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Space enthusiasts had a weekend to remember as the government of India shared a set of images showing Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who scripted history by becoming the first Indian on the International Space Station, observing the Earth from the space station.
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In the visuals posted on X, Shukla is seen seated on the edge of the ISS’ 7-windowed Cupola Module with the Earth visible in the background.
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"Gazing Down From The Space!" Group Capt Shubhanshu Shukla enjoys the stunning panoramic view of Earth from the 7-windowed Cupola Module aboard the International Space Station.
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"It’s been a remarkable journey as he marks a week in orbit, representing India among the stars," the X post of MyGovIndia read.
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With 12 days now completed in space, Sudhanshu Shukla is playing a key role in advancing research essential for extended space exploration.
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On June 25, 2025, Group Captain Shukla took part in Axiom Space’s Ax-4 mission as its pilot, launching aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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Shukla was accompanied by veteran American astronaut Peggy Whitson, Polish scientist Sławosz Uznanski, and Hungarian astronaut Tibor Kapu.
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