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From cockpit to cosmos: Shubhanshu Shukla hails IAF training; eyes Gaganyaan mission

IndiaTimes Sunday, 24 August 2025 ()
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, fresh from his space mission, lauded the IAF for his training. He described India's nighttime view from space as breathtaking. The Gaganyaan program is progressing, with the first uncrewed mission, featuring the Vyommitra humanoid, slated for launch around December. Shukla's Axiom-4 mission experience will be invaluable for Gaganyaan.
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