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Shubhanshu Shukla’s Space Feast: Indian Delicacies Headed to the ISS!


Updated: June 08, 2025 19:04

Image Source: Northeast Live
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is set to make history as the first Indian to join the International Space Station (ISS) on June 10, piloting the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. But beyond groundbreaking science, Shukla is carrying a taste of India to space, including moong dal halwa, aamras, gajar ka halwa, and rice.
 
Key Highlights:
  • Shubhanshu Shukla will pilot the Ax-4 mission, marking India’s return to space after 41 years.
  • Indian delicacies like moong dal halwa, aamras, and rice will accompany him to the ISS.
  • NASA approved ISRO-prepared space food, ensuring it meets zero-gravity packaging standards.
  • Shukla will conduct food-related experiments, including studying edible microalgae for future space missions.
Mission originally scheduled for May 29, now launching on June 10 at 5:52 PM IST.
Shukla’s journey is a moment of national pride, blending science, tradition, and culinary heritage in space.
 
Source: Hindustan Times | MSN | DNA India | Mathrubhumi | Telegraph India

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