Prime Minister Modi to Unveil Gaganyaan Mission Test Pilots

Defense News ,India :- In a historic moment, Kerala is poised to achieve new milestones as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to announce the names of four test pilots currently undergoing training for India's ambitious Gaganyaan Mission during his visit to the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) on Tuesday.

Among these skilled test pilots is Group Captain Prashanth B. Nair, a Sukhoi fighter pilot and a proud native of Kerala, who has dedicated the past few years to preparing for India's dream space mission. These four test pilots have successfully completed their training in Russia and are presently acquainting themselves with the intricacies of the mission at a unit of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The accomplished team includes Group Captain Ajit Krishnan, Group Captain Angad Pratap, and Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla, all of whom received their training at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Russia.

The revelation of a Keralite, Group Captain Prashanth B. Nair, among the elite group of test pilots has sparked widespread curiosity and excitement.

Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to visit the VSSC in Thiruvananthapuram to assess the preparations for the Gaganyaan Mission. His arrival at the VSSC is slated for 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, where he is expected to spend an hour reviewing the progress and developments associated with this groundbreaking space exploration initiative.