Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented astronaut wings to four distinguished individuals chosen for the Gaganyaan mission. The astronauts, Group Captain Prashant Nair, Angad Pratap, Ajit Krishna, and Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla, bring extensive experience as test pilots from the Indian Air Force, having flown various fighter jets. Their expertise earned them a spot in Gaganyaan's astronaut training program, conducted in Russia and ongoing at the Astronaut Training Facility in Bengaluru. PM Modi introduced these accomplished individuals, highlighting their qualifications and skills for this significant mission.