{"id":23138,"date":"2025-06-29T00:18:10","date_gmt":"2025-06-29T00:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/23138\/"},"modified":"2025-06-29T00:18:10","modified_gmt":"2025-06-29T00:18:10","slug":"india-appears-truly-grand-from-space-shubhanshu-shukla-tells-pm-modi-india-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/23138\/","title":{"rendered":"‘India appears truly grand from space’: Shubhanshu Shukla tells PM Modi | India News"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"'India \u201cFrom space, one cannot see borders\u2014there are no visible boundaries between nations. What stood out most was the sheer unity of the planet,\u201d Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla<\/a> told Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a video interaction from the International Space Station (ISS) on Saturday.\u201cWhen we look at maps, we compare the sizes of countries, including India, and often see a distorted picture because we\u2019re flattening a three-dimensional world onto paper,\u201d he said. \u201cBut from space, India appears truly grand\u2014majestic in scale and spirit.\u201d<\/p>\n

LIVE: Shubhanshu Shukla speaks with PM Modi from the International Space Station<\/p>\n

Shukla, the first Indian to reach the ISS, said this overwhelming sense of oneness aligns perfectly with India\u2019s civilisational motto of unity in diversity. \u201cFrom above, Earth looks like a single home shared by all, reminding humanity of the harmony and connection we inherently share.\u201dPM Modi<\/a> congratulated him for \u201choisting the flag of India in space\u201d and said: \u201cAlthough you are the farthest from the Indian motherland, you are the closest to the hearts of all Indians.\u201d He added, \u201cToday I can say with confidence that this is the first chapter of success of India\u2019s Gaganyaan mission<\/a>. Your historic journey is not just limited to space\u2014it will give speed and new vigour to our journey of Viksit Bharat.\u201dCalling science and spirituality the twin strengths of India, the PM said, \u201cWith the success of the Chandrayaan mission, there is renewed interest in science among children and youth. Now your historic journey is giving more power to this resolve.\u201dIn response, Shukla said, \u201cThis is not just my personal journey\u2014it reflects the direction in which India is advancing. Under your leadership, today\u2019s India enables the realisation of dreams that once seemed impossible.\u201dHe spoke of the challenges in adapting to microgravity. \u201cEven the smallest tasks are complex. I\u2019ve strapped my feet down just to stay in place during this conversation!\u201d he said, adding that one could sleep on the wall, ceiling or \u201ceven on the forehead\u201d since orientation is fluid in orbit.When asked whether meditation and mindfulness had helped, Shukla agreed: \u201cAs you rightly said, science and spirituality are both our nation\u2019s strength. The calmer you are, the better your decisions. One cannot eat while running. In space, inner calm is crucial.\u201dThe astronaut also shared details of the scientific experiments he\u2019s carrying out. \u201cFor the first time, Indian scientists have designed seven unique experiments for the space station,\u201d he said. One experiment uses stem cells to study muscle loss in microgravity and could help the elderly on Earth. Another focuses on cultivating highly nutritious microalgae to support food security. \u201cProcesses occur faster in space, which accelerates research,\u201d Shukla said.PM Modi praised these efforts and said Shukla\u2019s journey would inspire young Indians. \u201cToday\u2019s children don\u2019t just look at the sky\u2014they believe they can reach it. This mindset is the foundation of India\u2019s future missions.\u201dThe Prime Minister added that \u201cIndia must move forward with Mission Gaganyaan, build its own space station, and achieve the landing of an Indian astronaut on the Moon.\u201d He also expressed confidence that Shukla was \u201cdiligently recording his observations and learnings\u201d.Shukla confirmed that he had been absorbing every detail \u201clike a sponge\u201d and said his international colleagues had expressed interest in being part of Gaganyaan. \u201cI told them, \u2018Very soon,\u2019\u201d he said, promising to apply his learnings fully to accelerate India\u2019s upcoming missions.He closed by addressing India\u2019s youth: \u201cThere\u2019s no one path to success, but if you never stop trying, it will come\u2014sooner or later.\u201dPM Modi concluded: \u201cIndia is opening new frontiers in space for the world\u2026 The sky is no longer the limit.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\u201cFrom space, one cannot see borders\u2014there are no visible boundaries between nations. 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