Introduction and Mission Overview

Launch Day Excitement

Indian Astronaut's Journey

Historical Context

Family's Perspective

Interview with Dr. Kana Shukla

Mission Updates

Significance for India

Shukla's Contributions

Personal Insights on Shukla

Conversation with Kamana Shukla

Shukla's Routine and Personality

Family Dynamics and Support

Future of Indian Space Program

Conclusion and Credits

As India sends Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla into orbit on the Axiom-4 mission, we pause to meet his biggest cheerleader and strongest support system. Dr Kamna Shukla—Shukla’s wife, best friend since Class 3, a dentist and mother—opens up to TOI's Chethan Kumar about the daring, dedication and decisiveness that drives Shukla, his bonding with other astronauts, his goofiness and taking inspiration from Finding Nemo, their love across light years, parenting during countdowns, the quiet courage it takes to be grounded when your partner belongs to the sky..and why she never visualises his flights. 

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