In his first call from space Shubhanshu Shukla says:

Namaskar from space!

I’m absolutely thrilled to be up here — one veteran and three rookies on this incredible ride. Sitting on the launchpad, all I could think was, let’s just go. After 30 days in quarantine, I was more than ready. The launch was something else — and then suddenly, silence. Floating in the vacuum… it’s indescribable. An amazing, humbling feeling.

I want to thank everyone who made this possible. This isn’t just my achievement — it’s a collective one, shared by so many people back home.

Apparently, I’ve been sleeping a lot up here! I’m still getting used to zero gravity — like a baby learning how to walk, figuring out how to move and control myself. But I’m really enjoying every moment. It’s okay to make mistakes — in fact, it’s even more fun watching someone else make them too!

It’s been a fun, surreal time so far, and I’m sure there’s much more ahead. Looking forward to what comes next!