Israeli defence company Elbit Systems successfully launched its new space camera, JUPITER, aboard the NAOS (National Advanced Optical System) satellite. The launch took place from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
SpaceX Vice President Lauren Dreyer praised Bangladesh's efficient support for Starlink during a meeting with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. They discussed using digital technology to improve education and healthcare in remote areas. Dreyer also commended efforts to fight corruption
The splashdown, confirmed by SpaceX, concludes a nearly 19-day mission aboard the ISS, fulfilling a significant milestone in Indo-US space cooperation.
"One of Mother India's illustrious sons is back. India has found a lasting space in the world of space," he said, while addressing scientists, media personnel, and senior officials after watching the live splashdown.
Sharing an X post, CM Siddaramaiah wrote, "I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Shubhanshu Shukla on the successful completion of his space journey and safe return to Earth. As the first Indian to visit the International Space Station, he has scripted history and made the entire count
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath congratulated Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and his team for successfully completing the historic Axiom Mission 4 and returning safely to Earth.
During the telephonic conversation, the Defence Minister expressed happiness over Shubhanshu's safe return and said the entire country is proud of his achievement.
SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft 'Grace' successfully landed in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California on Tuesday, marking the safe return of the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) crew, including pilot Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to visit the International Space Station (ISS).
SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft 'Grace' successfully landed in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California on Tuesday, marking the safe return of the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) crew, including Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to visit the International Space Station (ISS).
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to visit the ISS, along with this crew for the Axiom-4 mission (Ax-4), is set for a splashdown on earth off the coast of California in approximately 26 minutes as the nosecone of SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft 'Grace' has been closed
After spending almost 20 days in space with almost 19 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 mission (Ax-4), Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to visit the ISS, along with this crew for the mission, is set for a splashdownon eart
He wrote in a post on X, "Welcome back Shubhanshu! The entire nation eagerly awaits your arrival back home...as you begin your return journey, after successful undocking of #Axiom4."