Food, nutrition, muscle loss in microgravity among Shubhanshu Shukla’s experiments in space

Namaskar From Space’: Shubhanshu Shukla’s Historic Journey To The ISS - EBNW Story

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the 39‑year‑old Indian Air Force test pilot, made history aboard Axiom Mission 4 (Ax‑4), becoming the first Indian to reach the International Space Station (ISS) – ending a 41‑year hiatus since Rakesh Sharma’s 1984 flight. A Magical Ascent and First Message Speaking from orbit just hours after liftoff on June 25, 2025, Shukla shared his first words from space: “Namaskar from space. I am thrilled to be here with …

Food, nutrition, muscle loss in microgravity among Shubhanshu Shukla’s experiments in space

New Delhi, June 25, 2025 Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla — who is en route to the International Space Station (ISS) to become the first from India to reach the orbital lab — is expected to conduct seven key experiments in space. After being deferred at least six times, Shukla finally launched to ISS on Wednesday at 2:31 a.m. EDT (12 noon IST), from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, aboard a new SpaceX Dragon spacec…