Headline: ISS Hero Shukla Inspires Northeast Students: India’s Space Dream Takes Flight

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, India’s pioneering astronaut on the Axion Mission 4 to the International Space Station (ISS), addressed students at the North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC) in Meghalaya on Tuesday.

His visit was part of a larger outreach program aimed at fostering interest in space exploration amongst India’s youth.

Shukla, during his inspiring interaction, expressed unwavering confidence in the potential of Indian children to reach for the stars.

He emphasized that future astronauts would hail from all corners of the nation, from small towns to big cities, transcending geographical boundaries.

The event resonated deeply with the students, many of whom expressed renewed aspirations for careers in science and space technology. Shukla’s visit underscores the growing importance of STEM education and India’s ambitious space program, potentially boosting regional development through scientific advancement in the Northeast.