Technology • Jun 30, 2025

Shubhanshu Shukla conducts key experiment for Gaganyaan mission

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is on the International Space Station (ISS), running an experiment for India's Gaganyaan Mission.
He's working with ISRO to see if microalgae could be a reliable food source for astronauts on long trips, which is a big step toward making deep space travel more sustainable.

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Shukla's research could pave the way for future space missions

Shukla is studying how three types of microalgae grow in microgravity compared to Earth. If they do well, these tiny organisms could help provide food or fuel on future missions.
After reaching the ISS with an international crew, Shukla shared his excitement and pride with Prime Minister Modi, highlighting how this mission puts India at the forefront of global space exploration.