New Delhi [India], August 23 (ANI): Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on Saturday described the present era as a “golden period” for India in space exploration, highlighting the global enthusiasm surrounding the country’s space program. Speaking at the main event of National Space Day, he noted that India’s achievements in space are not just a matter of national pride but are being celebrated worldwide.
“The excitement for India is present all over the world. The Japanese and the European Space Agencies are much more excited about our mission. This is the golden period for our country as far as space exploration is concerned,” Shukla said.
Looking ahead, he underscored India’s ambitious projects, including the Gaganyaan Mission and the Bharat Space Station, while also mentioning India’s long-term goal of lunar exploration. He stressed that realizing these aspirations would require the collective effort of the entire nation.
“We have some very big ambitions going forward—the Gaganyaan Mission, the Bharatiya Antriksh Station, and eventually landing on the moon. To achieve such bold goals, we need the resources of the entire nation. The excitement that I see here is not limited to this room,” he added, addressing young participants at the event.
Shukla also inaugurated the Aryabhatta Gallery at the Nehru Planetarium, encouraging students and the public to nurture curiosity and excitement about space. “Be curious, be excited. It is a golden time for our country. We have very ambitious dreams, and it would need all of us to make that a reality. I am very excited, and I would want all of you to be excited with me,” he told ANI.
He noted that the celebration of National Space Day itself reflected the momentum India has gained in space exploration in recent years. “Two years ago, we did not have this celebration. Within one year, this is the excitement we have managed to build,” Shukla remarked. (ANI)
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