Dr. Brian Greene, NASA Astronaut Mike Massimino Visit Taj Mahal, Praise India’s Legacy

Agra- Renowned theoretical physicist Dr. Brian Greene and former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino visited the Taj Mahal, lauding India’s scientific progress and rich cultural heritage.

Expressing admiration for India’s academic and research landscape, Dr. Greene stated, “The passion for science and innovation that I have witnessed in India is unparalleled. The energy and curiosity among students here are truly inspiring.” He highlighted India’s unique approach to education and the ambition of its students to contribute globally.

Massimino, who has observed India from space, shared his appreciation of the country’s beauty, saying, “India is even more beautiful from the ground.” He praised the Taj Mahal’s craftsmanship, calling it a testament to India’s engineering and design legacy.

Dr. Greene, a professor at Columbia University, is renowned for his contributions to superstring theory, including mirror symmetry and spatial topology change. Massimino, a veteran of two NASA space missions, played a key role in Hubble Space Telescope servicing missions and was the first astronaut to tweet from space.