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"We are proud, praying for his safe return": Parents of Group Captain Shub
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Brimming with pride and emotion, the family and neighbours of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla are praying for his safe and successful mission as he gears up to travel to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of Axiom Space's fourth private astronaut mission (Ax-4), marking a historic
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Ax-4 crew completes launch rehearsal ahead of historic SpaceX mission feat
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
The Ax-4 mission, launching June 10, includes astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary--each on their country's first spaceflight in over 40 years. The mission will conduct 60 scientific studies from 31 countries aboard the International Space Station, advancing global space research and c
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Ax-4 mission marks historic spaceflight for India, Poland, and Hungary
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
The Ax-4 mission, featuring astronauts from India, Poland, Hungary, and the US, completed a full launch rehearsal. Launching June 10 from NASA Kennedy Space Center, it will conduct 60 international scientific studies aboard the ISS, marking a major step for these countries' space programs
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NASA, ISRO to launch private mission to space with Indian pilot on June 10
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Axiom Mission 4 delivers on a commitment highlighted by US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to send the first ISRO astronaut to the station.
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"We are delighted": Parents express joy as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukl
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A wave of joy has swept through Lucknow as Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla prepares to join Axiom Space's fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, set to launch on June 8.
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Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla-piloted Ax-4 mission to Space delayed,
Updated : 10 months ago IST
The astronauts plan to spend up to 14 days aboard the ISS, conducting a mission comprised of science, outreach, and commercial activities. Shukla is set to become the first astronaut from ISRO to visit the station as part of a joint effort with NASA.
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US, Indian officials mark "significant progress made to strengthen space c
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Following US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's June 2023 commitment to work together to "reach new frontiers across all sectors of space cooperation" and India's signing of the Artemis Accords, the two nations reached an inflection point on collaboration across civil, se
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Prada designs nextgen spacesuits for astronauts' landing on moon for first
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Prada said using its expertise in raw materials, manufacturing techniques, and innovative design, its engineers worked side by side with the Axiom Space team to create a suit capable of protecting astronauts from the harsh environment of space, and enabling, for the first time, human explor
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IAF’s Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla picked as 'Prime Astronaut' for Ind
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
A National Mission Assignment Board has recommended two Gaganyatris as prime and backup Mission Pilot for this mission. These include Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla (Prime) and Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair (Backup).
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