Shubhanshu Shukla’s journey: From secret NDA application to fighter pilot to India’s first astronaut on the ISS after 41 years
Sunday, 13 July 2025 () Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's journey from Lucknow to the International Space Station exemplifies India's rise in space exploration. Inspired by the Kargil War, he secretly joined the NDA, later becoming a distinguished fighter and test pilot. Selected for the Gaganyaan mission and Axiom Mission 4, Shukla conducted vital research on the ISS, marking a milestone for India.
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla smiled and waved after completing an 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station. His safe splashdown off California marks India’s first-ever astronaut visit to the ISS, a proud milestone for the nation’s space exploration journey. Shukla, piloting the...
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