Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla of Lucknow met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday evening. PM Modi shook hands with Shubhanshu and hugged. He also praised him while patting the back. During this, PM Modi interviewed Shubhanshu for about 8 minutes.
Discussed in detail about the space mission, homework project, microgravity experience and Gaganyaan program. Modi told Shubhanshu that the country will now have to prepare 40-50 astronauts. PM Modi: How was the use of growing moong and fenugreek in space.
Shubhanshu: Food is a big challenge at the space station. The place is limited and cargo is expensive. If plants like moong-peethi are ready in 8 days in small jars, then these experiments can be helpful not only for astronauts, but also to eliminate the problem of food security on earth.
PM Modi: How do you feel when you return after such a big journey?
Shubhanshu: After reaching the space, there are many changes in the body. Due to lack of gravity, the heart starts working slow. In such a situation it becomes difficult to walk. In four-five days, the body adjusts, but the same changes are felt again as soon as they return to the earth. When I put the first step on the ground, I fell, people caught me. “
PM Modi: How is the setting management in space.
Shubhanshu: There is also a scheduled life of 23-24 hours. Actually, the capsule does not have much space, but a place like fighter jet is definitely available.
When the PM questioned Gaganyaan, Shubhanshu said- whenever people came to know that I was from India at the space station, everyone was very happy. Many companions were so excited about Gaganyaan that they told me that when your mission is launched, then definitely call us.
PM Modi: What happened to the homework I gave you.
Shubhanshu: (Laughing) Sir, he has a very good progress. The mission may have been completed, but the real work has now started. According to you, we are trying to turn it into new knowledge and experience.
PM Modi: The country will now have to prepare 40-50 astronauts.
Shubhanshu: When Rakesh Sharma went to space, I never thought of becoming an astronaut, because there was no program, but now children themselves ask how we can become an astronaut. This is a big success for our country.
