Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday (August 21, 2025) met Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to board the International Space Station (ISS), and congratulated him on his landmark achievement.
Calling it a “major milestone” in India’s human spaceflight journey, Mr. Singh lauded Group Captain Shukla’s contribution through vital scientific experiments conducted in orbit, and praised his role in advancing India’s space research and exploration capabilities. He expressed confidence that the astronaut’s inspiring journey will motivate young Indians to pursue careers in science, technology and space.
