The family members of Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla gathered in Lucknow to celebrate as the Axiom-4 Mission, piloted by him, successfully docked at the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday congratulated the crew members of the Axiom 4 mission and said it was "absolutely thrilling" to watch Indian astronaut, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and his team safely reach the International Space Station (ISS).
Earlier in the day, Axiom Space's Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) crew successfully reached the International Space Station in a journey that lasted approximately 28 hours. The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft docked with the International Space Station Harmony module at 6:21 a.m. ET while soaring over th
Moments before docking with the International Space Station, the crew of Axiom Mission 4 shared a joyful glimpse from orbit, introducing "Joy", a plush baby swan serving as their zero-gravity indicator
Once docked, the private astronauts plan to spend about two weeks aboard the orbiting laboratory, conducting a mission comprised of science, outreach, and commercial activities
The Ax-4 crew shared their first live update from space, with IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla describing the launch as "magical." The team, now en route to the ISS, spoke about unity, science, and pride. Their mission includes international research in collaboration with NASA and ISRO
ASA Flight Engineers Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers will be on duty at the beginning of their shift, monitoring Dragon during its automated approach and rendezvous manoeuvres
Former ISRO scientist Mylswamy Annadurai on Wednesday said the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) is progressing as planned and underscored that the next major milestone will be the safe docking of the Dragon spacecraft with the ISS.
According to the release, the state-of-the-art warship, constructed at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai, was accorded a traditional welcome upon her arrival in the "City of Destiny."
In a major boost to India's coastal defence capabilities, the Indian Navy on Wednesday commissioned INS Arnala--India's first indigenously designed and built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC)--at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam, with Chief of Defence Staff General Anil