Rajnath Singh Meets First Indian Astronaut on ISS
On August 21, 2025, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh met Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Singh congratulated Shukla on his achievement, highlighting its significance for India's human spaceflight ambitions. He praised Shukla's contributions to scientific experiments in orbit and expressed hope that his journey would inspire youth to pursue careers in science and technology. Singh also emphasized the Indian Air Force's crucial role in astronaut training and mission support, marking a significant step towards India's future manned space missions and the establishment of its own space station.
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