ISRO announces Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla as the prime ‘Gaganyatri’ for the upcoming Indo-US mission to the ISS.
Two ‘Gaganyatris’ have been selected, with Shubhanshu as the prime pilot and Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair as the backup.
The Multilateral Crew Operations Panel (MCOP) will give the final approval for the crewmembers to fly to the ISS.
The selected Gaganyatris will begin their training in the first week of August 2024.
Born in Lucknow, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla joined the Indian Air Force in 2006 as a fighter pilot.
Shubhanshu is the first in his family to join the defense forces, inspired by his experiences during the Kargil war.
With 2,000 hours of flight experience, Shubhanshu is a fighter combat leader and test pilot.
Shubhanshu was one of four astronauts named by Prime Minister Modi for the Gaganyaan Mission, India’s first crewed space mission.
From graduating from NDA to being selected for an Indo-US mission, Shubhanshu’s journey is one of dedication and passion.
As Shubhanshu embarks on this mission, India’s space collaboration with the US reaches new heights.
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