Shubhanshu Shukla
Indian test pilot and astronaut (born 1986)
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Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is an Indian Air Force test pilot, engineer and ISRO astronaut. He is the first of four astronauts who has flown to space as part of the Indian Human Spaceflight Programme. He is currently on-board Axiom Mission 4, becoming the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station, and the second Indian to travel to orbit after Rakesh Sharma in 1984. The cost of the seat alloted to him is estimated to be in the mid-$60-million range paid by the Indian government in 2025.
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Happy to be his wingman, says Papa, Shux’s backup astronautGroup Captain Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair, affectionately known as Papa, supports Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's historic ISS mission as his backup. Their rigorous training, collaborating with..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Shux 1st Indian to hold experiment on ISS, kicks off with muscle loss studyGroup Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has initiated groundbreaking experiments on the ISS, marking India's advancement in space research. His Myogenesis study addresses muscle breakdown in microgravity,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'India appears truly grand from space': Shubhanshu Shukla tells PM ModiGroup Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian on the ISS, shared his experience with PM Modi, emphasizing Earth's unity from space and its alignment with India's values. PM Modi lauded Shukla's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Axiom-4: PM Modi interacts with Shubhanshu Shukla, asks if he took along THIS Indian dish in spacePrime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla for hoisting the Tricolour in space and said, "while you are away from our motherland, you are the closest to the..DNA - Published | |
Nostalgia hits hard: 41 years after Rakesh Sharma's 'saare jahan se acha', Shubhanshu Shukla calls India 'majestic' from spaceIn a historic moment, Axiom-4 pilot Shubhanshu Shukla echoed Rakesh Sharma's sentiments from space, declaring India "truly majestic." Interacting with PM Modi from the ISS, Shukla emphasized "oneness"..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Gajar ka Halwa' in zero gravity: PM Modi shares a laugh with Shubhanshu Shukla during space call - videoPM Modi engaged in a cheerful video call with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, India's newest space traveller, congratulating him on his historic achievement. Shukla shared that he brought 'gajar ka..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Evening news wrap: PM Modi interacts with Shubhanshu Shukla; Parag Jain appointed new R&AW chief; and moreIndiaTimes - Published | |
Axiom-4: PM Modi interacts with Shubhanshu Shukla aboard ISS- see picIndiaTimes - Published | |
Shubhanshu Shukla floats, Isro digs in at Houston to watch & learnGroup Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's Axiom-4 mission is providing invaluable hands-on experience for a team of Isro engineers and doctors stationed in Houston. They are gaining unprecedented access to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Now a star in orbit, Shubhanshu Shukla was always a natural in the skyGroup Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to board the ISS, displayed exceptional flying talent early in his career at the National Defence Academy. His instructor, Group Captain (retd) Anupam..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'High': Shubhanshu Shukla answered his wife’s question about how his 'josh' was before lift offIndiaTimes - Published | |
UP: Family members of Axiom Mission 4 pilot Shubhanshu Shukla meet CM Yogi in LucknowIndiaTimes - Published | Shubhanshu Shukla becomes first Indian to reach ISS, shares excitement, says, 'next 14 days will be...'India's Shubhanshu Shukla and three other astronauts reached the International Space Station on Thursday as the Dragon spacecraft docked to the orbital laboratory after a 28-hour journey around the..DNA - Published |
'Jai Hind, Jai Bharat': Shubhanshu Shukla's first message to India from ISS; says 'not easy to stand here'Shubhanshu Shukla, an Axiom-4 crew member, has reached the International Space Station, marking a significant milestone for India's space program. He expressed his excitement about participating in..IndiaTimes - Published | Axiom-4 surprise member: A fifth crew was added to Shubhanshu Shukla's space mission; and it's not a humanIndiaTimes - Published |
Axiom-4: With hugs and cheers, Shubhanshu Shukla floats in ISS- first visualsIndiaTimes - Published | Axiom 4: Shubhanshu Shukla becomes first Indian to enter...The Axiom Mission 4 to the International Space Station (ISS) docked successfully with Captain Subhanshu Shukla aboard Dragon Capsule. The spacecraft achieved smooth docking, a phenomenon called 'soft..DNA - Published Also reported by •IndiaTimes |
Evening news wrap: Shubhanshu Shukla scripts history; data from crashed AI 171 black box downloaded; and moreThe Axiom-4 mission saw Shubhanshu Shukla greet from space as the Dragon spacecraft successfully docked. Rajnath Singh stood firm at the SCO summit, while Air India crash investigations progressed with..IndiaTimes - Published | Cheers, tears and Tiranga pride: Shubhanshu Shukla makes history with Axiom-4 docking at ISS, emotional reactions from family in Lucknow; watch videosIndiaTimes - Published |
Axiom-4 Mission: Group Captain IAF Subhanshu Shukla's FIRST message from space, says, 'Namaskar...', watchIndian astronaut group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, set to become the first Indian to reach the International Space Station (ISS). Shubhanshu Shukla has sent his first message from space in Hindi. He..DNA - Published | Axiom-4 Mission: Shubhanshu Shukla reaches ISS, supervises docking of SpaceX Dragon to ISS, what is docking?IAF fighter pilot Shubhanshu Shukla will supervise the critical docking phase of Axiom-4 Mission as the NASA spacecraft will make the rendezvous, line up and approach the Space Station for a smooth..DNA - Published |
'Namaskar from space': Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla sends new message; enroute to ISS on Axiom-4 - WatchIndiaTimes - Published | Axiom-4 mission: President Murmu, PM Modi hail Shubhanshu Shukla to space; ‘It’s a deja vu moment’, says IAFIndiaTimes - Published |
A boy once nervous about his maths score is now on star trek; My heart raced during countdown, says Shubhanshu Shukla's motherIndiaTimes - Published | 'Yun Hi Chala Chal': Swades song soothes Shubhanshu Shukla nerves before lift-off; Lucknow boy takes mango nectar, sweets to spaceIndiaTimes - Published |
India's time in space: Axiom-4 finally takes off; Shubhanshu Shukla becomes first Indian to cross 'Karman line'IndiaTimes - Published | Skyroot Aerospace, Axiom Space team up to advance space explorationAs Axiom-4 mission launched with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, Skyroot Aerospace and Axiom Space announced a collaboration to enhance access to low earth orbit (LEO). Axiom Space will explore using..IndiaTimes - Published |
Evening news wrap: Shashi Tharoor’s cryptic post stirs political buzz; Shubhanshu Shukla makes space history, and moreShubhanshu Shukla becomes the first Indian in space after 40 years. He will be at the International Space Station tomorrow. CBSE approves biannual Class 10 board exams from 2026. Shashi Tharoor posts..IndiaTimes - Published | 41 years before Shubhanshu Shukla, Rakesh Sharma became first Indian to go to Space, he now lives in THIS town, works with...Forty-one years before Shubhanshu Shukla's mission took off for space, IAF Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma had scripted history by becoming the first-ever Indian to go to outer space. But over the past..DNA - Published |
Axiom-4 Launch: Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla shares emotional message for wife ahead of space journey, says, 'No one travels to space...'Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, one of the astronauts selected under India's Gaganyaan program, is set to create history today by becoming the second Indian to travel to space..DNA - Published | Axiom-4 Launch: Shubhanshu Shukla delivers heartfelt message to India as he heads to space, says, 'My dear countrymen...'After days of patience, SpaceX Falcon 9 spacecraft with the Crew Dragon capsule and four astronauts-- including India's Shubhanshu Shukla-- was launched on Wednesday, i.e., June 25.DNA - Published |
Axiom-4 pilot Shubhanshu Shukla's launch date playlist REVEALED: His favourite is song by this Oscar-winning artist...Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the pilot of the Axiom Mission 4, shared his favourite song ahead of the launch from NASA's Kennedy Space Centre in Florida.DNA - Published | 'Shubhanshu Shukla carries with him hopes of 1.4bn Indians': PM Modi hails Axiom-4 launch; wishes crew successPrime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the successful launch of the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station, emphasizing that Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla embodies the..IndiaTimes - Published |
What Does SpaceX Axiom-4 Mission mean for ISRO, India's space programme? Shubhanshu Shukla will...The ISRO has paid a hefty amount of Rs 550 crore to Axiom Space Inc. to buy a seat on its mission. Its astronaut Shubhanhu Shukla will stay at the ISS for 14 days and carry out several experiments. The..DNA - Published | Axiom-4 Mission: Shubhanshu Shukla will do experiments on THESE animals that survived after dinosaurs became extinctDinosaurs became extinct, but they survived. ISRO astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will carry out experiments on these animals, also known as "moss piglets". The eight-legged segmented micro-animal,..DNA - Published |
Axiom-4: SpaceX rocket lifts off with ISRO astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, here is everything about IAF man and his missionThe four-member crew of Axiom-4 Mission is scheduled to conduct 60 scientific experiments. Indian researchers have proposed seven of these. IAF Group Captain Shubhnashu Shukla will participate in a..DNA - Published | Shubhanshu Shukla's Axiom 4 lifts off from Florida: How mission different from Rakesh Sharma's in 1984?Rakesh Sharma flew aboard Soyuz T-11 spacecraft on April 3, 1984, as part of the Soviet Interkosmos programme.DNA - Published |
What A Ride! I’m not alone: Shubhanshu Shukla’s first reaction from spaceGroup Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's enthusiastic message from space marked India's return to space exploration after 40 years, orbiting Earth at 7.5km/sec. Aboard the Dragon Capsule "Grace," the Ax-4..IndiaTimes - Published | Axiom-4 lifts off successfully: Shubhanshu Shukla sends message from space, says 'All of India part of this journey' - WatchGroup Captain Shubhanshu Shukla delivered an emotional message from space shortly after the Axiom Mission 4 launch, marking India's return to human spaceflight after 41 years. Orbiting Earth at 7.5 km..IndiaTimes - Published |
Axiom-4 launch successful: Shubhanshu Shukla is 1st Indian in space in 40 years; will be first ever at ISS tomorrowThe Axiom-4 mission, carrying Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and three international crewmates, successfully launched to the International Space Station after delays. Shukla, as pilot, marks a..IndiaTimes - Published | Axiom-4 mission: Inside Shubhanshu Shukla's 14-day stay on ISS; what experiments, research awaitIndia's Shubhanshu Shukla will join Axiom Space's Ax-4 mission to the ISS, a science-intensive endeavor with over 60 experiments from 31 countries. As mission pilot, Shukla will lead Indian..IndiaTimes - Published |
Axiom-4 mission: From launch to ISS docking and return; Shubhanshu Shukla's 14-day mission explainedAxiom Mission is set to launch carrying astronauts, including India's Shubhanshu Shukla, to the International Space Station (ISS) for a two-week research mission. Docking is scheduled for Thursday,..IndiaTimes - Published | Morning news wrap: Axiom-4 with India’s Shubhanshu Shukla to launch today, Indian-origin Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayoral primary. And moreUS intelligence challenges Trump's Iran strike claims, suggesting a swift nuclear program revival. India's Shubhanshu Shukla is set for a historic space mission on Axiom-4. In a political upset, Zohran..IndiaTimes - Published |
Axiom-4 mission: Halwa, and a surprise; what astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is taking on historic missionGroup Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to make history as he embarks on the Axiom Mission 4 to the ISS, marking India's return to space after 41 years. Carrying scientific instruments and personal..IndiaTimes - Published | Axiom-4 launch: Mission with India's Shubhanshu Shukla set to take-off today; check launch timeAxiom Mission 4, featuring ISRO astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, is scheduled to launch to the International Space Station on Wednesday, with SpaceX reporting favorable weather conditions. The mission,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Shubhanshu Shukla's Axiom 4 mission launch today: When and where to watchThe mission holds much significance for India's space capabilities, as the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft will be piloted by India's Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla after launching on the company's Falcon 9..DNA - Published | Morning news wrap: Trump announces end of Israel-Iran conflict; Axiom mission likely to launch on June 25; & moreTensions in the Middle East saw a purported ceasefire between Iran and Israel announced by US President Trump, a claim disputed by Iran. Amidst this, IndiGo issued a travel advisory, suspending flights..IndiaTimes - Published |
Axiom 4 mission: NASA announces new mission date, Shubhanshu Shukla to fly into space on...The Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station has been put on hold at least six times, with first launch targeted for May 29.DNA - Published | Evening news wrap: Israel carries out massive overnight airstrikes in Iran by deploying 60 fighter jets; Ax‑4 mission delayed again, no new launch date announced; & moreTensions escalate in the Middle East as Israel conducts extensive airstrikes in Iran. The Axiom-4 mission, carrying India’s Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, faces another delay. PM Modi inaugurates..IndiaTimes - Published |
