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Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Shares Insights from Historic ISS Mission and India's Future Space Aspirations
Dec 11, 2025 01:52 am CST
Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station through the Axiom-4 mission, shares his transformative 18-day experience and discusses India's ambitious space program. Shukla highlights the nation's developing astronaut ecosystem, future Gaganyaan mission, plans for an Indian space station, and lunar landing aspirations targeted for 2040, while inspiring the next generation of Indian space explorers.
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla: India's First Astronaut to ISS Inspires Next Generation of Space Explorers
Dec 06, 2025 10:28 pm CST
Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station, highlights India's rapid advancement in science and technology during the India International Science Festival. Following his 18-day Axiom-4 mission, Shukla shares his space experiences and encourages students to pursue careers in space research, emphasizing that the nation's progress toward Viksit Bharat 2047 depends on youth development and scientific innovation.
Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Reveals Bengaluru as the Brightest City Visible from the International Space Station
Nov 26, 2025 01:35 am CST
Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla shares his experience from the International Space Station, highlighting Bengaluru as the brightest and most beautiful city visible during night passes over India. The astronaut presented spectacular space footage and discussed India's growing space capabilities while inspiring students to pursue careers in space science.
Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Challenges Students to Compete for Future Moon Missions
Nov 25, 2025 06:39 pm CST
IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, part of India's Gaganyaan mission, inspires students at Bengaluru's Nehru Planetarium to pursue careers in space exploration. He highlighted India's ambitious space program including the development of Bharatiya Antariksh Station and plans for an Indian lunar landing by 2040, encouraging young minds to compete with him in becoming the first Indian to walk on the moon.
Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's Ingenious Solution to Microgravity Challenges on the ISS
Nov 05, 2025 10:23 pm CST
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to visit the International Space Station during the Axiom-4 mission, shares his extraordinary experiences of conducting microgravity experiments that required him to function as a human centrifuge for three hours. His journey from training at Kennedy Space Center to adapting to the unique challenges of space reveals the innovative problem-solving required in orbital laboratories and the profound impact of his achievement on inspiring future generations.
Captain Shubhanshu Shukla Describes His Historic ISS Journey as "Unforgettable" and Highlights India's 2040 Moon Mission Goals
Oct 30, 2025 08:08 am CST
India's first astronaut to visit the International Space Station, Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, shares his transformative space experience and discusses India's ambitious space policy including plans to reach the Moon by 2040. Returning from Axiom Mission-4 in July, he now aims to inspire the next generation of Indian space explorers.
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Captures Breathtaking View of India Illuminated During Diwali From Space
Oct 21, 2025 01:50 pm CST
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla shares a spectacular throwback video showing India's cities glowing like a "living galaxy" during Diwali as seen from his orbital mission. The viral footage captures major metropolitan areas like Pune, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad twinkling against the darkness of space, offering a unique celestial perspective of the festival of lights celebrated across the nation.
Watch: Subhanshu Shukla Demonstrates How Astronauts Administer CPR In Space
Sep 23, 2025 07:26 pm CST
Shubhanshu Shukla revealed that astronauts are taught to be either a doctor, nurse or support staff, depending on the situation in space.
NDTV Exclusive: Axiom-4 Launch Delays Unusual? Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains
Jun 12, 2025 06:10 am CST
SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft, which will carry Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and three other crew members to the International Space Station as part of the Axion-4 mission, was delayed again on Wednesday - for the fourth time since May 29.