Research on diabetes, development of Indian superfoods… What experiments will Shubhaanshu do in space in 14 days?

Indian astronaut Shubhaanshu Shukla has taken a giant leap into the vastness of space by taking off from the Kennedy Space Center (Florida) in the US on June 25, 2025 at 2:31 am (Indian time: 12:01 pm) in the Grace capsule (the new name for SpaceX’s Dragon capsule). According to the NASA – ExoMem-4 mission timetable, Shubhaanshu Shukla is to stay in the ISS with his three fellow astronauts for 14 days. Shubhaanshu will also demonstrate medical research on the treatment of diabetes, including Indian yoga. Shubhaanshu Shukla receives a warm welcome at the ISS Will conduct 60 types of scientific experiments During the 14 days, the four astronauts are to conduct 60 types of scientific experiments and tests. All the experiments and tests will be useful for 31 countries of the world. ISRO has prepared a list of seven types of scientific experiments specifically for Shubhaanshu Shukla. These seven researches include muscular problems faced by astronauts in zero gravity in space, physical and mental problems caused by using computer screens, how to grow different types of agricultural crops (mung beans, fenugreek) in zero gravity in space, etc.

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