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Jun 28, 2025
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla battles spaceflight effects in ISS
Indian astronaut and Air Force veteran Shubhanshu Shukla is living his dream aboard the International Space Station as part of Axiom Mission 4.
He called the launch "indescribable" and shared how he's getting used to life in zero gravity alongside three fellow astronauts.
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First day was tough, says Shukla
Shukla admitted the first day was tough, saying it felt like learning to walk and eat all over again.
NASA points out that astronauts face real health challenges in space, like motion sickness, losing bone strength, and even changes in vision—so they have to stick to strict exercise and diet routines just to stay healthy up there.