Shubhanshu Shukla: Pioneering India's Leap to the ISS

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, alum of City Montessori School, prepares for NASA's Axiom Mission-4 to the ISS. His mission highlights global cooperation and ethical space policies. Shukla reflects on his journey from Indian Air Force fighter pilot to astronaut, celebrating international collaboration in space exploration.

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is gearing up for his anticipated mission to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of NASA's Axiom Mission-4 this May. In a video message to his alma mater, City Montessori School, Shukla emphasized the importance of STEAM and how space exploration is crucial for the future.

He expressed gratitude towards CMS for his foundational education and shared details of his Ax-4 mission objectives, focusing on the necessity of global collaboration and ethical approaches in shaping space policy. A panel discussion featured esteemed CMS alumni, including ISRO scientists who discussed India's future space endeavors.

Shukla, initially a fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force, has been chosen for the Ax-4 mission, marking him as the first Indian to travel to the ISS aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, anticipated to launch by spring 2025 in a collaboration between NASA and ISRO.

(With inputs from agencies.)