Shubhanshu Shukla
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.
Global Impact Makers of 2025: From Trump's Second Term to Historic Firsts in Space and Politics
Dec 07, 2025 06:19 pm CST
The year 2025 witnessed extraordinary individuals shaping global events across politics, space exploration, and entertainment. From Donald Trump's controversial second presidential term implementing significant tariffs and deportation policies, to Shubhanshu Shukla becoming only the second Indian astronaut in space after four decades. Notable achievements included Sanae Takaichi becoming Japan's first female prime minister, Maria Corina Machado winning the Nobel Peace Prize for her democratic efforts in Venezuela, and Taylor Swift's Eras Tour breaking records with $2 billion in revenue across five continents.
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 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.
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Urges Global Climate Action: "Earth is Our Only Home"
Nov 23, 2025 09:48 am CST
Air Force Group Captain and astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla delivered a powerful message at the 26th International Conference of Chief Justices, urging collective action on climate change after his transformative experience viewing Earth from space. He emphasized that satellite data provides irrefutable evidence of global climate shifts and called on youth to develop frameworks for international cooperation to address environmental challenges both on Earth and in expanding space exploration efforts.
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.
India's Space Future: 600+ Students Participate in National Model Rocketry and CANSAT Competition with Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla
Oct 31, 2025 01:20 am CST
Over 600 students participated in India's national model rocketry and CANSAT competition, featuring 67 teams and 37 successful launches. Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, India's first visitor to the ISS, inspired participants to pursue their space ambitions, reflecting the nation's growing commitment to nurturing young talent for its future space missions.
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.
Breakthrough Study Enables Astronauts with Diabetes to Safely Travel to Space: Findings from Shubhanshu Shukla's ISS Mission
Sep 26, 2025 04:01 pm CST
A pioneering experiment conducted during astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's mission to the International Space Station has demonstrated that standard diabetes management tools can function effectively in space. This Burjeel Holdings' Suite Ride study confirms that continuous glucose monitors and insulin pens operate reliably in microgravity, potentially allowing astronauts with diabetes to participate in future space missions while revolutionizing remote healthcare delivery both in space and on Earth.