In an emotional and historic moment, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who is currently at the International Space Station (ISS), has ISRO President Dr. S. Talked to Somnath on a special phone call. This conversation was not just a general situation, but it was a symbol of how long India has covered in its space journey.
During this conversation, Shubhanshu Shukla shared his personal experiences of living in microgravity (subtle gravity) and explained how it is affecting his daily life. He also explained in detail about the scientific experiments being done in space, including the impact on the health of bones, the study of exposure to radiation, and research related to the growth of microalgae. These studies are not only knowledgeable, but are extremely important for the groundwork of human space missions in the future - especially for India's ambitious Gaganyaan program.
ISRO chief appreciated the commitment of Shubhanshu Shukla and emphasized the importance of carefully documenting the conclusions obtained from this mission. He said that this data would serve as an important reference point for India's future astronauts. Many senior scientists of ISRO were also involved in this conversation, who held a thoughtful discussion on scientific research being done with Shukla.
Shukla's gratitude made this moment even more special. He thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and ISRO, who gave him this "once in life". He shared that he feels deeply proud to represent India and contribute to the increasing participation of the country in global space exploration.
This call was not only technical, but was full of emotions inspiration, pride and hopefulness. It was not just an exchange of information, but was the beginning of a new chapter, where India is no longer limited to seeing the stars, but is moving towards touching them.