Shubhanshu Shukla shares space experience, wisdom symbolism
Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) with the Axiom Mission 4 crew, after a journey on SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft.
The launch faced some delays due to the need for additional time to evaluate station operations following recent repair work but finally docked smoothly on Thursday afternoon.
Shukla is getting used to life in microgravity
Shukla is getting used to life in microgravity—he's even been catching up on sleep as his body adjusts.
He brought along a white swan soft toy called 'Joy,' which stands for wisdom in Indian culture and has kept him inspired during the mission.
He plans to capture his experiences through photos and videos to share once he's back.
Shukla dedicates this achievement to his support crew
Shukla and his team will spend about 14 days aboard the ISS. He's dedicated this achievement to his support crew, calling it a team effort all the way.
His mother shared her pride, saying their family feels honored by all the recognition from this milestone journey.