Shubhanshu Shukla discusses initial ISS experience
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, now living on the International Space Station for Axiom Mission 4, is feeling some classic "space newbie" symptoms—like headaches and dizziness—as his body gets used to microgravity.
He's staying positive, saying he expects to adapt soon while focusing on science experiments and outreach during his 14-day mission.
Why astronauts feel dizzy in microgravity
In microgravity, fluids in your body float upward toward your head, which can give you headaches, stuffy nose, and even mess with your balance.
Plus, with no gravity reference for your inner ear, it's easy to feel a bit motion sick at first—a pretty normal part of what astronauts call Space Adaptation Syndrome.
Shukla's research on muscle regeneration, microalgae growth in space
Shukla is working on research about muscle regeneration and how tiny organisms like microalgae grow in space.
These studies help scientists figure out how long-term space travel affects the human body—and could make future missions safer for everyone.
Plus, it's a big step forward for India in space science!