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Shubhanshu Shukla: The Story of India's First Astronaut on the International Space Station
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Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 15 2025
Pages: 68
Weight: 0.23
Height: 0.14 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Shubhanshu Shukla: The Story of India's First Astronaut on the International Space Station An inspiring journey from Earth to the stars-and back again.
In this richly detailed narrative, follow Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla as he ascends from humble beginnings in Gopalpur to becoming the first Indian astronaut aboard the International Space Station. This groundbreaking account chronicles every phase of his odyssey-from grueling astronaut selection and elite international training to the cinematic splashdown of the Dragon Grace capsule in the Pacific Ocean.
Blending science, culture, and national pride, the book explores:
The Axiom-4 mission and its high-stakes launch aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9
Experiments in microgravity that could shape India's future in agriculture and medicine
Behind-the-scenes international collaborations and human resilience in orbit
The blueprint for Gaganyaan, India's indigenous spaceflight program inspired by Shukla's success
Backed by first-hand research, technical insights, and poignant reflections, this is not just a space story-it's a testament to India's spirit of exploration, teamwork, and innovation.
For dreamers, engineers, patriots, and skywatchers alike-this book is a portal to our collective future above the clouds.
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