Mon Jun 30 17:12:45 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS), will communicate with the U.R. Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) in Bengaluru via ham radio on July 4, 2025. This follows a previous conversation with Prime Minister Modi. ISRO is also planning two student events where Shukla will interact with students across India, as well as an amateur radio link for student contact. This is part of Shukla’s 14-day mission to share his experiences in space with the Indian community.

**News Article:**

**Indian Astronaut to Connect with Bengaluru’s URSC from ISS via Ham Radio**

**Bengaluru, July 1, 2025** – Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut on the International Space Station (ISS), is set to connect with the U.R. Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) in Bengaluru via ham radio on July 4, 2025. The communication is scheduled for 3:47 PM IST.

This event follows a conversation between Group Captain Shukla and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 28.

Amateur Radio on the ISS (ARISS) announced the upcoming connection via X, stating the event will be telebridged via K6DUE. Shukla, who is spending 14 days on the ISS, intends to share his experiences with the Indian community through live interactions.

According to Sudeesh Balan, project director at ISRO, the space agency is also planning two student events where the astronaut will directly interact with students across the country. There will also be an amateur radio link enabling student contact. Locations for these student interactions have been identified, and preparations are underway.

These interactions are part of Group Captain Shukla’s mission to engage with students, academia, and the space industry to inspire and share his experiences from orbit.

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