Shubhanshu Shukla
Indian test pilot and astronaut (born 1986)
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Shubhanshu Shukla is a group captain and test pilot with the Indian Air Force (IAF) and gaganyatri (astronaut) with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). As of July 2025, he is serving as the mission pilot for Axiom Mission 4, a privately organised mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Shukla is the first ISRO astronaut to visit the ISS and the second Indian to travel to space, following Rakesh Sharma's mission in 1984.
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How 'India’s secrets' helped Shubhanshu Shukla in space: Astronaut shares experience with PM Modi - WatchPrime Minister Narendra Modi recently met Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla. Shukla shared his experiences from the NASA Axiom-4 mission. He highlighted global enthusiasm for India's Gaganyaan mission...IndiaTimes - Published | |
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Watch: Shubhanshu Shukla meets PM Modi, shares moments of his space mission, gifts him...Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on Monday, August 18, a day before the Indian astronaut returned to India after completing his historic visit to the International Space..DNA - Published | |
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'Josh was truly high': Shubhanshu Shukla’s wife shares behind-the-scenes video of his journey to space - WatchShubhanshu Shukla made history as the first Indian astronaut on the ISS, enduring six launch delays that tested his family's resolve. His wife, Kamna, shared the emotional journey, from initial..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Being still is a challenge': Shubhanshu Shukla shares video of floating in space - WatchIndiaTimes - Published |
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Resolution passed: Cabinet hails safe return of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla; calls space mission a 'beacon for youth'IndiaTimes - Published | Minister Jitendra Singh: India has found a lasting space in world of space; hints at Shubhanshu Shukla's India returnSpace Minister Jitendra Singh celebrated Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's safe return from the Axiom-4 mission, calling it a proud moment for India and the world. Shukla will undergo quarantine and..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Axiom-4 Dragon spacecraft lands safely on Earth, PM Modi welcomes Shubhanshu ShuklaThe re-entry was done following the completion of the deorbit burn and the jettisoning of the trunk, as confirmed by SpaceX.DNA - Published | Back on Earth: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's epic splashdown near San Diego; watch videoIndiaTimes - Published |
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Entire nation eagerly awaits your arrival: Space minister to Shubham Shukla on return journey from ISSIndia celebrates the successful undocking of the Axiom-4 mission, marking astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's return after 18 days on the ISS. Shukla, the second Indian in space, completed seven ISRO-backed..IndiaTimes - Published | Shubhanshu Shukla completes 7 experiments: IsroIndiaTimes - Published |
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Axiom-4 to undock from ISS today, Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla set to return from space on...As per a release by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the departure operations will begin with hatch closing at 4:30 am EDT or 2:00 PM IST on Monday, with the crew entering the..DNA - Published | Axiom-4 mission: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla set to return from space; what's next for him; how he’ll cope with Earth’s gravityGroup Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, India's first astronaut to the ISS, is returning to Earth on Tuesday after an 18-day mission. The Dragon spacecraft is set to undock on Monday, with splashdown expected..IndiaTimes - Published |
Shubhanshu Shukla, set to return to Earth, says at Axiom-4 farewell ceremony, 'Even today, Bharat looks...'India looks full of ambition, fearless, confident and full of pride from space, astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla said on Sunday (July 13). Shukla was speaking at a farewell ceremony for Axiom-4 mission..DNA - Published | Countdown to Earth: Shubhanshu Shukla to return from ISS on Tuesday; mother prepares 'grand welcome'India eagerly awaits the return of its first astronaut, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, from the International Space Station. His Dragon spacecraft is set to undock on Monday, with a Pacific Ocean..IndiaTimes - Published |
Axiom-4 set to undock July 14; Shubhanshu Shukla to return; Isro marks private space milestoneThe Axiom-4 mission, featuring Isro-trained astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, is set to undock from the International Space Station on July 14th. Shukla, the first Indian on a private ISS flight, will..IndiaTimes - Published | 4 of 7 microgravity tests done, Shubhanshu Shukla may undock on TuesdayIndian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, currently aboard the ISS as part of the Axiom-4 mission, is set to return on July 14. He has successfully completed four Isro-led microgravity experiments, including..IndiaTimes - Published |
Shrimp cocktails, crackers & more: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's joyful dinner on space station; see picsIndian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, part of the Ax-4 mission, is set to return to Earth after an unforgettable evening on the ISS. The crew, including Shukla, shared a meal and stories,..IndiaTimes - Published | Shukla, Ax-4 crew expected to undock from ISS on July 14: NasaAstronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, along with the Axiom-4 crew, is set to undock from the ISS on July 14 after over two weeks dedicated to scientific research. Their mission encompassed diverse experiments,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Axiom-4 mission: Shubhanshu Shukla expected to return on July 14; Nasa confirms splashdown dateIndian-origin astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, part of Axiom Mission 4, is set to return on July 14 after a historic trip to the ISS. He contributed to over 60 science experiments, including India-led..IndiaTimes - Published | Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla turns farmer, still in space as Axiom-4 return delayed, expected back after...Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has become a farmer in the final leg of his space journey.DNA - Published |
