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Shukla Joins Williams at India-US Space Collaboration
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla joined US astronauts Sunita Williams, Nick Hague, and Butch Wilmore in a discussion about space missions and cooperation between India and the US.
Williams talked about her long stay on Expedition 72, emphasizing teamwork and communication as keys to success.
Expedition 72, which lasted over nine months, involved various research projects.
Shukla, who had a recent space mission, spoke about carrying the aspirations of Indians into space, including scientific experiments.
The astronauts highlighted the importance of support, communication, and listening to each other during long missions.
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla virtually participated in the India-USA Space Collaboration event.
Sunita Williams discussed her experiences during Expedition 72.
Williams highlighted the importance of teamwork and communication.
Expedition 72 involved research on human health, materials science, and other fields.
Shukla shared experiences from his 20-day orbit mission, carrying Indian scientific experiments.
- Who
- Shubhanshu Shukla, Sunita Williams, Nick Hague, Butch Wilmore
- What
- Shukla participated in India-US Space Collaboration, Williams reflected on Expedition 72.
- Where
- Washington, DC
- When
- September 16, 2025
- Why
- To discuss space collaboration, Williams shared her Expedition 72 experiences.
Key facts
- Event
- India-USA Space Collaboration
- Participants
- Shukla, Williams, Hague, Wilmore
- Williams' Mission
- Expedition 72
- Expedition 72 Duration
- Over nine months
- Shukla's Mission
- 20-day orbit mission
- Research Focus
- Human health, materials science, biology, fire safety, metal 3D printing, wooden satellite deployment
Quotes
Sunita Williams
US astronaut
“We only thought we were about to be up there for just a little time, but the biggest thing we have learnt from our expedition is the team support, and it has been our honour to even have learn a lot of things.”
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“There was a lot of communication, which really helps the team, but one of the most important things we have learnt is that one needs to listen to each other and that teamwork is equally important.”
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