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Indian space icons Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma and Group Captain Subhanshu Shukla, alongside cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, united to advocate for climate action and environmental sustainability. Sharma, India's first person in space, shared his orbital view of Earth's fragility, cautioning against the overconsumption of resources and quoting Mahatma Gandhi's insights on need versus greed. Group Captain Shukla, recently returned from the International Space Station, described the profound 'overview effect' and the extreme sustainability required in orbit, where 98% of water is recycled, famously noting, 'yesterday's coffee is also tomorrow's coffee.' Tendulkar, an honorary Group Captain, emphasized the need for a 'one team' spirit to protect the planet. The discussions highlighted space travel as a model for sustainable living and underscored the opportunities for science and engineering in future missions like Gaganyaan to secure a habitable planet.