Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Shukla Shares Space Mission Experiences
Shubhanshu Shukla, an Indian astronaut, shared his experiences from his space mission.
He said that seeing India from space was beautiful but adjusting to life in space and back on Earth was challenging.
He had to have two wisdom teeth removed before his trip because astronauts can't do dental surgery in space.
His mission had some problems, like an oxygen leak and delays, but he never doubted the mission.
He spent 20 days in space, working long hours on science experiments and talking to people.
He also mentioned that India is planning more space missions, including a space station.
Shukla said that being an astronaut is exciting but also hard work.
He prefers flying in a cockpit when he's not on a space mission.
Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian in the International Space Station, shared his transformative space mission experiences.
He described seeing India from orbit as unforgettable and beautiful, but adjusting to life in space and back on Earth was challenging.
Shukla had two wisdom teeth removed before his mission, highlighting the importance of dental health for astronauts.
His mission faced complications like an oxygen leak, extended quarantine, and delays due to technical issues.
Shukla spent 20 days in space, working long hours on science experiments and outreach, and enjoyed his time despite the challenges.
- Who
- Shubhanshu Shukla, Indian Air Force Group Captain and astronaut
- What
- Shukla's experiences and challenges during his space mission and the importance of dental health for astronauts
- When
- December 25 (speech at IIT Bombay) and NDTV Indian of the Year 2025 awards
- Where
- Indian Institute of Technology Bombay and Delhi
- Why
- To share his space mission experiences, the challenges faced, and the significance of dental health for astronauts
- Astronaut
- Shubhanshu Shukla
- Mission
- Axiom-4
- Supporting Organizations
- ISRO, NASA, Axiom Space
- Wisdom Teeth Extracted (Shukla)
- 2
- Wisdom Teeth Extracted (Nair)
- 3
- Wisdom Teeth Extracted (Pratap)
- 4
- Selected Test Pilots (Gaganyaan)
- 4 out of 75
- Test Pilot Selection Rate (IAF)
- 5 out of 200 annually
- ISS Speed
- 7.5 km per second
- ISS Size
- Football field
- Mission Duration
- 20 days
- Quarantine Duration
- Extended due to ISS issues
- Future Mission
- Gaganyaan (uncrewed flight next year)
- Space Station
- Bhartiya Antarik Station (planned)