Indian in Space: A 41-year wait that won’t repeat

After a 41-year gap, India celebrates Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla as its second astronaut, following Rakesh Sharma’s 1984 mission. Shukla’s flight signifies India’s growing ambition in space exploration, closely tied to the Gaganyaan program. ISRO is developing indigenous technologies for crew safety and astronaut training, aiming for self-reliance in future missions.