'We Are Delighted, Not Scared': Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s Mother On Son’s Space Journey

Last Updated:June 25, 2025, 10:34 IST

The moment marks a significant milestone not just for the Shukla family but also for the nation, as Shubhanshu becomes first Indian astronaut to head to space in over four decades.

Shubhanshu Shukla's mother said the family is extremely proud of him. (Pic: ANI)

As Shubhanshu Shukla embarks on his historic space journey to the International Space Station (ISS), his family back home in Lucknow is brimming with pride and emotion.

His mother, Asha Shukla, expressed her overwhelming joy, saying, “We cannot describe this in words… We are not scared for Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla at all… We are delighted, we are very proud." Her words reflect not just a mother’s immense pride, but also the courage and strength the family shares in supporting Shukla’s extraordinary mission.

The moment marks a significant milestone not just for the Shukla family but also for the nation, as Shubhanshu becomes the first Indian astronaut to head to space in over four decades.

Abhro Banerjee

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