On June 26, 2025, Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla turned the second Indian ever to enter space, becoming a member of the International Space Station as a part of the Axiom-4 mission. However, do you know that the time period “astronaut” isn’t universally accepted? In this video, we discover the fascinating world of space traveller titles – astronaut, cosmonaut, taikonaut, vyomanaut and extra – utilized by totally different spacefaring nations. Why are these names totally different? Who decides them? And what does it imply for India’s space journey?
As India rises within the world space race, the query turns into extra than simply semantics; it’s about id, legacy, and the shared dream of reaching for the celebs.
From Rakesh Sharma to modern-day personal missions, we decode space vocabulary like by no means earlier than.
Presentation, script and modifying: Aniket Singh Chauhan
Camera: Vishnoo Jotshi
