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Time of India
5 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
Will cook his favourite food when he comes home: Shux's mom
Lucknow: Seated together in the packed auditorium of City Montessori School, Shubhanshu Shukla 's alma mater, his family watched live telecast of the splashdown and undocking from the capsule with anxious eyes, here on Tuesday. They were overwhelmed with relief and pride when his safe return was confirmed. Shubhanshu's father Shambhu Dayal Shukla said, "He has achieved this feat on behalf of the entire country, so it is a proud moment for the nation. When the splashdown took place, I thanked God, but I couldn't breathe easy until I saw him undocking from the capsule with a smile on his face. It was the biggest moment of my life. Watching him wave felt like he was telling us he was safe. This is the dream of every father—to see his child reach the stars and return home. Now the whole family is looking forward to meeting him and giving him a collective family hug." The astronaut's mother Asha Shukla said, "I kept chanting prayers the whole time. The cheering in the auditorium was loud, but in my heart all was silent with worry. When he finally splashed down and undocked and I saw his face on the screen, I just folded my hands in gratitude. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Sarkar Nattamangalam - Dads Love This Fat Loss Tool Home Fitness Hack Shop Now Undo I just wanted to see my son safe and smiling. There will be a big celebration. The whole country is celebrating with us. He has become an inspiration to so many youngsters in India who dream of becoming astronauts. I am so proud of my son. I will cook his favorite food, whatever he loves to eat." Shubhanshu's sister Nidhi Mishra gushed, "I will pounce on him the day we meet! The whole family is so excited to see him. He has brought so much pride to the country as also to our family. I couldn't hold back my tears during the splashdown, but the moment of the day was seeing him smiling inside the capsule. It was a big relief. We didn't sleep yesterday, but now we will celebrate. This feeling is beyond words." His niece, Vaamika Mishra, said, "It is common to consider just two options—to be a doctor or an engineer. But now I believe I can give a shot at becoming an astronaut like him. I'll also get free training and experience from the hero of our nation. He is our superhero." Another of Shubhanshu's niece, Ashraya Agnihotri, said "It feels amazing that someone from our family has achieved this. He has shown us that with hard work, anything is possible." His cousin Ashish Dixit said, "I was on the edge of my seat during the splashdown and seeing him undock safely and wave was big relief. We were all shouting his name. He's made us so proud." Another cousin, Vibhanshu Shukla, said, "I can't wait to meet him now." The entire family celebrated the moment by cutting a cake at the CMS Auditorium.
News18
04-07-2025
- Science
- News18
'Seeing India From Space Was Emotional': Shubhanshu Shukla Interacts With Students
Last Updated: The interactive session was held at the CMS Auditorium, and it saw enthusiastic participation from students of several schools across Uttar Pradesh Shubhanshu Shukla, who is aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of NASA's Axiom Mission 4, interacted with the students of Lucknow. Shukla, who completed a week in space, appeared live on the screen holding a ball, captivating the students' attention as he answered their questions with excitement and warmth. The students were also thrilled and asked several questions about life in space. When asked how astronauts manage to stay fit while orbiting Earth, Shukla responded, 'We stay fit with yoga and regular exercise." Another student inquired about the view of Earth from space, to which he replied, 'Seeing India from space was an emotional moment." Notably, the interactive session was held at the CMS Auditorium, and it saw enthusiastic participation from students of several schools across Uttar Pradesh, including Rae Bareli, Hardoi, Sitapur, and nearby districts. Gaganyaan mission astronaut Angad Pratap Singh was also present at the venue, inspiring the next generation of space enthusiasts. The event took place with strict confidentiality — mobile phones and gadgets were collected from all attendees, and media personnel were not invited. On Wednesday, Shubhanshu Shukla completed a week in orbit. In just a week, the Ax-4 astronauts have already played a key role in advancing scientific research. Pilot Shubhanshu 'Shux" Shukla has been conducting experiments that explore how microgravity affects the growth and genetic behaviour of algae and how tardigrades, hardy microscopic creatures, survive and reproduce in space. First Published: July 04, 2025, 10:17 IST
