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Whenever Fear Struck in Space, I Recited the Hanuman Chalisa’: Astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shares His Experience
Newspaper: AMAR UJALA
Published On: 1-Dec-2025
Updated On: 4-Dec-2025
Description: During his visit to Aligarh, India’s second astronaut, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, spoke to students about the challenges of space travel and the mental strength required to face them. He revealed that during moments of fear in space, reciting the Hanuman Chalisa gave him courage. Sharing insights from his 20-day stay in space, he described the physical and psychological adjustments astronauts must make, as well as the thrill of viewing Earth from orbit. Students engaged enthusiastically, asking questions about his journey, training, and inspiration—where he credited India’s first astronaut, Dr. Rakesh Sharma, as a major influence. The interaction left students inspired as India moves closer to launching its own space capsule under the Gaganyaan mission.
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