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Group Captain Shukla: First Indian on ISS Wins Ashoka Chakra

1/26/2026

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Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla received Ashoka Chakra on January 25, 2026, becoming first Indian to visit International Space Station (ISS).
In June 2025, he became second Indian in space and first to step on ISS during Axiom-4.
Shukla has over 2,000 flight hours as a fighter pilot.
On Republic Day, President Droupadi Murmu approved gallantry awards for 70 forces personnel.
Recipients include Major Arshdeep Singh and Naib Subedar Doleshwar Subba.

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Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla received Ashoka Chakra on January 25, 2026, becoming first Indian to visit International Space Station (ISS).
In June 2025, he became second Indian in space and first to step on ISS during Axiom-4.
Shukla has over 2,000 flight hours as a fighter pilot.
On Republic Day, President Droupadi Murmu approved gallantry awards for 70 forces personnel.
Recipients include Major Arshdeep Singh and Naib Subedar Doleshwar Subba.