Indian-origin entrepreneur and pilot Gopichand Thotakura etched his name in history as the first Indian tourist to venture into space, joining Amazon founder Jeff Bezos Blue Origins NS-25 mission. This milestone achievement was captured in a video shared on Blue Origins official Instagram account, where Mr. Thotakura proudly displayed a tiny Indian flag while floating in the vast expanse of space.The video footage showcased all seven crew members, including Mr. Thotakura, revelling in the extraordinary experience of weightlessness inside the spacecraft. In a captivating moment, Mr. Thotakura appeared before the camera, holding a placard that emphasised his commitment to environmental sustainability, reading, I am an eco-hero of my sustainable planet. He then presented the Indian tricolour, symbolising his pride and representing Indias presence in space. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Blue Origin (@blueorigin)Blue Origins NS-25 mission marked a significant milestone as the aerospace company completed its seventh human spaceflight and the 25th flight for the renowned New Shepard program on May 19th. Reflecting on his awe-inspiring journey, Gopi Thotakura expressed, It was amazing... you have to see it with your eyes. He further conveyed his indescribable experience of gazing into space and emphasised that everyone should have the opportunity to witness Earth from a celestial perspective.The Instagram post showcasing Mr. Thotakuras space adventure garnered an outpouring of support and admiration from social media users. Messages of love and well wishes poured in, with one user expressing, LOVE FROM INDIA, while another sent heartfelt wishes, Best of luck from India .. love u all. A third user captured the sentiment of excitement, writing, How exciting.The NS-25 mission crew included several notable individuals, such as Mason Angel, Sylvain Chiron, Kenneth L. Hess, Carol Schaller, and former Air Force Captain Ed Dwight. Notably, Ed Dwight was chosen as the nations first black astronaut candidate by President John F. Kennedy in 1961 but did not get the chance to fly until his participation in this historic Blue Origin mission.
