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PM Modi Welcomes Shubhanshu Shukla: A Beacon of Inspiration for Aspiring Young Astronauts

PM Modi Welcomes Shubhanshu Shukla: A Beacon of Inspiration for Aspiring Young Astronauts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met India's First International Space Station (ISS) astronaut. He met Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on Monday at his Lok Kalyan Marg residence. He welcomed the captain with warm hugs and insightful interaction.  An Inspiring Journey During their discussion, PM Modi highlighted the importance of inspiring and preparing a large pool of astronauts in India. He envisioned having 40 to 50 astronauts ready for future space missions. He emphasized that Shubhanshu Shukla’s journey would inspire children. It shows becoming an astronaut as a realistic and achievable career path in India. https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1957451355624206485 Shubhanshu Shukla agreed. He reflected that…
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NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams Return Delayed Again

NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams Return Delayed Again

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams’ long-awaited return from the International Space Station (ISS) has been postponed once more. This is due to a delay in SpaceX’s Crew-10 mission. Williams and fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore originally planned for an eight-day mission. However, they have now spent nine months aboard the ISS. This is due to safety concerns with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. The Crew-10 mission was intended to bring a new team of astronauts to the ISS. It would also allow Williams and Wilmore to return. The launch was scheduled but was scrubbed due to a technical issue. The problem was with a…
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