Goa, July 7 -- Newly released photographs from the Indian government have captured a historic moment as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla became the first Indian to set foot on the International Space Station (ISS). The images show Shukla gazing out over Earth from the ISS's iconic seven-windowed Cupola Module, offering a breathtaking panoramic view of the planet.

Shukla, who is the mission pilot for the Axiom-4 mission, docked with the ISS on June 26 after completing a 28-hour orbital journey with his three crewmates. The mission is led by veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson, while Shukla's role marks a significant milestone for India's space ambitions.

In a conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi this week, Shukla reflected on seeing...