PM Modi calls upon scientists to prepare for exploration of deep space as these unexplored areas hold vital secrets for future of humanity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon scientists to prepare for the exploration of deep space as these unexplored areas hold vital secrets for the future of humanity.
 
In a video message on National Space Day yesterday, Mr Modi said, India has already reached the Moon and Mars, and now it is time we must explore deeper regions of space.
 
Prime Minister  announced that India is rapidly advancing in breakthrough technologies such as semi-cryogenic engines and electric propulsion.
 
He said, with the dedicated efforts of our scientists, India will very soon launch the Gaganyaan mission and, in the coming years, build its own space station. Mr Modi also invited young citizens to join India’s ‘astronaut pool’ and help give flight to the country’s aspirations.
 
Prime Minister urged the private sector to come forward and build five space Unicorns in the next five years. He said, at present, we have five big launches every year; can we scale it to 50 rockets every year, that is one per week.
 
Prime Minister highlighted that over 350 startups are emerging as engines of innovation and acceleration in space technology.  He also announced that the first PSLV rocket built by the private sector will soon be launched.
 
Mr Modi expressed happiness that India’s first private communication satellite is also under development and said preparations are underway to launch an earth observation satellite constellation through public-private partnership. He said, a vast opportunity is being created for India’s youth in the space sector.
 
The PM highlighted that India has become the fourth country in the world to possess docking-undocking capabilities in space. Mr Modi said, space-tech is increasingly becoming an integral part of governance in India.
 
He cited the examples of satellite-based assessment in crop insurance schemes, satellite-enabled information and safety for fishermen, disaster management applications, and the use of geospatial data in the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan.