Archive · 27 Jul 2025
Indian Astronaut's Launch: A Family's Emotional, Historic Journey
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, an Indian astronaut, went to space on the Axiom-4 mission.
His wife shared a video showing his family's excitement and support before the launch.
Shukla is the first Indian to visit the International Space Station, a significant achievement for India's space program.
He even brought Indian treats like gajar ka halwa for his crewmates to enjoy!
His son saw the rocket launch and thought it looked like a sun.
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's wife shared a behind-the-scenes video of his Axiom-4 launch.
The video captured moments before the launch, highlighting the family's support.
Shukla was part of the Axiom-4 mission, a commercial spaceflight supported by ISRO and NASA.
He is the first Indian to step aboard the ISS and the second Indian in space.
Shukla took Indian delicacies like gajar ka halwa to space.
- Who
- Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, his family, and the Axiom-4 crew.
- What
- Shubhanshu Shukla's launch as part of the Axiom-4 mission.
- When
- The launch was at night.
- Where
- Space, the International Space Station
- Why
- To participate in a commercial spaceflight and represent India in space.
- Astronaut
- Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla
- Mission
- Axiom-4
- Supported by
- ISRO and NASA
- Role
- First Indian to step on ISS
- Second Indian in space
- Yes
- Items taken to space
- Indian delicacies