Tag: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Axiom-4 Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Marks One Week Aboard ISS, Connects with Family During Day Off

During their week in orbit, the crew has launched into an ambitious program of over 60 scientific experiments.

July 4, 2025

Axiom Mission 4 Nears ISS Docking: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla Pilots Historic Spaceflight for India

Once docked, the four-member team will spend up to 14 days conducting scientific research, educational outreach, and commercial initiatives.

June 26, 2025

“Floating in the Vacuum—Absolutely Magical”: IAF’s Shubhanshu Shukla Shares First Experience from Space on Ax-4 Mission

In a heartfelt message from space, Shukla said, “You’re just floating in the vacuum—it’s absolutely magical.”

June 26, 2025

Ax-4 Crew Set for Docking at ISS Today at 4:30 PM IST; IAF’s Group Captain Shukla Marks India’s Return to Space After 41 Years

This marks a historic moment for India, as Group Captain Shukla becomes the first Indian to fly to space since Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma's iconic 1984 mission aboard Soyuz T-11.

June 26, 2025

PM Modi Hails Axiom-4 Launch: Shubhanshu Shukla Carries Dreams of 1.4 Billion Indians to Space

This marks India’s return to human spaceflight after over four decades, and Shukla is set to become the first Indian astronaut to visit the ISS.

June 25, 2025

President Murmu Hails Axiom-4 Launch: ‘Proud of an Indian’s Journey into the Stars’

Shukla now follows in the footsteps of Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian in space, who flew on Soyuz T-11 in 1984.

June 25, 2025

Swades Anthem ‘Yuh Hi Chala Chal’ Features in Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s Launch Day Playlist for Axiom-4

The song famously accompanies Shah Rukh Khan’s character—a NASA scientist rediscovering his roots—as he travels through the Indian countryside.

June 25, 2025

India’s Journey to ‘Viksit Bharat’ Begins in Space: Jitendra Singh on Axiom-4 Mission Success

The Union Minister also paid tribute to Indian space pioneers Vikram Sarabhai and Satish Dhawan, calling the Axiom-4 mission a “vindication” of their legacy.

June 25, 2025

“Proud Moment for India”: Jitendra Singh Hails IAF’s Shubhanshu Shukla After Successful Axiom-4 Liftoff

The Minister celebrated the historic milestone alongside Australian High Commissioner Philip Green, South Australian Governor Frances Adamson AC, and others by distributing sweets at Anusandhan Bhawan in New Delhi.

June 25, 2025

“India Is Back in Space After 41 Years”: IAF’s Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla Soars with Pride on Axiom-4 Mission

The Ax-4 mission lifted off at 2:31 am EDT (12 Noon IST) from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

June 25, 2025