https://t.co/BWKBC0TKgH
The four Indian Air Force Officers will be the first Indians to go to space from Indian soil on an indigenous space vehicle #Gaganyaan https://t.co/vOgIgxtgKG https://t.co/FDueLyjtHE
#WATCH | "I was very happy to know that most of the equipment used in #Gaganyaan is Made in India," says PM @narendramodi at Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram. https://t.co/2PcZfKFbwd
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Proud and happy that most components used in Gaganyaan humanflight mission are made in India, says PM at Kerala
The Prime Minister announced the names of the four #Gaganyaan astronauts https://t.co/OgcXgDhMEK
We are witnessing another historic journey at Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/lVObF7AFHJ
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