Trust, discipline must for any mission: Astronaut Shukla

Lovely Professional University (LPU) was electrified as astronaut, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla visited the institution for a captivating youth talk.

In an event marked by inspiration and grand vision, Group Capt Shukla shared his extraordinary journey to the stars, leaving an audience of thousands of students, faculty and the staff in awe.

Group Captain Shukla began his address by showcasing a gripping video capturing his year-long journey of training, preparation and launch into space, including rare footage from his 20 days in orbit. The visuals of the rocket ignition, life aboard the space station and the breathtaking view of India and the Earth from space left the audience spellbound.

He said, “If there is one thing my mission taught me, it is the power of collaboration. Different countries, cultures and people worked together for one goal. No space mission is built on individual brilliance alone, but on trust, discipline and teamwork.”

He then added, “The mind is a very powerful tool. If you convince yourself that you want to do something, you will always find a way to achieve it, in the space or on the Earth.”