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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Tesla CEO Elon Musk at the Blair House in Washington on Thursday, where the billionaire entrepreneur presented a special gift to the Indian leader. Musk, accompanied by his partner Shivon Zilis and his three children, gave PM Modi a unique heatshield tile from SpaceX's Starship. The tile, which flew on Starship's test flight 5 in October 2024, is a hexagonal ceramic piece designed to protect the spacecraft during atmospheric re-entry. The tile was engraved with the words: "Starship Flight Test 5. October 13, 2024."
This test flight, conducted from South Texas, was a significant milestone for SpaceX as it successfully captured the Super Heavy booster at the launch site, marking a major achievement for the company.
PM Modi Gifts Musk’s Children Indian Literary Classics
In return for the gift, PM Modi presented Elon Musk’s children with three iconic Indian literary classics: "The Crescent Moon" by Rabindranath Tagore, The Great RK Narayan Collection, and Pandit Vishnu Sharma's Panchatantra.
PM Modi's Reflection on the Meeting
On social media, PM Modi shared his thoughts on the meeting, writing: "Had a very good meeting with Elon Musk in Washington DC. We discussed various issues, including those he is passionate about such as space, mobility, technology, and innovation. I talked about India's efforts towards reform and furthering 'Minimum Government, Maximum Governance.'"
He also expressed his pleasure in meeting Musk’s family, saying, "It was also a delight to meet Mr. Elon Musk's family and to talk about a wide range of subjects."
A Long-Awaited Reunion
This meeting marks nearly a decade since PM Modi and Elon Musk's first meeting in 2015, when Musk personally gave PM Modi a tour of Tesla's San Jose facility. The two leaders have maintained a strong relationship, discussing various topics related to technology, innovation, and collaboration.
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