How ISS-bound Shubhanshu Shukla once skipped sister’s vidai to give NDA exam

As Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla prepares to become the first Indian to visit the ISS, his journey began at age 14 when he secretly took the NDA exam during his sister’s wedding, driven by inspiration from an IAF airshow. His family, initially worried about his ambitions, now proudly supports him as he embarks on the Axiom Mission 4, with a background as a Fighter Combat Leader and Test Pilot in the IAF. Shubhanshu’s unwavering determination from his early days has culminated in this historic mission, embodying India’s aspirations in space exploration.

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