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Axiom-4 Mission: Creating our own space - The Economic Times
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Axiom Mission 4 involves Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who will conduct over 60 microgravity experiments on the ISS, aiding India’s Gaganyaan program and future space efforts. These include biology studies and technological advancements crucial for long-term space sustainability. This mission supports India's strategic space ambitions, including establishing its own space station and moon missions by 2040. The mission marks a significant step in India’s integrated role in global space exploration.
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Axiom Mission 4 with ISRO’s Shubhanshu Shukla to launch on June 25; Check time, where to watch & more
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NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX are set to launch Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) to the International Space Station on June 25, 2025. The mission, featuring the first ISRO astronaut aboard the ISS, Shubhanshu Shukla, aims to enhance international commercial spaceflight. Led by former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, the crew includes two European astronauts. The mission entails scientific experiments, education, and commercial activities, continuing U.S.-India space collaboration commitments.
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Here’s all you need to know about Shubhanshu Shukla, India’s representative on the Axiom-4 mission
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Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will join the Axiom-4 mission to the ISS, launching on June 11. He is the second Indian going to space after Rakesh Sharma. A combat leader and test pilot, Shukla has over 2,000 flight hours. The Ax-4 mission, a collaboration between Axiom Space and NASA, involves scientific experiments and aims to elevate global space programs, with participation from India, Poland, and Hungary, among others.
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Next Indian astronaut will travel in indigenously built spacecraft: Jitendra Singh
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Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced that the next Indian astronaut will travel in an indigenously built spacecraft, reflecting India’s advancements in space technology. Shubhanshu Shukla's participation in the Axiom-4 mission provided valuable experience for India's Gaganyaan project. India is also developing its own space station, expected to be operational by 2035, named Bharat Space Station. The government’s decision to open the space sector to private players is poised to boost India’s space economy significantly.
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ISS leak halts Axiom-4, Musk wants station de-orbited: Now here's what ISRO is doing about Shubhanshu Shukla’s mission
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) prioritizes astronaut safety amidst a leak on the International Space Station (ISS). Elon Musk, highlighting the ISS's aging, suggests de-orbiting it within two years, although NASA plans retirement by 2031. The Axiom-4 mission, involving Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, is delayed due to technical issues, impacting India’s human spaceflight aspirations. ISRO collaborates with Axiom Space, NASA, and SpaceX on resolving the current challenges, underscoring safety and mission integrity.
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Indian-origin Tejpaul Bhatia appointed as Axiom Space's CEO
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US-based space infrastructure developer Axiom Space has elevated its Chief Revenue Officer, Tejpaul Bhatia, to the post of CEO. Bhatia, whose parents emigrated from India to the US in 1970, worked at Google before joining the space startup. His appointment comes ahead of Axiom Mission 4, which will take Indian Air Force's Shubhanshu Shukla to the International Space Station.
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Isro's Human Space Flight Centre enters space flight agreement with Axiom Space
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) has signed a Space Flight Agreement with Axiom Space, a NASA-identified service provider, for the upcoming Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). As part of a India-US joint effort, Isro has also recommended two astronauts, Shubhanshu Shukla and Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, for the mission. The crew members will undergo training beginning in August and will conduct scientific research and technology experiments aboard the ISS, as well as engage in space outreach activities. This collaboration strengthens the human space flight cooperation between Isro and NASA.
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Axiom-4 mission runs into further delay as NASA examines leak at ISS
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NASA and Axiom Space have delayed the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station due to a leak in the station's Russian module. Initially planned for May 29, the launch faced multiple postponements. The postponement allows NASA and Roscosmos to evaluate the situation further. Crew members include Shubhanshu Shukla (India), Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski (Poland), and Tibor Kapu (Hungary). A new launch date will be announced later.
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"Stepping stone for Gaganyaan": Retd Air Commodore Ravish Malhotra on Axiom-4 mission
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Air Commodore Ravish Malhotra (retd), associated with the 1984 Indo-Soviet space mission, emphasized the importance of the upcoming Axiom-4 mission, featuring Group Captain Subhanshu Shukla and others, as a significant milestone for India’s Gaganyaan mission. Shukla, set to become the second Indian in space, trained extensively in Russia and the US, symbolizing hope for 1.4 billion Indians. The mission marks crucial Indo-US space collaboration, alongside astronauts from Poland and Hungary.
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Shubhanshu Shukla & crew float into International Space Station to warm hugs: Watch historic moments in pictures, videos
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Shubhanshu Shukla made history by becoming the first Indian to enter the International Space Station as part of the Axiom-4 crew. The event was captured live by NASA and Axiom. Their spacecraft, named Grace, docked at the ISS over the North Atlantic, marking a significant moment for India's space program. The crew, including Shukla, planned a 14-day mission focusing on scientific, outreach, and commercial activities in collaboration with NASA and ISRO.
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‘Thank you, ISRO’: Gaganyatri Shubhanshu Shukla hails India’s space agency for safe journey to ISS
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Shubhanshu Shukla is an Indian astronaut aboard the International Space Station as part of the Axiom-4 mission, facilitated by ISRO. He communicated with ISRO Chairman V Narayanan, who emphasized the importance of documenting experiments for India's Gaganyaan program. This mission aims to enhance India's human spaceflight capabilities. Shukla shared progress on scientific objectives and challenges, underscoring the significance of this mission for India's advancement in space exploration.
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