• By Kamakshi Bishnoi
  • Thu, 29 May 2025 11:24 AM (IST)
  • Source:JND
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In a moment of immense pride for the nation, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, a native of Triveninagar, Lucknow, has been selected to be part of the historic Axiom-4 space mission — India's first space tourism-based initiative.

The Ax-4 crew includes Commander Peggy Whitson of the US, Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla of India, Mission Specialist Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski of Poland, and Mission Specialist Tibor Kapu of Hungary. Currently serving in the Indian Air Force, Shukla will represent India on a global stage as part of the fourth mission by the American private space agency, Axiom Space. 

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath congratulated Shukla through an X post, writing, “From the land of Lord Shri Ram to space! Heartiest congratulations to Uttar Pradesh's son, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on being selected for the historic #Axiom4 space mission! He is now going to create history – he will set out on a journey to space carrying the dreams of India.” The Chief Minister added that this achievement is a moment of pride not only for Uttar Pradesh but for every Indian.

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According to his father, Shambhu Dayal Shukla, the mission is scheduled to launch on June 8. Shubhanshu has been in quarantine since May 24 and is currently in the United States undergoing final preparations with NASA.

Acknowledging the Chief Minister’s wishes, Shambhu Dayal said the family is overwhelmed with pride and gratitude. “Shubhanshu is not just making us proud, but is also bringing glory to Uttar Pradesh and the entire country,” he said.

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