India, Aug. 10 -- Russian cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have extended Independence Day wishes to India, marking the occasion with the Indian tricolour and a message celebrating the close ties between the two countries in space exploration.

With India set to mark its 80th Independence Day, the cosmonauts reflected on the history of cooperation between India and Russia, particularly their decades-long partnership in space missions and human spaceflight.

"Dear friends, today the Republic of India is celebrating its 80th Independence Day," cosmonaut Pyotr Dubrov said, extending wishes for peace and prosperity to the Indian people.

"India broke free from colonial rule and embarked on a path of self-reliance and pro...