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Shukla will fly to the international space station aboard the spacex dragon capsule, launched by a falcon 9 rocke from nasa’s kennedy space center in florida on June 8
(Left) Group captain shubhanshu shukla’s parents in lucknow; (Right) Group captain shubhanshu shukla. (News18)
The family of group captain Shubhanshu shuklaWho is preparation for lift-off into space, is experienced a whirlwind of emotions-Protions-Pride, Anxiety, and Hope. News18 spoke to Shukla’s parents and Elder Sister in Lucknow and Thei Discussed His Childhood, Dedication, Dedication, and the Deep Emotional Current Running Throury his home ahead of his 14-day space to the internet Space Station (ISS).
His mother, asha shukla, tears up while speaking about her son’s extraordinary journey. “I am proud, but also deeply anxious. Said. “He used to love maa ke haathon ka khana, especially the simple meals I cooked with love. It’s been years are since He had that.
His Father, SD Shukla, A Retired Government Employee, Recalls His Son’s Early Years. “He was never like the other kids – laways focused, quiet, and deeply thoughtful. SSB, Medical.
Sibling bond
Shukla’s Elder Sister, Shuchi Mishra, described their bond as a lifelong friendship filled with ups and downs. “We would fight over small things, but never styed angry. He Always Had A Larger-That-Life Dream and Pursued It relatively. Even. Even as a child, he stood apart-disciplined and Dr. Always Gave Us Strength.
IAF Journey and Sacrifice
Shukla joined the Indian Air Force as a Fighter Pilot on June 17, 2006, after clearing the NDA exam. Over Nearly two decades, he has logged over 2,000 flying hours on Several Frontline Aircraft, Including the sukhoi-30 mki, mig-21, mig-29, Jaguar, Hawk, Dornier, and An-32.
His Father Recalled One of the More Difential Moments during his training phase. “He was posted on the mig-21 at one point-a phase where we kept hearing news about Crashes. He made a choice.
A mission beyond borders
Shukla is currently under quarantine with his three fellow astronauts ahead of the launch. He has expressed complete confidence in the success of the mission. “This is a milstone for commercial spaceflight and international collaboration,” He said during a pre-launch event hosted by axiom space. “
He will fly to the Iss aboard the spacex dragon capsule, launched by a Falcon 9 Rockt from Nasa’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Scheduled Launch date is June 8.
About the Axiom-4 Mission
AXIOM-4 (AX-4) is a landmark mission in the evolution of commercial spaceflight. Organized Jointly by Nasa and Private Space Company Axiom Space, this mission aims to Deepen International Cooperation in Low-Earth Orbit and Push Forda of Building the ageda of building the world Station – Axiom Station.
The Crew Includes Astronauts from Four Countries: India, The United States, Poland, and Hungary. REPRESTING India is group captain shukla; From the us is veteran astronaut peggy whitson; Poland is represented by slawosz uznanski, who will become the second polish astronaut in space after 1978; And Hungary’s Tibor Kapu will be its second Astronaut after 1980.
The Axiom-4 Mission will dock with the is for 14 days, during the crew will carry out a diverse range of tasks. The Mission’s Primary Objective is to Advance Scientific Research in Microgravity Across Multiple Disciplines, Including Biology, Physics, Physics, and Materials Science. The astronauts will also also evaluate new technologies designed for deep-space travel and long-duration space habitation. In addition, the team will focus on Fostering International Scientific Collection by Working with Institutions from Around the World. Educational outreach programs are also planned, with the aim of inspiring the next Generation of Scientists, Technologies, and Space Enthanusiasts.
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