India invested millions for astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's Axiom-4 mission seat, a significant expenditure marking the nation's ambitious return to human spaceflight on the global stage. This substantial financial commitment underscores India's growing aspirations in space exploration and its resolve to participate actively in international space endeavors. Shukla's journey on the Axiom-4 mission is not merely a personal achievement but a crucial step, providing invaluable experience and data that will directly inform and benefit India's own ambitious Gaganyaan human spaceflight program. The mission further highlights the increasing importance of private space ventures and international collaboration in shaping the future of humanity's presence beyond Earth, offering a new paradigm for national space agencies. Listen to the WION podcast for a deeper dive into the financial implications, strategic importance, and exciting future prospects of this groundbreaking mission, exploring the broader context of India's space journey and its impact on the global space landscape. Learn more about the staggering cost and the far-reaching implications of getting an Indian astronaut back into orbit. #wion #wionpodcast #indianastronaut #axiom4 About Channel: WION The World is One News examines global issues with in-depth analysis. We provide much more than the news of the day. Our aim is to empower people to explore their world. With our Global headquarters in New Delhi, we bring you news on the hour, by the hour. We deliver information that is not biased. We are journalists who are neutral to the core and non-partisan when it comes to world politics. People are tired of biased reportage and we stand for a globalized united world. So for us, the World is truly One. Please keep discussions on this channel clean and respectful and refrain from using racist or sexist slurs and personal insults. Subscribe to our channel at https://goo.gl/JfY3NI Check out our website: http://www.wionews.com Join our WhatsApp Channel: https://bit.ly/455YOQ0 Connect with us on our social media handles: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WIONews Twitter: https://twitter.com/WIONews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wionews/ Follow us on Google News for the latest updates Zee News:- https://bit.ly/2Ac5G60 Zee Business:- https://bit.ly/36vI2xa DNA India:- https://bit.ly/2ZDuLRY WION: https://bit.ly/3gnDb5J Zee News Apps: https://bit.ly/ZeeNewsApps