IAF's Shukla Honored as 'Man of the Year' for ISS Mission

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla from the Indian Air Force was named 'Man of the Year' by 'The Week' magazine for his role in the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS).

This mission, launched in June 2025, was a collaboration between Axiom Space, NASA, and SpaceX.

Shukla, along with three other astronauts from the USA, Poland, and Hungary, spent 18 days in space.

He conducted science experiments, shared his experiences with students back home, and became the first Indian to visit the ISS.

This mission highlights India's growing involvement in space exploration and aligns with its broader spaceflight ambitions, including the Gaganyaan program.