Archive · 30 Jun 2025
Astronaut Shukla Speaks with Modi From ISS
Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut on the ISS, spoke to Prime Minister Modi from space.
They discussed how India looks from the ISS and the challenges of living in space.
Shukla shared his view of Earth without borders and ended with a patriotic statement.
This event echoes a similar moment 41 years earlier with Rakesh Sharma, highlighting India's ongoing journey in space exploration.
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla became the first Indian to reach the ISS.
Shukla spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the ISS, discussing life in space.
Shukla described India as appearing 'huge' from space, without borders.
PM Modi stated Shukla was closest to the hearts of 140 crore Indians.
Shukla ended his address with 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'.
- Who
- Shubhanshu Shukla and Narendra Modi.
- What
- Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla spoke with PM Modi from the ISS.
- When
- June 2025.
- Where
- International Space Station (ISS).
- Why
- To share experiences and celebrate Shukla's achievement.
- Astronaut
- Shubhanshu Shukla
- Space Station
- ISS
- Age
- 39
- First Indian in Space
- Rakesh Sharma (1984)
- Current Indian Prime Minister
- Narendra Modi
Sources
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