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India's Shubhanshu Shukla Becomes First to Reach ISS

8/11/2025

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India's space program, ISRO, celebrated a groundbreaking achievement as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla made history as the first Indian to reach the International Space Station (ISS). His triumphant command of the Dragon spacecraft not only showcases India's prowess in human spaceflight but also fosters global partnerships, igniting inspiration for future explorers and solidifying India's role in the cosmos.

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India's space program, ISRO, celebrated a groundbreaking achievement as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla made history as the first Indian to reach the International Space Station (ISS). His triumphant command of the Dragon spacecraft not only showcases India's prowess in human spaceflight but also fosters global partnerships, igniting inspiration for future explorers and solidifying India's role in the cosmos.