Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:44am on 20 Mar 2025,Thursday Science
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson lauded India's space program, emphasizing its efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Speaking to NDTV, he praised ISRO’s 2023 Moon landing and noted that India's funding for space exploration, as a percentage of government spending, is similar to NASA’s. Tyson also revealed his conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi about integrating private enterprises into India’s space sector. He cited China’s independent space advancements as an example of ambition-driven progress. “What matters are your ambitions; resources determine speed,” he said, encouraging India's continued strides in space exploration.
