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Who is Shubhanshu Shukla: IAF pilot, first Indian astronaut to travel to International Space Station on Nasa's Axiom mission 4

IndiaTimes Friday, 31 January 2025
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will become the first Indian astronaut on the International Space Station with the Axiom Mission 4 in 2025. As an Indian Air Force pilot, he will join a diverse international crew for a 14-day mission conducting experiments and outreach programs. Shukla aims to showcase Indian culture in space, including performing yoga onboard.
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