Srinagar, Sept. 4 -- Q/ What will be the biggest outcome of Gaganyaan for India's space future?

India's ascent in the space sector has already begun and is recognised globally. We are no longer followers, we are equal partners in international collaborations. The Gaganyaan mission will mark another defining moment. It will not just reaffirm India's capabilities in human spaceflight but add to our scientific knowledge. Alongside experiments like those performed by astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla aboard the International Space Station on microgravity, agriculture and life sciences, the mission will provide insights with applications on earth. This will further establish India as a leader in space exploration while we continue to use space tech...