History was made as Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla reached the International Space Station (ISS), becoming the first Indian in 41 years to do so. His first message from space, “Jai Hind! From the ground of India to space, this journey is dedicated to the dreams of every Indian,” has stirred patriotic pride across the nation.
Shubhanshu Shukla is part of the Axiom-4 Mission, launched in collaboration with NASA and SpaceX. The mission took off aboard a Falcon-9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Center, with its arrival at the ISS scheduled for 4:30 PM IST on June 26.
Why Axiom-4 Mission is Historic for India
This mission is of great significance, marking India’s return to human spaceflight involvement after more than four decades. Shukla’s participation in scientific experiments and technical research aboard the ISS represents a major leap for India’s global presence in space science and technology.
A Nation Celebrates
The emotional resonance of Shukla’s message — “Jai Hind!” — has captured hearts across the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath have praised the achievement, with the latter calling Shukla “the pride of the land of Lord Ram.”
Citizens across social media platforms are celebrating it as a moment of ‘Made in India’ pride, seeing the mission as symbolic of India’s growing capabilities in space exploration and international cooperation.
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