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Group captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s groundbreaking journey to the ISS represents a milestone for India’s aspirations in human space exploration. It highlights ISRO’s growing collaborative role with global agencies like NASA while showcasing indigenous contributions to microgravity research within an international context.
the involvement of Indian scientists in vital experiments aboard this mission underscores the nation’s widening footprint in advanced scientific inquiry and partnerships across borders. Beyond technological gains, such milestones could inspire further investments in STEM education within India while fueling public interest in space science as a career field.
India’s return to manned missions after four decades also serves as proof of its capability resurgence since historic feats like Mangalyaan or Chandrayaan missions-marking it as a player bridging ambitions between national pride efforts and global collaborations.
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