Shubhanshu Shukla, who entered the ISS along with three other astronauts, was given the astronaut pin by Axiom-4 mission commander Peggy Whitson. Shubhanshu Shukla, who on Thursday became the first Indian astronaut to reach the International Space Station (ISS), said he felt better upon arriving at the orbital laboratory and that he was privileged to be among the few who have seen Earth from the vantage point.
“I feel even better. My expectations have been surpassed by the view and current crew,” Shubhanshu Shukla said, adding that the crew made him feel welcome and opened their doors for us.
“It’s a privilege to be among the few who have had the chance to see Earth from this vantage point,” he added.
The Indian astronaut said that the next two weeks in the ISS are going to be amazing doing the advancing science and research.
“I am very confident that the next 14 days are going to be amazing doing — as you said — advancing science and research and working together. Thank you so much,” he said.
Shukla, who entered the ISS along with three other astronauts, was also given the astronaut pin by Axiom-4 mission commander Peggy Whitson. He became the 634th astronaut to travel to space.
