PM Modi declares deep space exploration as India’s next frontier, promising a pool of astronauts, a national space station, and a booming private space economy.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (August 23, 2025) marked National Space Day with a bold vision — positioning deep space exploration as India’s next big investment for humanity’s future.
In a stirring video address to scientists, students, and policymakers, Modi announced plans to create a national pool of astronauts for upcoming missions and invited India’s youth to be part of this historic journey.
“We have reached the Moon and Mars. Now, we must venture into the mysteries of deep space — where the secrets of humanity’s brighter tomorrow are hidden,” Modi declared.
The Prime Minister emphasized that no frontier is the final frontier, urging India’s space sector to push boundaries in electric propulsion, semi-cryogenic engines, and breakthrough technologies.
🚀 Key Announcements:
- Gaganyaan Mission to launch Indian astronauts soon.
- Plans to build India’s own space station.
- Call for 50 rocket launches annually within the decade.
- A challenge to private players: “Can five startups become unicorns in five years?”
By framing space exploration as both a scientific leap and an economic opportunity, Modi highlighted India’s ambition to turn its space sector into a multi-billion-dollar investment hub.
“Beyond galaxies lie our horizons,” he said. “The endless universe tells us that in space, just like in policy, there must never be a final frontier.”
With India already a proven player on the Moon and Mars, this declaration cements its drive to lead the global race in deep space missions, astronautics, and space-tech entrepreneurship.
