Archive · 16 Sep 2025
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
- When
- September 16, 2025, and earlier in June 2025 for Shukla's mission
- Where
- Washington, DC and the International Space Station
- Why
- To discuss space exploration, teamwork, and research
- 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
