During his address at the International Space Summit in Paris, France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of long-term sustainability over short-term gains, cooperation over confrontation, and inclusion over exclusion in space exploration. He also outlined ambitious future targets for India's space program.
On September 10, 2026, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the International Space Summit held in Paris, France via video conference. The Prime Minister thanked President Emmanuel Macron for taking a timely initiative and extending a gracious invitation to participate in this landmark gathering.
Reflecting on humanity's enduring fascination with the cosmos, the Prime Minister observed that space has inspired human imagination for centuries. He highlighted that this frontier now shapes everyday life on Earth, from climate and crops to oceans and communities. 'The promise of space is infinite, and our responsibility is collective,' noted Shri Modi.
Addressing the growing complexity of the cosmic environment, the Prime Minister emphasized that orbits are becoming more crowded, technologies more powerful, and actors more numerous. He stressed that global partnerships must prioritize long-term sustainability over short-term gains. 'Our choices must be clear: cooperation over confrontation, sustainability over short-term gain, and inclusion over exclusion,' asserted Shri Modi.
Connecting India's philosophical worldview to outer space, the Prime Minister pointed out that the nation's approach is firmly rooted in the ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, meaning One Earth, One Family, One Future. He advocated for this unifying spirit to travel beyond our planet to ensure a secure domain.
Detailing India's collaborative international footprint in launch services, the Prime Minister highlighted the successful deployment of more than 430 payloads from 34 countries aboard domestic rockets. He emphasized the broad global utility of these cooperative scientific endeavors.
Outlining ambitious futuristic targets for the national roadmap, the Prime Minister announced plans to establish an indigenous space station by 2035 and send an astronaut to the Moon by 2040. He maintained that these long-term efforts are driven by a singular, overarching purpose.
'In all these efforts, our guiding principle has been clear: their benefits must reach all humanity,' asserted Shri Modi.
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