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and move forward taking of Pixxel, ISRO and IN-SPACe for
inspiration from that. this achievement.
Friends, a few days ago,
My dear countrymen, in the our scientists marked another
beginning of 2025 itself, India major achievement in the
has attained many historic Space sector. Our scientists
achievements in the field of have undertaken space
Space. Today, I am proud to docking of satellites. When two
convey that an Indian Space- spacecrafts are connected in
Tech Startup, Bengaluru Space, this process is called
based Pixxel has successfully Space Docking. This technology
launched India’s first private is important for sending supplies
satellite constellation – ‘Firefly’. to Space Stations and crew
This satellite constellation is missions in Space. India has
the world’s topmost high- become the fourth country to
resolution hyperspectral satellite have achieved this success.
constellation. This achievement Friends, our scientists are also
has not only made India a leader making efforts to grow plants in
in modern space technology, but Space and make them survive.
is also a big step towards a Self- For this, ISRO scientists chose
reliant India i.e. Aatmanirbhar seeds of cow pea. These seeds,
Bharat. This success is a symbol sent on the 30th of December,
of the growing strength and germinated in Space itself. This
innovation of our private Space is a very inspiring experiment
Sector. On behalf of the entire which will pave the way for
country, I congratulate the team growing vegetables in Space

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