Tag: Shubhanshu Shukla

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla became the first Indian to enter the International Space Station (ISS), marking a historic milestone for India's space programme. In a live interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Shukla shared his experience of life in zero gravity, witnessing 16 sunrises and sunsets daily, and viewing Earth as one unified home without borders. Calling it a journey for the entire nation, Shukla emphasized that he carries the Tiranga and the hopes of every Indian aboard the ISS, where he and his crewmates will conduct scientific experiments over 14 days.

After a 40-year hiatus, India marked its return to human spaceflight as IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla launched to the International Space Station aboard SpaceX’s Axiom-4 mission. Taking off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Shukla joins an international crew for a 14-day science mission. His participation not only symbolizes India’s growing presence in global space collaboration but also supports ISRO’s upcoming Gaganyaan program and plans for an Indian space station by 2035.