Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to conduct key scientific experiments in space: Minister
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) It is a matter of national pride that an Indian astronaut is an active participant with defined scientific responsibilities in an international mission, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology (Independent Charge) Dr Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday, as he announced that Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will carry out a series of crucial scientific experiments in space.