On Republic Day 2026, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Ashoka Chakra, India's highest peacetime gallantry award, upon Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla for his exceptional courage during the Axiom-4 mission. Shukla made history as the first Indian to set foot on the International Space Station, bringing immense pride to the nation and inspiring countless young Indians to pursue careers in space exploration. A Historic Achievement Group Captain Shukla's recognition with the Ashoka Chakra ackn

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In a historic moment for India's scientific and military history, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla was awarded the Ashoka Chakra—India’s highest peacetime gallantry award—by President Droupadi Murmu during the 77th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path. This rare honor recognizes Shukla’s "conspicuous bravery" and exemplary courage as the Primary Mission Pilot for the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2025. Over the course of 18 days in orbit, Gp Capt Shukla