New Delhi: Despite countless challenges and denial of technology, Indian space scientists have shown the world that India has the "will, knowledge and means" to become a "leader in space", Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar said on Thursday. Said.

In his address at the inaugural session of the three-day Indian Defense Space Seminar here on Thursday, Admiral Kumar also said that it is not rocket science to realize in the "Amrit Kaal" that India is "leading in terms of escape velocity in space Is." Area.

Domain experts and senior officers of the armed forces are participating in the seminar to be held at the Manekshaw Center here from April 18 to April 20.

The Navy chief said that with the capability to "conceptualize, build, launch and maintain" space assets today, "our country has shown the world that the sky is definitely not the limit for India".India has distinguished itself as one of the few countries to have a "complete space ecosystem" and its space sector is rapidly evolving as one of the "dynamic and defining endeavors" of the 21st century. Providing growing opportunities for investment and development. Which in terms of space, I would say provides huge returns”, he further said.

The Indian space sector and scientists today represent the "soul and spirit" of a "revitalized India", which is proud to identify itself as "self-reliant India", Admiral Kumar said.

Not just in hardware, he said, but also in thought and action.

The Navy chief said, “So despite countless challenges, lack of resources and denial of technology, our space scientists have shown the world that we have the will and the means to become leaders in space.,

He also highlighted India's missions to Mars, Moon, Sun and the country's first human space flight attempt – the "Gaganyaan" programme.

"In fact, our ability to successfully execute missions, our cutting-edge technological solutions, our cost-effective approach has paved a way for the same entities that will not allow us to be part of the club now," Admiral Kumar said , "They all want to cooperate with India."

He said, “Now it is not rocket science to realize that in the Amrit Kaal, India is moving forward at breakneck speed in the space sector."