Why India Spent ₹600 Crore to Send One Man to Space | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G

Why India Spent ₹600 Crore to Send One Man to Space | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G

41 years after Rakesh Sharma’s historic flight, India has sent another astronaut to space. Meet Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla — the first Indian on the International Space Station. His 18-day mission aboard SpaceX’s Axiom-4 wasn’t just symbolic — it was science in action. From growing moong in microgravity to studying human health in orbit, Shukla's return is a giant leap toward India’s upcoming Gaganyaan mission. Palki Sharma tells you more.

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