Moong Dal Halwa in Space – Taste of India on International Mission

Jun 10, 2025 Khushi Kumari

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla becomes the first Indian to pilot a mission to the ISS via Axiom Mission 4 on June 11, 2025

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Originally planned for June 10, launch postponed to June 11 due to weather

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Shukla will serve as Mission Pilot aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon from Kennedy Space Center

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He’ll carry Indian delicacies—moong dal halwa, gajar halwa, aam ras, and rice—to share some home comfort

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A small swan soft toy named “Joy,” symbolizing grace and wisdom, will be aboard as a zero‑gravity indicator

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Crew hailed Shukla as “wicked smart” with strong technical skills, earning teammates’ respect

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