Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla revealed his initial shyness and lack of early aspirations for space travel, despite hearing stories of Rakesh Sharma's flight. He shared his experience as the first Indian on the ISS through the Axiom 4 mission. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the Gaganyaan mission as a symbol of a self-reliant India during the felicitation of the astronauts.
