India Celebrates as Lucknow's Shubhanshu Shukla Reaches ISS
The nation of India celebrated as Space-X's Dragon spacecraft, carrying Lucknow-born astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, successfully docked at the International Space Station, marking a triumphant return for India to human spaceflight after 41 years. Shukla's family and supporters rejoiced at the achievement, embodying national pride and inspiring future endeavors in space.
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India erupted in celebrations on Thursday as Lucknow-born astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla reached the International Space Station aboard the Space-X Dragon spacecraft. The docking marked a significant milestone in India's space ambitions, returning to human spaceflight after more than four decades.
At Lucknow's City Montessori School, where Shukla studied, a gathering erupted in joy, honoring not just a proud alumnus but recognizing a symbol of India's growing influence in space exploration.
The successful docking inspired a surge of interest in astronautics among students, highlighting the broader impact of such achievements on Indian society.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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