Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla Conferred Ashok Chakra For Historic Space Mission | India | N18V

Описание: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has been conferred the Ashok Chakra, India's highest peacetime gallantry award, for his extraordinary courage and mental fortitude during his historic mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The citation highlights his 'unyielding courage and exemplary bravery' in the face of extreme physical stress, radiation, and psychological challenges inherent in space travel. Commissioned into the Indian Air Force in 2006, the fighter pilot and experimental test pilot was selected for the prestigious Gaganyaan programme and later seconded to ISRO. On June 25, 2025, he embarked on a 20-day journey to the ISS under the Ax-4 mission, becoming the first Indian to visit the station and the second Indian in space after over four decades. During the mission, he conducted complex experiments on microgravity, human psychology, and advanced materials. Despite the adverse environment and health risks, including muscle loss and radiation, he maintained composure and demonstrated commendable mental strength. The award recognizes his contribution as a milestone for India's human spaceflight programme and his service to the nation.

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