PM Modi inaugurates three space infrastructure projects worth about 1,800 crore rupees in Kerala

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today visited the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and inaugurated three important space infrastructure projects worth about 1,800 crore rupees. 

These projects include the PSLV Integration Facility at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota; the new ‘Semi-cryogenics Integrated Engine and stage Test facility’ at ISRO Propulsion Complex at Mahendragiri and ‘Trisonic Wind Tunnel’ at VSSC, Thiruvananthapuram.

PM Modi also reviewed preparations for the Gaganyaan Mission and revealed the names of 4 astronaut-designates selected for the Gaganyaan mission. 

They are Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, Group Captain Ajit Krishnan, Group Captain Angad Pratap and Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla. 

The Prime Minister also bestowed astronaut wings’ to the astronaut-designates during his visit to Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre. 

The Gaganyaan Mission is India’s first human space flight program for which extensive preparations are underway at various ISRO centres.

Later today, PM Modi will address the public event of the conclusion ceremony of the 'Padayatra' organised by the BJP's State unit in Thiruvananthapuram.

After his Kerala visit, PM Modi will proceed to Tamil Nadu for a two-day visit. 

The Prime Minister will inaugurate dedicate and lay the foundation stone for multiple infrastructure projects worth over 17,300 crore rupees in the state.