Shubhanshu Shukla Debut Book The Second Orbit Released
Why in the news
Shubhanshu Shukla, an Indian Air Force Group Captain and astronaut, released his first book, giving his personal account of going to space and what it means for India.
Key facts
- Author: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, Indian Air Force.
- Title: “The Second Orbit: Belief of a Man… Dreams of 1.4 Billion Hearts”.
- Type: debut book.
- Mission covered: Axiom-4.
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Author’s service | Indian Air Force |
| Rank | Group Captain |
| Space mission | Axiom-4 |
| Themes | Astronaut journey; India’s human spaceflight goals |
Significance
- Brings a first-hand story of an Indian astronaut to readers.
- Links personal achievement to national ambitions in human spaceflight.
Exam angle
- Book title: The Second Orbit.
- Mission linked to the author: Axiom-4.
- Author’s force: Indian Air Force.