An Indian Astronaut Returns to Space After 40 Years — and He’s from CMS, Lucknow!
City Montessori School (CMS) takes immense pride in announcing that Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, a distinguished CMS alumnus, has been selected to represent India in NASA’s AXIOM-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). This historic moment marks India’s return to human spaceflight after four decades. It is a monumental achievement for all Indians, including the citizens of Lucknow and Uttar Pradesh, and also the CMS family.
Mission Highlights
Mission: AXIOM-4 or Ax-4 (The fourth private astronaut mission to ISS facilitated by Axiom Space in association with NASA)
Destination: International Space Station (ISS)
Duration: Approximately 14-16 days
Astronaut in charge: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla
Live from Space: Interaction with CMS, Lucknow Students
Mission Objective: To promote global collaboration through inclusion of an international crew and conduct scientific research to advance commercial spaceflight.
Live Discussion With Group Captain—Once-in-a-lifetime Opportunity for CMS Students
In a historic feat, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will interact LIVE from space with students in Lucknow. This exclusive 15-minute session will take place at the World Unity Convention Centre, Kanpur Road, Lucknow.
Event Details
Mission Launch: March-April (Exact Date TBA)
Venue: World Unity Convention Centre, Lucknow
Special Highlight: Live Q&A with CMS Alumnus from Space!
Don’t Miss This Historic Moment!
This is a golden opportunity for students to engage with an astronaut in space, ask questions, and get inspired to explore careers in space science and technology.
Join us in celebrating India’s space legacy as a CMS alumnus reaches for the stars!
Stay tuned for updates on registration and event details.
