‘From Skies to Stars’: IAF hails Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s historic space mission

IAF Hails Shubhanshu Shukla’s Historic Space Mission

The Indian Air Force (IAF) took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to proudly announce Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s upcoming space mission, calling it a moment of national pride and a powerful symbol of India’s growing ambitions in space.

In a post that quickly gained attention, the IAF wrote, “From conquering the skies to touching the stars— a journey powered by the indomitable spirit of the IAF Air Warrior.” The Force hailed Shukla’s selection as a “dèjà-vu” moment, marking 41 years since Sqn Ldr Rakesh Sharma first carried the Indian Tricolour into space in 1984.

From conquering the skies to touching the stars— a journey powered by the indomitable spirit of the IAF Air Warrior.

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Group Captain Shubahanshu Shukla sets forth on a landmark Space Mission, carrying the pride of the nation beyond Earth.
This is a dèjà-vu moment for India, 41… pic.twitter.com/gY6qIGqhSM

— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) June 25, 2025

The post described the mission as “more than a mission — it is reaffirmation of India’s ever-expanding horizon,” underscoring the significance of the event in the context of India’s technological and strategic evolution.

Group Captain Shukla's mission aligns with India's human spaceflight aspirations under ISRO’s Gaganyaan programme. While exact mission details are yet to be disclosed, the IAF’s public announcement signals India’s readiness to make its next giant leap in space exploration.