New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla shared his experience related to his stay at the International Space Station with cadets of the National Defence Academy, an official said on Thursday.“An informative, motivating and inspiring talk by Gp Capt Shubhanshu Shukla was held for the cadets of National Defence Academy, #NDA,” said a post by the Headquarters of the Integrated Defence Staff.“During the interactive session, the #IAF fighter pilot and recipie…
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Thiruvananthapuram, March 26 (IANS) Thiruvananthapuram is set to host a landmark scientific engagement as astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to set foot on the International Space Station (ISS), arrives in the city on March 28.He will be in Kerala as a guest of Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and is scheduled to interact with selected students at Lok Bhavan.The highlight of the visit will be an address on the theme, ‘India Advancing in Space, India Gaining Strength: A Youth Pathw…
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) The ISRO is undertaking several tests for the launch of Gaganyaan’s first uncrewed mission G1, slated for March, ahead of its human spaceflight in 2027, Chairman V. Narayanan said on Friday.Speaking to reporters, Narayanan stated that the tests are focused on enhancing the safety of Gaganyatris — Shubhanshu Shukla, Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, Ajit Krishnan, and Angad Pratap.Every system involved in the mission has to be qualified, he said.”Gaganyaan programme is planned…
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on Monday was conferred with the Ashoka Chakra, the country’s highest peacetime gallantry honour, by President Droupadi Murmu during the 77th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path.Shukla travelled to the International Space Station under the Axiom-4 mission and undertook his space flight in 2025. After Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, he became the second Indian astronaut to travel to space.He has been honoured for displ…
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday participated in the ‘Uttar Pradesh Diwas’ celebrations as the chief guest. The event was held at Rashtra Prerna Sthal and witnessed the presence of several dignitaries, including Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Deputy Chief Ministers, ministers, officials, and citizens from across the state. Significantly, Shubhanshu Shukla and Alakh Pandey were among distinguished personalities honoured on the occasion.On the o…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Hailing Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s space sojourn in 2025, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Thursday hoped that in the New Year, the energy of our youth, rooted in our rich cultural ethos, will lead the country’s march towards the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047. In a message for citizens on the first day of 2026, “I call upon the youth of India, the custodians of the nation’s future, to take five pledges for Bharat Mata on this New Year.”The pledges are…