New Delhi, May 7 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that India’s space journey is not about competing with others, but it is based on ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ i.e. the whole world is one family.
Amid the growing competition in space exploration among global powers, Prime Minister Modi addressed the Global Conference on Space Exploration (GLEX 2025) through a video message. During this, he urged for collective development through space exploration.
PM Modi said, “India’s space vision is based on the ancient wisdom of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, which means the world is one family. We strive not only for our own development but also to enrich global knowledge, solve common challenges and inspire future generations.”
He said India stands for dreaming together, building together and reaching the stars together.
Calling for the direction of science and shared dreams for a better tomorrow, he said “Let us together write a new chapter in space exploration.”
PM Modi said, “Space is not just a destination. It is a declaration of curiosity, courage and collective progress. The Indian space journey reflects this spirit. From launching a small rocket in 1963 to becoming the first country to land near the South Pole of the Moon, our journey has been spectacular. Our rockets carry much more than payloads. They carry the dreams of 1.4 billion Indians.” He listed space achievements like successful Mars mission, Chandrayaan-1, Chandrayaan-2, Chandrayaan-3, cryogenic engine launch and satellite docking and termed them as ‘important scientific milestones’.
He also announced upcoming missions like this year’s Human Space Flight Mission ‘Gaganyaan’, ISRO-NASA joint mission to International Space Station, establishment of Indian Space Station by 2035 and Moon mission by 2040.
“Mars and Venus are also on our radar. Apart from exploration, the country’s space journey is also about empowerment,” PM Modi said.
“It empowers governance, enhances livelihoods and inspires generations. From warnings to fishermen to Gati Shakti platforms, from railway safety to weather forecasts, our satellites take care of the welfare of every Indian,” he said.
