India • Jun 25, 2025

Shubhanshu Shukla's emotional speech post Axiom-4 launch

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla just became part of the Axiom-4 mission, heading to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard SpaceX's Dragon.
Launched from Florida on June 29, his journey follows intensive training in Russia and marks a big moment for India's space story.

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Shubhanshu Shukla's 'Tiranga' speech during launch

Handpicked by ISRO for its Gaganyaan program back in 2019, Shukla will spend two weeks at the ISS working on biomedical experiments and monitoring astronaut health.
His "Tiranga" speech during launch captured national pride, and even PM Modi gave him a shoutout—calling it a proud milestone for India's space dreams.