Tag: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

Ax-4 Mission Set for Splashdown Today: Indian Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla to Return After Historic ISS Visit

During their stay aboard the ISS, the Ax-4 crew conducted over 60 scientific experiments and participated in more than 20 outreach events, according to Axiom Space.

July 15, 2025

India’s First ISS Astronaut Gp Capt Shukla Set to Undock with Ax-4 Crew Today, Splashdown Tomorrow

According to NASA, departure operations will begin with hatch closure at 4:30 AM EDT (2:00 PM IST), followed by undocking at around 7:05 AM EDT (4:30 PM IST).

July 14, 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

“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

“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

All Set for Historic Ax-4 Mission: India’s Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to Pilot SpaceX Flight to ISS

The crew, currently in pre-launch quarantine in Florida, will lift off aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with their Dragon spacecraft set to dock with the ISS shortly after launch.

June 25, 2025

Axiom Mission 4 to ISS Set for Wednesday Launch, Led by Indian Pilot Group Captain Shukla

The mission will launch from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, carrying a new Dragon spacecraft that will ferry the four-member crew to the orbiting laboratory.

June 24, 2025