Human Interest

India’s Taste Reaches for the Stars: ISRO & DRDO Create Space-Friendly Indian Food for Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla


In a landmark achievement blending science and tradition, ISRO and DRDO have developed space-compatible Indian food after years of research. Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will take iconic Indian dishes—moong dal halwa, gajar ka halwa, and aam ras—to the International Space Station, showcasing India’s culinary heritage in orbit.