On 10th October, the NEST Society, in collaboration with CISCE, hosted a live Inspire Webinar titled “Igniting Minds, Exploring Frontiers: The Convergence of Space, Education, and Industry,” featuring Gp Capt Shubhanshu Shukla, India’s first ISRO astronaut to set foot aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The session, streamed for the students on the astronaut’s birthday, celebrated India’s growing presence in space exploration.

Gp Capt Shukla shared his inspiring journey from serving in the Indian Air Force to representing the nation in the Axiom-4 mission, emphasizing perseverance, passion, and purpose. During the interactive segment, Aarav Patel from The Doon School asked, “What is that particular moment from the Axiom-4 mission that gave you a new perspective of life on Earth?”

In response, Gp Capt Shukla described two transformative moments: first, viewing India glimmering beneath him in the night sky, which filled him with immense pride and connection to his homeland; and second, looking back at Earth as a whole, evoking deep emotions of unity and humility at humanity’s smallness in the vastness of space.

The session concluded with a tribute video by CISCE and a personal message from the astronaut, inspiring Doscos to dream beyond boundaries and believe in the power of commitment and curiosity.