New Delhi, Aug. 24 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asked space scientists to prepare for a deep space exploration mission to unravel the secrets that brighten the future of humanity. Addressing on the occasion of National Space Day, Modi announced that India was preparing to set up a pool of astronauts for future missions and urged the youth to be part of this group.
"We have reached the moon and Mars. Now, we have to peek into deep space, where several secrets that would benefit the future of humanity lie hidden," Modi said in a video address.
Achieving one milestone after another in the space sector has now become a natural trait of India and its scientists, Modi said. "Beyond galaxies lies our horizons, the endless universe...