Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Astronaut Recovers: Why Shukla is Relearning to Walk After Space
Imagine you've been floating in a pool for a long time.
When you get out, your body needs to adjust.
Astronauts are like that after being in space!
Group Captain Shukla spent nearly three weeks in space and now needs to relearn how to walk because his body got used to zero gravity.
Space travel changes how their bodies work, like how fluids move and how strong their muscles are.
To get back to normal, Shukla is doing exercises to rebuild his strength and balance, so his body can readjust to life on Earth.
This is a normal part of coming back from space!
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is recovering after spending almost 20 days on the ISS.
He is relearning to walk due to the effects of microgravity.
Astronauts experience fluid shifts, balance issues, and muscle weakness in space.
Recovery involves physical therapy to regain strength and adjust to Earth's gravity.
Shukla was part of the Axiom-4 mission, returning on July 15.
- Who
- Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, other astronauts.
- What
- Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is recovering from space travel and relearning to walk.
- When
- Shukla returned to Earth on July 15.
- Where
- International Space Station (ISS) and Earth.
- Why
- Microgravity in space causes temporary physical changes requiring readjustment on Earth.
- Astronaut
- Shubhanshu Shukla
- Mission
- Axiom-4
- Space Station
- International Space Station (ISS)
- Time in Space
- Almost 20 days
- Recovery
- Physical therapy, balance training
- Second Indian in Space
- Yes