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Shukla Joins US Astronauts in Virtual India-US Space Collaboration
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla virtually joined US astronauts in a talk about space exploration.
They discussed teamwork and communication, especially after Sunita Williams' experience in a long mission on the International Space Station (ISS).
During the event, Williams shared the importance of team support, communication and mutual understanding.
Shukla shared his experiences from his 20-day mission, highlighting scientific experiments conducted in space by Indian researchers.
The astronauts have conducted many studies on the ISS.
This event promoted collaboration between India and the United States in space research.
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla virtually participated in the India–USA Space Collaboration event.
US astronauts Sunita Williams, Nick Hague, and Butch Wilmore also attended.
Williams shared insights on teamwork and communication during Expedition 72.
Shukla discussed his space mission in June 2025, emphasizing Indian scientific experiments.
The event promoted collaboration in space exploration between the US and India.
- Who
- Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and US astronauts Sunita Williams, Nick Hague, and Butch Wilmore
- What
- Participated in the India-USA Space Collaboration event
- Where
- Washington, DC and the International Space Station
- When
- September 16, 2025, and earlier in June 2025 for Shukla's mission
- Why
- To discuss space exploration, teamwork, and research
Key facts
- Event
- India–USA Space Collaboration
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Participants
- Shubhanshu Shukla, Sunita Williams, Nick Hague, Butch Wilmore
- Shukla's Mission
- 20-day mission in June 2025
- Expedition 72
- 72nd long-duration mission to ISS
- Expedition 72 Research
- 1,000 hours of research including human health, materials science, biology and fire safety
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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Shubhanshu Shukla
Group Captain
“Day 8, our muscle cells are growing well. The supplements have been added. The team on the ground will analyse if these helped boost regeneration. It’s amazing – microgravity here mimics muscle ageing or disease on Earth, just faster. We’re looking for what blocks muscle repair in space and whether our added nutrients can help unblock it. Fingers crossed for some promising data.”
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“One particular research I am really excited about is the stem cell research, We’re trying to see if we can accelerate recovery or repair injury by adding supplements to stem cells. It’s been great working in the glovebox on this.”
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Peggy Whitson
Veteran commander
“Nice work. Those cells are in good hands.”
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“All set, Shux?”
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Prachi Nawkarkar
Scientist
“simple tasks such as pipetting liquids require more practice and patience in microgravity.”
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