Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a recorded video message played on Wednesday, expressed India’s ambitious vision in space exploration, stating that the country is moving forward with renewed confidence. "India’s footprints will be on the Moon," he declared, expressing the nation’s growing role in the global space community.

According to PTI, PM Modi emphasized that India's space journey isn’t about competing with others, but about collective advancement. "India's space journey is not about racing with others. It is about reaching higher together. Together, we share a common goal to explore space for the good of humanity," he said.