Gajar ka Halwa, Aamras & more: What Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is taking to space
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India's space comeback with Shukla
India is making a historic return to space with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who is part of the Axiom Space Ax-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). His family shared that he will take some Indian sweets and mild dishes with him, as spicy food is not allowed in space. Shukla will travel with three other crew members, marking a proud moment for India.
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Ax-4 mission launch delayed due to weather
The Ax-4 mission to the ISS was set to launch on June 10 from NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre but was postponed to June 11 because of bad weather.
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Shukla to carry Indian sweets to space
Shukla will carry gajar ka halwa, moong dal halwa, rice, and aamras on his space journey. His sister shared that since spicy food is not allowed on the ISS, he was only given permission to bring sweet, non-spicy dishes that are easier to eat in space.
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Who is Shubhanshu Shukla?
Shubhanshu Shukla is a 40-year-old astronaut selected by ISRO for the Gaganyaan mission. He holds an M.Tech in aerospace engineering from IISc Bangalore and has over 2,000 flying hours on various fighter jets like Su-30 MKI and MiG. He will also conduct food and nutrition experiments on the ISS.
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Shukla’s role in the mission
As the mission pilot, Shukla will assist in flying the Crew Dragon spacecraft, managing the launch, docking, and return to Earth. On the ISS, he and the team will spend around 14 days performing over 60 science experiments in areas like material science, biology, and Earth studies.