Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Learns to Walk Again After Space Mission

In a moment that moved the nation, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has begun learning to walk again after returning from his historic mission in space. After spending nearly six months aboard the space station, Shukla experienced muscle atrophy and balance issues—a common side effect of prolonged exposure to zero gravity.

Doctors at the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) rehabilitation unit in Bengaluru are closely monitoring his progress.

“This is the price of greatness. Our bodies may forget, but our spirit remembers,” Shukla said with a smile during a brief interaction.

Shukla is the first Indian to complete a long-duration mission in space under the Gaganyaan program and has been hailed as a national hero.

As he takes each step toward recovery, India walks beside him—with pride, gratitude, and inspiration.