Indian astronauts’ footprints will be on Moon: PM Modi
In the coming weeks, an Indian astronaut will travel to space as part of a joint ISRO-NASA Mission to the International Space Station (ISS), Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his video message at the Global Conference on Space Exploration 2025 taking place in Delhi from May 7 to 9.
“By 2035, the Bharatiya Antariksha Station will open new frontiers in research and global cooperation. By 2040, an Indian’s footprints will be on the Moon. Mars and Venus are also on our radar,” PM Modi said during his address.
He said, for India, space is about exploration as well as about empowerment.
“It empowers governance, enhances livelihoods, and inspires generations. From fishermen alerts to GatiShakti platform, from railway safety to weather forecasting, our satellites look out for the welfare of every Indian. We have opened our space sector to startups, entrepreneurs, and young minds. Today, India has over 250 space start-ups. They are contributing to cutting-edge advancements in satellite technology, Propulsion systems, imaging, and much more,” he added.
Space is not just a destination. It is a declaration of curiosity, courage, and collective progress. India’s space journey reflects this spirit, Modi said.