Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) received a video message from Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti wishing success to the country's space agency on the "Gaganyaan" programme, which is India's first human space mission and is scheduled to launch in 2023, as the country marks its 75th anniversary of independence.
"I would like to wish ISRO the best of luck as it works on its getgonian mission and prepares to send people into space on behalf of ISA, NASA, and all other international partners. Future space explorations will involve all of us, and one of our goals is to strengthen our collaboration with ISRO and explore the universe together "In a video posted by Indian Ambassador to the United States Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Ms. Cristoforetti is seen saying.
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Ms. Cristoforetti also discussed the joint NASA-ISRO Earth-observing mission in the one-minute, 13-second video, and stated that the International Space Agency is strengthening its relationship with ISRO in preparation for next space missions.
Future space adventures will aim to "expand our relationship with ISRO and explore the universe together," she said.