During his time at the squadron, Shukla joined current cadets for a series of push-up challenges in typical NDA style, performed on the knuckles, with everyone participating, from officers to cadets.

Watch: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla joins Hunter Squadron for push-ups challenge during emotional return to NDA Pune

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla received the honour of Ashok Chakra for his ground-breaking 18-day mission to the International Space Station (ISS) in June 2025.

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla awarded Ashok Chakra for historic ISS mission

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Watch: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla joins Hunter Squadron for push-ups challenge during emotional return to NDA Pune

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla awarded Ashok Chakra for historic ISS mission