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Shubhanshu Shukla – Photo Credit -NASA/ ANI
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said that the Cabinet firmly believes that this mission will give new energy to the resolve of developed India. The dream of making India a developed country will give new strength to the country by 2047, the Prime Minister said.
New Delhi : The Union Cabinet passed a resolution appreciating the space journey of astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla on Wednesday July 16, 2025 . After the cabinet meeting, Information and Broadcasting Minister Vaishnaw said that Shubhanshu Shukla’s space mission brought India one step closer to building its own space station.
‘An occasion of pride and joy for the entire country’
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, ‘Today the Union Cabinet has passed a resolution on the return of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla from the International Space Station (ISS). This is an occasion of pride and joy for the entire country. Today the Cabinet along with the entire country congratulates Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on his successful return to Earth.’
‘Congratulations to the entire team of ISRO scientists and engineers’
The Union Minister said, ‘He has completed a historic mission of 18 days on the International Space Station. This is a new chapter in India’s space program. It offers a golden glimpse of the future of our space program. The Cabinet congratulates the entire team of ISRO scientists and engineers for this historic achievement.’
‘The country will get new strength by 2047’
Ashwini Vaishnav said, ‘The mission of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is not just the success of one person, it is an example of inspiration for the young generation of India. This will increase curiosity in our children and youth and develop scientific thinking. Influenced by this, a large number of youth will make science and innovation their career. The Cabinet firmly believes that this mission will give new energy to the resolve of developed India. The dream of making India a developed country will give new strength to the country by 2047.’
Shubhanshu Shukla returned to Earth after 18 days of stay
Earlier, after an 18-day stay on the International Space Station (ISS), Shubhanshu Shukla returned to Earth with happiness and smiles on Tuesday, but his return to the country is still about a month away. According to Union Minister Jitendra Singh, after completing the post-mission formalities, Shubhanshu will be able to come to India by August 17 next month. With this achievement of Shubhanshu, preparations have begun to realise the ambitions of India’s manned space flight Gaganyaan mission.
