Says “Spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam must travel beyond Earth”
New Delhi|Sept, 10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India supports a safe, secure, peaceful and sustainable space domain anchored in international law, dialogue and multilateral cooperation. He said India’s approach is rooted in Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, that is One Earth, One Family, One Future, and this spirit must now travel beyond Earth.
The Prime Minister was virtually addressing the International Space Summit in Paris today. He said scientific data must serve the common good, with openness and integrity. The Prime Minister stressed that cooperation over confrontation, sustainability over short-term gain and inclusion over exclusion must be prioritised as orbits become more crowded and actors more numerous. He said, for centuries, space inspired our imagination and today it shapes life on Earth, from climate and crops to oceans and communities. He said, the promise of space is infinite.
Highlighting the remarkable growth of country’s space journey, Mr. Modi said Chandrayan-3 made India the first nation to land near the lunar south pole and Aditya-L1 is unlocking the secrets of the Sun. He said, an Indian visited the International Space Station last year. He said, India aims to establish an Indian space station by 2035 and send an Indian to the Moon by 2040. He said, country’s guiding principle is clear their benefits must reach all humanity.
Lauding the role of ISRO in space journey, Mr. Modi said ISRO has earned global admiration for its excellence and cost-effective missions. He said, its capabilities serve farmers and fishermen, weather forecasting, disaster management and navigation and more than 430 satellites from 34 countries have travelled to space aboard Indian rockets. He said, ISRO’s technologies and partnerships serve not only India, but the wider world. He appreciated the contribution, dedication and hard work of generations of Indian scientists, engineers and technicians. The Prime Minister said that ISRO has built its reputation mission by mission, success by success, and given India a place of pride among spacefaring nations.
