Shubhanshu Shukla, a 39-year-old air force pilot, is set to become the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station (ISS), representing a historic milestone for India's space endeavors. This mission, launching from the US with Axiom Space, symbolizes India's ambition to join the ranks of leading space nations after more than four decades since Rakesh Sharma's flight. Shukla aims to inspire a generation in India and signifies the nation's commitment to advancing its space exploration program, which includes plans for a moon mission by 2040 and a future human spaceflight called Gaganyaan by 2027.
I truly believe that even though, as an individual, I am travelling to space, this is the journey of 1.4 billion people.
The International Space Station mission stands as a symbol of a confident, forward-looking nation ready to reclaim its place in the global space race.
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