Meet Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla: The Next Indian Astronaut to Make History!
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla leading the charge as the second Indian astronaut. It seems like India is set to make history! He is selected as the prime astronaut for the ISRO-NASA mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
Shubhanshu Shukla Journey to Space
After the Kargil War, Shukla was inspired to join the Indian Air Force. He has great flying experience as a distinguished fighter pilot with over 2,000 hours. Meanwhile, he is chosen as the prime astronaut for the ISRO-NASA mission to the ISS. Read More: Upcoming Plans for Returning of Sunita Williams!
Moreover, his mission highlights the return of India to space again after approximately 40 years. The last step to space was in the footsteps of Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma’s iconic 1984 flight. Whereas, this can be a great step forward for India’s own manned space mission, the Gaganyaan project.
Let’s understand some key points about The Gaganyaan Project
The predominant aim of The Gaganyaan Project is to send Indian astronauts to space on an Indian spacecraft. However, it is such an ambitious aim and a proud moment for Indians. For this mission, Shukla and Nair are among the four Indian Air Force officers who are chosen to carry forward this project.
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