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 Shubhanshu Shukla

Shubhanshu Shukla, the celebrated Indian astronaut

 


Who he is

Born on October 10, 1985, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, he was raised in a city where he attended City Montessori School, located in Aliganj.

He earned a BSc in Computer Science from NDA in 2005 and later obtained an MTech in Aerospace Engineering from IISc Bangalore.

Motivated to serve after the Kargil War in 1999, he enlisted in the IAF in 2006, accumulating over 2,000 flight hours on aircraft such as the Su-30, MiG-21/29, Jaguar, Hawk, Dornier, and An-32.

He achieved the rank of Group Captain in March 2024 and was chosen for both ISRO’s Gaganyaan mission in 2019 and the Axiom-4 missions.

 


Axiom Mission 4: Historic Journey

The first Indian astronaut to journey to the International Space Station (ISS), and the second Indian in space after Rakesh Sharma in 1984.

Launched on June 25, 2025, from Kennedy Space Centre on the SpaceX Falcon 9 and Crew Dragon.

Crew members include Commander Peggy Whitson (USA), Mission Specialists Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski (Poland), and Tibor Kapu (Hungary).

 


Experiments & Aims

A significant science mission includes around 60 experiments from 31 different countries.

His experiments with an Indian theme on the ISS consist of:

Growing fenugreek (methi) and moong daal in a microgravity environment.

Researching tardigrades, muscle degeneration, and the concept of "Screens in Space."

Conducting educational STEM demonstrations aimed at Indian students.

 


Personal & Proud Moments

Married to Dr. Kamna Shubha Shukla (née Mishra), who is a dentist and a childhood friend; they are proud parents of one son, who is celebrated by his wife and family before his launch.

At the launch, he expressed his emotions by saying, "Jai Hind, Jai Bharat," while giving a sincere patriotic salute.

 


Significance

Marks India's comeback to human spaceflight after 41 years, building on Rakesh Sharma's groundbreaking mission in 1984.

It enhances global collaborations (ISRO–NASA–Axiom–SpaceX) and paves the way for Gaganyaan, India's manned mission scheduled for 2027.

 

In Summary

Shubha­nsan­hu Shukla’s spaceflight is a landmark for Indian science—combining personal achievement, national pride, and cutting-edge research. He stands as a role model for India's next generation of STEM enthusiasts and astronauts.

 


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