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'Seeing India From Space Was Emotional': Shubhanshu Shukla Interacts With Students
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The interactive session was held at the CMS Auditorium, and it saw enthusiastic participation from students of several schools across Uttar Pradesh
Shubhanshu Shukla, who is aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of NASA's Axiom Mission 4, interacted with the students of Lucknow.
Shukla, who completed a week in space, appeared live on the screen holding a ball, captivating the students' attention as he answered their questions with excitement and warmth.
The students were also thrilled and asked several questions about life in space.
When asked how astronauts manage to stay fit while orbiting Earth, Shukla responded, 'We stay fit with yoga and regular exercise." Another student inquired about the view of Earth from space, to which he replied, 'Seeing India from space was an emotional moment."
Notably, the interactive session was held at the CMS Auditorium, and it saw enthusiastic participation from students of several schools across Uttar Pradesh, including Rae Bareli, Hardoi, Sitapur, and nearby districts.
Gaganyaan mission astronaut Angad Pratap Singh was also present at the venue, inspiring the next generation of space enthusiasts.
The event took place with strict confidentiality — mobile phones and gadgets were collected from all attendees, and media personnel were not invited.
On Wednesday, Shubhanshu Shukla completed a week in orbit. In just a week, the Ax-4 astronauts have already played a key role in advancing scientific research.
Pilot Shubhanshu 'Shux" Shukla has been conducting experiments that explore how microgravity affects the growth and genetic behaviour of algae and how tardigrades, hardy microscopic creatures, survive and reproduce in space.
First Published:
July 04, 2025, 10:17 IST
