Tuesday, December 23, 2025

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“16 Sunrises, 16 Sunsets”: Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Shares ISS Experience with PM Modi

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.