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Shukla-piloted Axiom-4 launch to ISS now on June 10; Indian astronaut says ‘even stars are attainable, Jai Hind’ | India News – Times of India

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Indian astronaut-designate Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla NEW DELHI: The launch of the Axiom mission, which will carry Indian astronaut-designate Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to the International Space Station, has been postponed to June 10, it was announced on Tuesday.“The Ax4 crew is scheduled to launch to the International Space Station on June 10 at 8:22…

Who is Shubhanshu Shukla? IAF pilot set to make history as India’s first astronaut on the ISS | – The Times of India

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Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is all set to make history as the first Indian astronaut to travel to the International Space Station (ISS). A decorated test pilot from the Indian Air Force and one of ISRO’s four astronauts selected for India’s Gaganyaan mission, Shukla will serve as the pilot on the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4)….

Watch | NASA astronaut captures rare Northern Lights aurora display over North America from the International Space Station | – The Times of India

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A recent celestial display left both Earthbound viewers and astronauts aboard the International Space Station in awe, as the Northern Lights lit up the skies over parts of the United States and Canada according to the ET reports. Captured by NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers, the aurora appeared unexpectedly while she was photographing severe storms on…

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to interact with students live from the ISS this June and conduct five additional experiments with NASA | – The Times of India

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Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, a seasoned Indian Air Force test pilot and astronaut candidate under the Human Spaceflight Programme of India, is getting ready for a landmark position on the upcoming Axiom Mission-4 to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission, a joint endeavor between India’s ISRO, NASA, and ESA, highlights the growing global cooperation…

Indian astronaut Sudhanshu Shukla to grow superfoods in space, a significant step towards space agriculture | – The Times of India

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Indian astronaut Group Captain Sudhanshu Shukla is preparing for a groundbreaking journey to the International Space Station (ISS) on May 29, 2025, as part of the Axiom Mission-4, a collaboration between NASA, ISRO, and the European Space Agency (ESA). Among his key tasks is conducting pioneering experiments to sprout and grow green gram (moong) and…

“Every single dot is a boat…”: NASA astronaut captures China’s expansive fishing fleet from space | – The Times of India

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An eye-opening recent image from the International Space Station (ISS) revealed the enormous extent of China’s distant-water fleet of fishing vessels. This is captured by astronaut Don Pettit and uploaded to the internet by his son, A. Pettit, the photo shows a breathtaking number of bright spots scattered against the blackness of the sea, each…

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla undergoes groundbreaking altitude training for Ax-4 mission preparation | – The Times of India

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Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who has been tasked with the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission, has just finished a crucial part of his space training, which involved altitude exercises. These simulations, meant to mimic the low-pressure environment of space, are necessary to prepare astronauts to work in extreme conditions and perform under pressure. The training…

On May 29, group captain Shubhanshu Shukla will be first Indian astronaut to fly to ISS | India News – The Times of India

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(Drop cap) India’s dream of sending its first astronaut to the world’s biggest space station will soon be realised as IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will fly to the International Space Station on May 29 at 1.03 pm Eastern Time Zone (10.33pm IST), Axiom Space announced on Tuesday.According to Nasa, Group Capt Shukla, who was…

“It makes me feel like I’m 30 years old again”: NASA’s oldest astronaut Don Pettit celebrates his 70th birthday with a rejuvenated return | – The Times of India

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At 70, most individuals are gearing up for retirement, looking back on their professional lives, or easing up from the physical strains of daily life. But not Don Pettit. As NASA‘s oldest full-time astronaut, Pettit spent his seventh decade floating in space, finishing a gruelling seven-month stint on the International Space Station (ISS). His return…

Who is Tejpaul Bhatia? Indian-origin executive takes over as Axiom Space CEO ahead of historic Indian astronaut mission – The Times of India

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Indian-origin executive Tejpaul Bhatia (In middle) In a major leadership change just weeks prior to an Indian astronaut launching on a historic mission, Axiom Space announced Indian-origin executive Tejpaul Bhatia as its new Chief Executive Officer.Bhatia, formerly the Chief Revenue Officer of the Houston-headquartered firm, joins at a time of great importance. Group Captain Shubhanshu…