Coimbatore , India’s space missions like Chandrayaan and Aditya-L1 are not just technological achievements but a modern expression that ancient scientific spirit has always been a part of our cultural identity, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said here on Sunday. Chandrayaan, space pgms India’s modern expressions of ancient scientific heritage: Rajnath Singh At the inauguration of the Maha Shivaratri celebrations organised at the Isha Yoga Center, headed by Sadhguru, here, he said Sun and the Moon are not just celestial bodies, but form the basis of our calendar and festivals. “Our fasts, festivals and auspicious timings are determined through precise scientific calculations. Today, missions like Chandrayaan and other space programmes are modern expressions of our ancient scientific heritage, where tradition and technology move forward together” he said. “When India launches missions like Chandrayaan , Mangalyaan and Aditya-L1 , it is not just a technological achievement, it is also modern expression of that ancient spirit which has always been part of our cultural identity,” he said. “As we send satellites into space, we are simultaneously advancing our …