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Subhanshu Shukla's 15-day journey onboard the International Space Station represented a watershed moment in Indian space history, making him the first Indian to fly to space in 41 years. The mission, conducted under a NASA-ISRO collaboration, cost Rs. 600 crore and was launched on June 25, 2025, by SpaceX's Falcon rocket. Shukla carried out scientific experiments in microgravity, garnering valuable expertise for India's Gaganyaan programme. ISRO Director Nilesh M Desai described it as a significant learning opportunity. The mission, led by astronaut Prashant Nair, improves India-US space cooperation. The spacecraft undocked on July 15 and is scheduled to touchdown on July 16. This breakthrough brings India closer to sending humans into space on its own with the planned Gaganyaan unmanned and manned missions.

Source: IBEF

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