Shubhanshu Shukla begins final week in space, set to dial India today

Launched on June 25 aboard the Axiom-4 mission, Shukla is orbiting Earth at a breathtaking speed of 28,000 km/hr, completing about 16 orbits every day.

What makes this even more exciting is that the ISS, carrying Shukla, is visible to the naked eye from many parts of India. It appears as a bright, fast-moving star crossing the night sky, offering a rare chance for stargazers to connect with India’s expanding role in space exploration.

According to NASA’s Spot the Station app, the ISS will be visible from India multiple times this week: