India, June 26 -- After making history as the first Indian to board the International Space Station (ISS), astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has sent a new video message from orbit, saying he's been sleeping more than expected, and that it's a sign his body is adapting well to life in microgravity.

"Since yesterday, I've been told that I've been sleeping a lot, which is a good sign," Shukla said with a smile, floating inside the Dragon spacecraft. "I'm getting used to this quite well, enjoying the views, enjoying the entire experience. learning like a baby."

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