India is brimming with pride after Shubhanshu Shukla became the first astronaut from the country to blast off to the International Space Station (ISS) Wednesday, in a boost to the South Asian giant’s bid to become a space power.

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla launches aboard Axiom-4 to the ISS, marking India’s return to space after 40 years with global scientific collaboration.

In a landmark moment, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla shares India’s powerful message from aboard the International Space Station (ISS). As a key member of the Axiom-4 mission, conducted in partnership with NASA and ISRO, Shukla stands as a symbol of India’s expanding presence in global space exploration.