Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla grows methi and moon on ISS

Lucknow’s astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla conducted a historic experiment on the International Space Station, in which he grew fenugreek and moong seeds. The purpose of this experiment was to know the effect of micro gravity on the growth of plants. Shubhanshu is the second Indian after 41 years to go to space under this mission.

New Delhi: Lucknow's astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla conducted a unique experiment on the International Space Station (ISS). He grew fenugreek and moong seeds in a petri dish. Which were later kept safe in a storage freezer.

According to the information received by the Dynamite News correspondent, the purpose of this experiment was to investigate how microgravity affects the growth of plants.

Effect of microgravity on plant growth

An experiment was conducted on the growth of plants in microgravity, i.e., weightlessness. Axiom Space's statement said that after returning to Earth, these seeds will be grown for several generations so that changes in their genetics, DNA, and nutritional profile can be studied.

Space mission of India's first Gaganyaatri Shubhanshu Shukla

Shubhanshu Shukla, Group Captain of the Indian Air Force, reached the International Space Station (ISS) on June 26. He is the second Indian to go to space after 41 years. Earlier, Rakesh Sharma had traveled to space in 1984. The purpose of this mission was to do research on microgravity. Which can prove useful for the Indian Gaganyaan mission.

"New avenues will open for Indian scientists."

Shubhanshu Shukla said in a dialogue with the scientists of Axiom Space, I am proud that I am a part of this mission. This will give a new direction to Indian scientists. Along with this, this mission will also reveal whether the study of stem cells in space accelerates injury recovery.

India's Gaganyaan Mission

Shubhanshu's experience will prove to be very important for India's first human space mission, Gaganyaan. The Gaganyaan mission aims to send Indian astronauts to low Earth orbit and bring them back safely. This mission is likely to be launched in 2027.

International Space Station

The International Space Station (ISS) is a large spacecraft revolving around the Earth, where astronauts do various experiments in microgravity. It orbits the Earth at a speed of 28,000 kilometers per hour and completes one revolution around the Earth every 90 minutes.

A new step in the space journey of India and ISRO

Under the agreement between India and the US space agency NASA, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force was selected for this mission. This mission can have many benefits for India's Gaganyaan mission, which will benefit Indian scientists with the experience of space travel.