In a moment that makes every Indian heart beat with pride, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, aged 39, has etched his name into the stars—becoming India’s longest-staying astronaut in space, surpassing a record that stood for 41 years since Rakesh Sharma’s iconic 1984 mission. As of July 3, 2025, Shukla has spent 7 days, 21 hours, and 40 seconds aboard the International Space Station (ISS), serving as mission pilot for Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4)—a trailblazing partnership between NASA, SpaceX, and ISRO. From Sharma’s legendary “Sare Jahan Se Achha” moment to Shukla’s cosmic endurance, India’s journey in space has evolved from poetic patriotism to precision and perseverance. This mission not only breaks records—it reaffirms India’s growing presence in international space diplomacy and human exploration.
Captain Shukla’s achievement is more than statistics—it’s a symbol : It speaks of the courage that fuels Indian scientists, the discipline of our armed forces, and the dream of a billion people watching their nation rise beyond gravity. let’s echos loud,
“Bharat ab sirf zameen par hi nahi, antariksh mein bhi apna parakram dikha raha hai!”