New Delhi, May 8 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Global Conference on Space Exploration (GLEX) 2025 via videoconferencing, where he underscored India's exceptional space journey and its commitment to collaborative progress in the domain of space science and exploration.

Welcoming global delegates, scientists, and astronauts, the Prime Minister remarked that space is not just a destination but a symbol of curiosity, courage, and collective advancement. Reflecting on India's progress-from launching its first rocket in 1963 to becoming the first country to land near the Moon's South Pole-he noted, "Indian rockets carry more than payloads; they carry the dreams of 1.4 billion people." He recalled landmark missions including the...