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Group Captain Prashanth Nair, Group Captain Ajit Krishnan,Group Captain Angad Pratap and Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla 4 astronauts selected for Gaganyaan mission.
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PM Modi announced names of Gaganyaan team members
Prime Minister Modi announced the names of the four astronauts who will be part of Gaganyaan, to be launched in 2024-25. PM Modi who is on a visit to Kerala, reviewed the progress of Gaganyaan mission at Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre.
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PM Modi congratulated all four astronauts
Congratulating all the astronauts-elect, PM Modi said their names will be etched as part of the 21st century and commended them for training rigorously for the past four years. He said yoga will also play an important role in their training as it will help keep a healthy body and mind, which is crucial.
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All four astronauts were trained in Russia
The first four astronauts underwent comprehensive training at Russia's Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center—a historical center where Rakesh Sharma, India's pioneer in space, had previously trained in 1984.
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Key milestones at Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre
PM Modi's visit to the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre marked a pivotal moment in India's space exploration journey, where he not only reviewed the progress of the Gaganyaan mission but also conferred 'astronaut wings' upon the selected crew, symbolizing a crucial step towards India's human spaceflight endeavor.
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Gaganyaan mission objectives
The Gaganyaan mission, set for 2024-25, aims to demonstrate India's human spaceflight capabilities. The mission entails sending a crew into a 400 km orbit for a three-day mission and ensuring their safe return to Earth, with a planned landing in Indian sea waters.
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Critical technology development
Gaganyaan necessitates the advancement of critical technologies, including the creation of a human-rated launch vehicle, life support systems, and emergency provisions for crew safety—a testament to India's commitment to space exploration innovation.
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Global recognition and transformation
PM Modi, in his address at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, highlighted India's significant achievements in space exploration, emphasizing how Gaganyaan is poised to elevate the nation's global standing in the space sector and inspire a scientific temperament among the country's youth.
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India’s successful journey in 2023
India's top missions like Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon's South Pole and the launch of Aditya-L1, solidified its position in the global space economy and also catalyzed growth in the private space sector within the country. Looking ahead, visionary initiatives like the 'Bharatiya Antariksha Station' by 2035 and sending the first Indian astronaut to the Moon by 2040 underscore India's commitment to cosmic exploration and technological advancement.
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