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From IISc To ISS: Shubhanshu Shukla to carry postcards as mementoes

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 10 June 2025
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, part of the Axiom-4 mission, will carry IISc-designed postcards to the ISS, honoring India's space aspirations and scientific legacy. These postcards celebrate IISc's contributions to space science and feature pioneers like Homi J Bhabha and Vikram Sarabhai. Upon Shukla's return, NASA will certify the postcards, which IISc plans to preserve as space-flown souvenirs.
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