Archive · 28 Jun 2025
Astronaut Shukla Speaks with Modi from ISS, Discusses Space
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, on the International Space Station, had a video call with Prime Minister Modi.
They discussed Shukla's experience in space, including the challenges of microgravity and the many sunrises and sunsets.
Modi celebrated Shukla's mission as the start of India's Gaganyaan program, aiming to send astronauts to the moon.
Shukla also shared Indian sweets like gajar ka halwa with his crewmates, emphasizing the feeling of global unity from space.
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla spoke with Prime Minister Modi from the International Space Station (ISS).
Modi hailed Shukla's mission as a step towards India's Gaganyaan human spaceflight program.
Shukla described the challenges of adapting to microgravity in space.
Shukla shared that he brought Indian treats for his crewmates to enjoy.
The interaction between Modi and Shukla lasted 18 minutes.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla
- What
- Interaction between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla on the International Space Station.
- When
- June 28, 2025
- Where
- International Space Station (ISS)
- Why
- To discuss Shukla's experiences in space and its significance for India's space program.
- Astronaut
- Shubhanshu Shukla
- Mission
- Axiom-4 (Ax-4)
- Location
- International Space Station (ISS)
- Interaction
- Video Call with PM Modi
- Duration of Stay
- 14 days
- Food Shared
- Gajar ka halwa, moong dal halwa, and aamras
- Interaction Duration
- 18 minutes
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