World Highly Impressed by India’s Space Science Achievements: Rakesh Sharma

Rakesh Sharma, speaking about India’s achievements in space exploration, highlighted the cost-effectiveness of India’s scientific endeavors compared to other nations. He praised India’s successful space missions and emphasized that India’s space program is cost-efficient, especially in obtaining similar data at a much lower cost compared to other countries.

Sharma also discussed the historical perspective of India’s space program, noting the initial focus on applications and satellite programs to benefit the economy. He contrasted this with the geopolitical competition between countries like Russia and America during his time in the space sector.

Furthermore, Sharma mentioned NASA’s collaboration with India to train astronauts for the International Space Station, expressing the value of their expertise in contributing to India’s own space station. Addressing concerns about astronaut Sunita Williams’ extended stay at the International Space Station, Sharma reassured that there is no safety issue, as her duration is well within the world record for space missions.

He dismissed media speculation about any potential danger, emphasizing that Williams’ stay is not a cause for worry. Regarding recent developments, Sharma relayed NASA’s decision to extend the stay of astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams at the International Space Station due to perceived risks, resulting in an extended mission period.

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