NASA 18 DAYS SACE MISSION WITH GLOBAL OGS

Mission Pilot Role: Shukla served as the pilot for the Dragon Crew Capsule, completing more than 60 scientific experiments during his stay aboard the ISS
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Historic Significance: He became the first Indian to visit the ISS and only the second Indian in space after Rakesh Sharma (1984)
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Future Impact: His mission is being widely recognized as a major step forward for India’s Gaganyaan program, slated for its first crewed launch in 2027