India’s space biology era begins with muscle, algae, and microbes at space station. India’s own astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is working diligently trying to complete the 7 Indian experiments. As India embarked on its maiden space biology journey aboard the International Space Station through Mission Akash Ganga. Spearheaded by the Department of Biotechnology and conducted by Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, these very basic experiments explore muscle regeneration, algae cultivation, and nutrient recycling—laying the foundation for future human spaceflight and bio-manufacturing. NDTV’s Science Editor Pallava Bagla spoke to Dr Rajesh Gokhale a scientist and Secretary of the Department of Biotechnology to elicit details