Shubhanshu Shukla's space mission: A commercial game-changer
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla just became the first Indian to board the International Space Station—a huge moment for India's space journey.
This follows a key agreement between PM Modi and former US President Biden, and sets the stage for future missions like Gaganyaan.
While on the ISS, Shukla will run microgravity experiments and learn from seasoned astronauts, bringing back knowledge that could shape India's next big steps in space.
Shukla's mission could boost India's space economy
Shukla's mission isn't just about exploration—it could give a major boost to India's growing space economy.
Dr. Pawan K Goenka from INSPACE points out that over 200 Indian startups might benefit from new opportunities in space tech and experiments.
Plus, with global players like SpaceX interested in teaming up, this move brings India closer to its $44 billion space economy target and puts it firmly on the world map for innovation.