India’s First ISS Astronaut Meets President Murmu
Shubhanshu Shukla shares epic ISS journey with Murmu.
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today, regaling her with awe-inspiring stories from his groundbreaking journey to the International Space Station (ISS). As India’s first astronaut to venture into space, Shukla returned to Earth last month after a remarkable 20-day mission aboard Axiom Mission 4, marking a proud milestone for the country’s space program.
Accompanied by fellow astronauts Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair and Group Captain Punyashlok Biswal, along with ISRO Chairman V Narayanan and Human Space Flight Centre Director Dinesh Kumar Singh, Shukla’s visit was a celebration of India’s growing prowess in space exploration. The meeting, highlighted by the President’s office on X, saw Shukla sharing vivid details of his extraterrestrial adventure, from the breathtaking views of Earth to the challenges of life in microgravity.
President Murmu, visibly impressed, extended her heartfelt congratulations to the team and expressed her best wishes for their future endeavors, particularly the ambitious Gaganyaan Mission. This upcoming project aims to send Indian astronauts into space aboard an indigenous spacecraft, further solidifying India’s position in the global space race. The interaction underscored the nation’s pride in its space heroes and the government’s commitment to advancing scientific frontiers.
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The event, enriched with photographs capturing the momentous occasion, has sparked widespread excitement across the country. Shukla’s journey, supported by ISRO’s meticulous planning, has inspired a new generation of aspiring astronauts and scientists. As the nation looks forward to Gaganyaan, this meeting symbolizes a bridge between India’s rich heritage and its bold aspirations in the cosmos, promising more extraordinary achievements in the years to come.
