Tag: International Space Station (ISS)

Lok Sabha to Hold Special Discussion Honouring Astronaut Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s Historic Space Mission

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju hailed the event as a “historic milestone”, highlighting its significance in India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat by 2047.

August 18, 2025

ISRO Hails Subhanshu Shukla’s Space Mission as Key Boost to Gaganyaan Programme

“This has been an unforgettable experience for him,” said Nilesh M. Desai, Director of ISRO’s Space Applications Centre.

July 15, 2025

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

“We Will Celebrate a Lot”: Shubhanshu Shukla’s Family Awaits His Return from Space with Joy and Pride

Speaking to ANI, his mother Asha Shukla expressed her heartfelt prayers and eagerness to reunite with her son.

July 14, 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

IAF’s Shubhanshu Shukla, Ax-4 Crew to Undock from ISS on July 14, Splashdown on July 15

The 22-hour return journey aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft will conclude their 18-day mission aboard the ISS.

July 13, 2025

NASA to Broadcast Axiom Mission 4 Departure on July 14 as India’s Shubhanshu Shukla Prepares to Return from ISS

The Dragon capsule will return with over 580 pounds of cargo, including scientific data and NASA hardware from over 60 experiments carried out during the 17-day mission.

July 12, 2025

Axiom-4 Crew, Including Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, to Undock from ISS on July 14

Axiom Space confirmed the revised timeline in a post on X, stating, “The #Ax4 crew is scheduled to undock from the @Space_Station no earlier than Monday, July 14, at 7:05 a.m. ET.”

July 11, 2025

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