Parwinder SandhuNew Delhi, April 24 -- India's astronaut-designates, Group Captain Prasant B Nair and Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, on Friday underscored the strategic, technological, and human dimensions of the country's ambitious Gaganyaan programme, stating that the mission will not only mark a scientific milestone but also position India as a key global player in shaping the future of space governance.
During a fireside chat held at the Indian DefSpace Symposium, being organised by Indian Space Association, Nair highlighted the growing importance of civil-military integration in space, saying that national security remains the foundation of all such advancements.
On transitioning from fighter pilots to astronauts, Nair said the shi...