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Ashoka Chakra Award 2026
January 29 , 2026
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- Indian Air Force Group Captain and astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla was awarded the Ashoka Chakra, India’s highest peacetime gallantry award, on Republic Day 2026.
- The award recognises his bravery and courage during the Axiom Mission 4 to the International Space Station (ISS).
- Shukla served as the primary mission pilot, ensuring safety and success during critical orbital operations.
- He became the first Indian to set foot on the ISS since Rakesh Sharma in 1984, marking India’s return to human spaceflight.
- The Ax-4 mission included international crew members and focused on scientific experiments, technology demonstrations, and collaboration.
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