In the 118th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat,’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s recent accomplishments in the space sector. He praised Bengaluru-based startup Pixxel for successfully launching ‘Firefly,’ the country’s first private satellite constellation. This high-resolution hyperspectral satellite constellation has established India as a leader in modern space technology.
The Prime Minister also emphasized India’s achievement in satellite docking, making it the fourth country globally to attain this milestone. This breakthrough technology will support supply and crew missions to space stations. Additionally, he mentioned ISRO’s experiment in growing cowpea seeds in space, an inspiring step towards cultivating vegetables in extraterrestrial environments.
PM Modi applauded IIT Madras’s ‘eXtem’ center for its innovative work on space manufacturing technologies, such as 3D-printed structures and waterless concrete construction. These advancements are poised to strengthen India’s Gaganyaan mission and space station projects.
He described these achievements as vital strides toward a self-reliant India, expressing pride in the nation’s progress and extending his best wishes to the scientists and innovators driving these developments.
