He has inspired a billion dreams: PM Modi as astronaut Shubhanshu returns to Earth
PM Narendra Modi welcomed astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla as he returned to Earth after his 18-day mission on International Space Station. "As India's first astronaut to have visited ISS, he has inspired a billion dreams through his dedication, courage and pioneering spirit," said PM Modi. He said the mission marked a milestone towards India's own Human Space Flight Mission- Gaganyaan.