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'Shubhanshu Shukla carries with him hopes of 1.4bn Indians': PM Modi hails Axiom-4 launch; wishes crew success

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 25 June 2025 ()
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the successful launch of the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station, emphasizing that Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla embodies the dreams of 1.4 billion Indians. Modi highlighted Shukla's pioneering journey as the first Indian to visit the ISS.
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