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“I didn’t know about being an astronaut when I was growing up, and had never thought I would become one," he said.

Around 550 students from 19 schools in Bengaluru, Kuhstagi and Hassan districts interacted and asked questions.

The body undergoes a lot of changes and this is what we are working upon for our upcoming missions, Shukla said.

Shukla pointed out that as things are gradually changing in the space sector, and in the time ahead non-Indian Air Force candidates will also become astronauts.

Ten schoolchildren dressed as astronauts stood in the front rows, their gleaming silver suits reflecting the rising sun, embodying the aspirations of millions of young Indians.

PM Modi told Shukla that his mission to the ISS will be helpful in India's space ambitions.