'This Is Our First Step': PM Modi Hails Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's Space Mission

Last Updated:August 19, 2025, 09:44 IST

PM Modi met Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla at his residence on Monday. A video of their interaction was shared on multiple platforms on Tuesday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a meeting with astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla (Photo: PTI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s space mission, and said this was just “the first step", as the two met at the former’s Lok Kalyan Marg residence. 

During their interaction, Shukla, who became the first Indian astronaut to travel to the International Space Station (ISS), narrated his space experience to the Prime Minister.

Shukla, who was part of the Axiom-4 commercial mission to the ISS from June 25-July 15, was wearing an ISRO astronaut’s jacket as he met PM Modi. The Prime Minister welcomed Shukla with a warm hug and walked with him with his arm on the astronaut’s shoulder.

Vani Mehrotra

Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.

Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.

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August 19, 2025, 09:42 IST

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