Gaganyaan Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla touchdown at CMS Aliganj I
Lucknow, May 29 : Enthralled by the touchdown of Group Captain
Shubhanshu Shukla, the students and faculty of his alma mater CMS Aliganj,
affectionately welcomed their 'Guardian of the Galaxy' to share his journey
from the classroom of CMS to the CosMoS.Group Captain Shukla reminisced about
his school days and the pivotal role CMS played in shaping his educational and
career aspirations. As
a fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force in 2006 to his current role as a ISRO
astronaut, Shubhanshu's thought-provoking journey attracted a universe of
questions from the young explorers. His insightful responses about the
extra-terrestrial habitat, the unifing experience of viewing Earth without
borders from space, the interdisciplinary approach to education that integrates
various fields of knowledge and the indispensable role of physical fitness,
discipline and consistency left the audience immersed and reflective.
In
2019, Shubhanshu was among the final four candidates selected for ISRO’s
prestigious Gaganyaan program. He trained at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training
Center in Russia and received the astronaut’s wings from Prime Minister
Narendra Modi on February 27, 2024.Reflecting on Shubhanshu's remarkable
achievements, CMS Manager, Prof. Geeta Gandhi Kingdon, expressed profound
pride and highlighted CMS's commitment to nurturing every child's potential. Senior
Principal Mrs. Jyoti Kashyap and Principal Mrs. Shivani Singh extended
heartfelt congratulations to Shubhanshu, lauding his exemplary feat and urging
students to draw inspiration from his journey as they chart their own paths
towards success.
Group
Captain Shubhanshu's visit not only ignited the students’ passion for space
exploration but also reinforced the values of hard work, health, and holistic
learning. The event generated a renewed thirst for knowledge and commitment
towards capacity building for both students and teachers.
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