Archive · 21 Dec 2025
Astronaut Shukla Inspires Students at Pune Festival
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who traveled to space in 2025, spoke to students in Pune.
He told them that the sky is not the limit and that India plans to go to the Moon by 2040.
He shared his experiences in space, like how Earth looks from above and the tough training he went through.
Shubhanshu also talked about how important it is to keep trying, even when things are hard.
He mentioned that India is building a special training center for future astronauts.
He encouraged students to work hard and follow their dreams, no matter what field they choose.
Shukla emphasized that seeing the world as a single entity was a unique perspective he brought back from his mission.
He also shared how his identity expanded from family and city to country and then to the entire planet.
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla inspired students at the Pune Book Festival, urging them to dream big and work hard.
Shukla highlighted India's ambitious goal of landing on the Moon by 2040 and the potential for students to be part of this mission.
He shared his experiences from the Axiom-4 mission, including the physical and mental challenges of space travel.
Shukla emphasized the importance of perseverance and determination, citing examples like Dr. Peggy Whitson's journey to success.
India is setting up an advanced astronaut training center to prepare future space travelers comprehensively.
- Who
- Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla
- What
- Inspired students at the Pune Book Festival
- When
- Sunday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Pune, India
- Why
- To motivate students to dream big and work hard, highlighting India's future in space exploration
Opportunity Focus
Challenges Focus
Path to Astronaut
Opportunity Focus
Shukla emphasized saying yes to opportunities and continuous learning as key to becoming an astronaut.
Challenges Focus
He acknowledged the intense training and competition required to become an astronaut.
- Name
- Shubhanshu Shukla
- Occupation
- Astronaut and Indian Air Force Group Captain
- Mission
- Axiom-4
- Year of Space Travel
- 2025
- Event
- Pune Book Festival
- India's Moon Landing Goal
- 2040
- Inspirational Books
- Wings of Fire by Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand
- Future Plan
- Advanced Astronaut Training Centre in India
- Aircraft Flown
- Su-30 MKI, MiG-21, MiG-29, Jaguar, Hawk, Dornier, An-32
- Space Station
- Bhartiya Antriksh Station