Shubhanshu Shukla: Shubhanshu Shukla's 'namaskar' from space, said- it feels like I am learning to walk like a child

Posted on 26th Jun 2025 02:04 pm by rohit kumar

In his first call from space, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla recalled the experience of Wednesday's launch. Reliving that moment, he described this experience as indescribable. Greeting with 'namaskar' from space, Shubhanshu Shukla said that he is getting used to zero gravity. He said, 'I am still getting used to zero gravity, like a child learning to walk, figuring out how to move and how to handle himself. I am enjoying every moment. Shubhanshu Shukla described his experience in Earth orbit as unreal and fun.

 

A strong step for India's human space program and the upcoming Gaganyaan mission

 

In the live call, Shubhanshu Shukla also said that this mission is a strong step for India's human space program and the upcoming Gaganyaan mission. Seeing the Indian tricolor reminded me that all of you are with me on this journey. This is a strong step for India's human space program and the upcoming Gaganyaan mission. I want every one of you to feel a part of this mission. It's not just about technical ambition. It's about the spirit and purpose behind the whole journey. Over the next 14 days, my goal is to complete key tasks and capture my experiences, so that I can share them with all of you.

 

India's return to human spaceflight after a gap of 41 years

 

Shubhanshu Shukla also shared visuals from the spacecraft, which is currently 418 km above Earth. He described the view as beautiful. Earlier, Shubhanshu Shukla on Wednesday left for the International Space Station (ISS) on a historic journey, marking India's return to human spaceflight after a gap of 41 years. The journey follows the successful launch of the Axiom Space Mission with a four-member multi-country crew in the US.

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