Axiom-4: 'Hello everyone, I am like a child...', Shubhnshu Shukla's first message from space

Posted on 26th Jun 2025 12:40 pm by rohit kumar

Indian Air Force pilot and astronaut, 39-year-old Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla flew on the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). A few hours after takeoff, he released his first message from space.

 

What did Shubhanshu Shukla say?

 

While releasing the message from space, Shubhanshu Shukla said- "Hello everyone from space. I am thrilled to be here with my fellow astronauts. Wow, what a journey it was. When I was sitting in the capsule on the launchpad, the only thought in my mind was let's just go."

 

When the journey started, it was something like this - you were being pushed back on the seat. It was an amazing journey. And then suddenly nothing felt like you were floating in the void. I am learning like a child, how to walk and eat in space. - Indian Air Force pilot and astronaut- Shubhanshu Shukla

 

Shared the experience of microgravity

 

Sitting inside the Crew Dragon spacecraft launched atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Shukla shared his space experience. In his first hours on the spacecraft, Shukla commented on the experience of microgravity.

 

Shukla is one of four astronauts aboard the X-4 mission, along with commander Peggy Whitson, a former NASA astronaut and veteran of three previous missions, and mission specialists Tibor Kapu of Hungary and Slavoj Uznanski-Wisniewski of Poland.

Other news

Hardik Pandya: Calls are growing for Hardik Pandya's return to Test cricket; if the all-rounder agrees, will the BCCI refuse?

Hardik Pandya was once a crucial part of India's Test team. His presence provided balance to the

India vs Pakistan Final: Big B takes a dig at Pakistan for India's victory, Ajay Devgan and many other celebs congratulate them.

India has won the 2025 Asia Cup title. Team India defeated Pakistan by 5 wickets in the final. In

Shefali Jariwala Death: Shefali Jariwala's friend revealed the secret of the actress' last moments, said- 'The pulse is still there….'

'Kaanta Laga Girl' Shefali Jariwala died at the age of 42, reportedly due to a heart attack. Howe

Delhi Pollution: 'Toxic' air in Delhi, AQI crosses 400, severe level of air pollution in NCR

The air pollution situation in the capital, Delhi, remains extremely worrying. According to the C

Who is Gaurav Khanna, the winner of 'Bigg Boss 19'? He gained fame from 'Anupama'; learn about his entire journey.

'Anupama' fame actor Gaurav Khanna has won 'Bigg Boss 19'. He entered Bigg Boss late, but made a

IND vs NZ: New Zealand's most successful ODI run chase in India; the Mitchell-Young partnership proved too strong for the Indian bowlers.

Daryl Mitchell's unbeaten century and brilliant innings from Will Young and Glenn Phillips guided

Jagannath Rath Yatra: A day after the stampede in Puri, a huge crowd of devotees gathered to have darshan of Lord Jagannath

Thousands of devotees thronged to have darshan of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra on

T20 World Cup 2026: No security 'red flags'... ICC rejects Bangladesh's request to shift venues.

The ICC (International Cricket Council) has rejected Bangladesh's request to change the venue for

India-US Tariff War: India takes tough stand on threats...diplomatic relations may get derailed

India has also adopted a tough stance on repeated threats by US President Donald Trump to buy oil

PM Modi Rally: PM Modi to hold a public meeting in Bengal today, his first rally in the Matua community stronghold amidst the ongoing SIR (Special Investigation Team) probe.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a visit to West Bengal on Saturday, where he will inaugur