Tag: Indian Air Force (IAF)

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

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

“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

Axiom-4 Mission Takes Flight: IAF’s Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla Pilots Historic Launch to Space Station

The crew will spend up to 14 days aboard the orbiting laboratory, engaging in science, outreach, and commercial activities.

June 25, 2025

“I Want to Ignite Curiosity in Kids”: IAF’s Group Capt. Shukla Gears Up for Historic Ax-4 Space Mission

Whitson praised Shukla’s sharp instincts and technical skills: “He’s just wicked smart when it comes to spacecraft technologies... having him as my pilot is great.”

June 25, 2025

India Set to Make Space History Again as IAF’s Shukla Pilots Axiom-4 Mission to ISS

The crew is commanded by Peggy Whitson, a former NASA astronaut and Axiom Space’s Director of Human Spaceflight. Joining them as mission specialists are Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski from Poland and Tibor Kapu from Hungary.

June 25, 2025

Rajnath Singh Empowers CDS to Issue Joint Orders for Tri-Service Integration

The first such Joint Order, titled ‘Approval, Promulgation and Numbering of Joint Instructions and Joint Orders’, was issued on June 24, 2025.

June 25, 2025