Rising Bharat Summit 2025: Retired American Astronaut Scott Kelly Finds 'Space' On Illustrious List Of Speakers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several union ministers, policymakers, CEOs, unicorn founders, entrepreneurs, renowned economists, sustainability leaders, technologists, and influential figures from the world of entertainment and sports will attend the prestigious summit
Among the speakers at the Rising Bharat Summit 2025, the fifth edition of the CNN-News18 marquee leadership conclave to be held in New Delhi on April 8-9, will be Scott Joseph Kelly, an American engineer, retired astronaut, and naval aviator.
A veteran of four space flights, Kelly commanded the International Space Station (ISS) on Expeditions 26, 44, 45, and 46. He retired from NASA on April 1, 2016. His identical twin brother, Mark Kelly, is also a retired astronaut, and the senior US senator from Arizona.
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On November 20, 2016, Scott Kelly was appointed United Nations Champion for Space by the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs to assist in raising awareness of UNOOSA outreach and activities. In November 2017, a memoir by Kelly was released, called Endurance: A Year in Space, a Lifetime of Discovery.
Kelly was featured on the cover of Time on December 29, 2014. In 2015, he was listed as one of the Time 100 Most Influential People.
The Rising Bharat Summit brings together visionary leaders, policymakers, industry pioneers, and changemakers to plan India’s journey toward global economic and industrial leadership. It serves as a platform to explore transformative strategies, understand emerging market dynamics, and highlight key drivers shaping India’s growth across various sectors.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several union ministers, policymakers, CEOs, unicorn founders, entrepreneurs, renowned economists, sustainability leaders, technologists, and influential figures from the world of entertainment and sports will attend the prestigious summit.
The summit fosters dialogue, collaboration, and actionable insights, empowering stakeholders to seize opportunities, drive innovation, and contribute to India’s rise as a global powerhouse in the “Amrit Kaal" era.
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