Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:20am on 28 Jun 2025,Saturday India
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla became the first Indian to dock at the International Space Station on June 26, aboard Axiom-4. On June 27, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hosted Shukla’s parents, sister, and nephew at his official residence in Lucknow, honoring the family and praising Shukla as a national inspiration for youth and India’s advancing space ambitions . Shukla’s mother praised the emotional milestone and expressed profound pride at their meeting. The mission marks a major milestone for India, with Shukla designated astronaut #634 and set to conduct 60+ experiments aboard the ISS. (PC: The Hindu)
