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Shubhanshu Shukla's ISS Flight Sets Stage for India's Gaganyaan Human Space Mission: Expert's Take
History is in the making as Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla travels to the International Space Station (ISS) on Axiom-4, marking a giant leap for India's space ambitions. While India's indigenous Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission is still in the pipeline, Shukla's journey isn't just a guest ride — it's deeply embedded in ISRO's strategic roadmap. The experience and data from this mission will be instrumental in shaping India's future human spaceflight capabilities. This mission follows the success of Chandrayaan-3, which put India in the elite club of Moon-landing nations. Experts say Shukla's mission will provide crucial technical feedback for astronaut health, in-orbit operations, and long-duration space protocols vital for Gaganyaan and beyond. Watch now to explore how India's space future is being built—one historic milestone at a time.#shubhanshushukla #axiom4mission #indianastronaut #issmission #gaganyaanprep #isro #spaceindia #humaninspace #axiomspace #indiaspacemission #toi #toibharat #bharat #breakingnews #indianews
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