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1. Who is recognized as India's first civilian space tourist and recently returned after a space journey?
Gopichand Thotakura became India's first civilian space tourist by participating in Blue Origin's New Shepard-25 (NS-25) mission. His achievement makes him the second Indian citizen to travel to space, following Rakesh Sharma. Thotakura's journey represents a significant step in India's space exploration endeavours, reflecting the nation's growing involvement in space tourism and civilian participation in space missions. His return was celebrated in New Delhi, marking this milestone in India's space history.