Shubhanshu Shuklas participation in the Axiom-4 Mission made him the second Indian astronaut to travel to space, following Rakesh Sharma’s mission in 1984. The Astronaut, along with his Ax-4 crew, is

Shubhanshu Shukla, Ax-4 crew would have seen over 300 sunrises and sunsets during their 18-day stay at the International Space Station.

Shukla is now the second Indian ever to go to space, following in the footsteps of Rakesh Sharma, who flew in 1984. His role in Axiom Space’s Ax-4 mission is a big step forward for India in space exploration.