Indian Space Program

IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to return to India on this date

Shubhanshu Shukla, the pilot of the mission, completed an 18-day stay aboard the International Space Station.

Cosmic dreams in cold deserts: How Ladakh's harsh landscape is becoming India’s space frontier

A new telescope is set to rise in Merak. Scientists from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru, plan to build a 2-meter solar telescope.

ISRO successfully conducts key hot-fire tests for Gaganyaan propulsion system

ISRO has completed two successful hot tests of the Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS) at Mahendragiri.

International Space Station with Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla onboard captured flying over India — watch video here

Dr. Chrisphin Karthick from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics tracked and photographed the ISS. He used the ISS Detector app to time the shot precisely.

Smile from Space: Shubhanshu Shukla’s Selfie from ISS with Hungarian Crewmate Wins Internet

Shubhanshu Shukla made history last Thursday by becoming the first Indian to reach the ISS. He is now the second Indian in space after Rakesh Sharma’s mission in 1984.

Shubhanshu Shukla makes history, becomes first Indian astronaut to enter International Space Station

Group captain Shubhanshu Shukla becomes the first Indian to reach the ISS and the first Indian pilot on a commercial space mission—nearly 40 years after Rakesh Sharma’s iconic 1984 voyage to Salyut 7.

Axiom-4 piloted by Group Captain Shukla docks successfully at ISS, watch video here

The Ax-4 crew will now begin a packed schedule of scientific research, outreach, and commercial projects. This mission holds the largest science load Axiom Space has carried to date.

"Amazing feeling to lift off": Shubhanshu Shukla shares first words from Axiom-4 Mission

Axiom-4 astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla describes the launch as an "amazing feeling" while en route to the ISS. The private mission, launched on June 25, 2025, marks a major milestone for commercial spaceflight.

Shubhanshu Shukla’s spaceflight to arrive at the International Space Station today — Here’s AX-4’s target docking time

The Ax-4 crew will spend 14 days aboard the ISS. Their work includes scientific research, outreach, and commercial projects.

7 Experiments India’s Shubhanshu Shukla will study aboard the ISS during Axiom-4 mission

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla heads to the ISS on Axiom-4. Over 14 days, he’ll conduct seven experiments from India that explore biology, agriculture, and human adaptation in space.

What Shubhanshu Shukla’s AX-4 mission to ISS means for India’s space journey

This mission carries several experiments designed by Indian scientists. Many will study muscle behavior in zero gravity. Such studies can’t be done on Earth easily due to gravity’s influence.

From aamras to moong dal halwa: 9 things Shubhanshu Shukla will take into space with Ax-4 spaceflight

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to travel to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of Axiom Space’s fourth private astronaut mission, Ax-4. The mission is scheduled to launch aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 8:22 am IST on 10 June. Here are nine items he will carry with him to space.

10 satellites on constant duty to protect India’s security, says ISRO chief amid India-Pakistan tensions

ISRO has so far launched 127 Indian satellites, including those developed by private players and academic institutions. Of these, 22 are in low Earth orbit and 29 in geosynchronous orbit, operated by the central government.

India practises space 'Dogfight' as ISRO’s twin satellites dance 500km above Earth

ISRO’s latest mission is staging a rare and precise dogfight in space — a high-speed manoeuvre that echoes the aerial duels of fighter jets, only this one unfolds in the vacuum of space.

ISRO PSLV-C60 SpaDeX Mission: ISRO Chief declares successful placing of satellite in the right orbit

Marking its year-ender launch of 2024, ISRO successfully launched PSLV-C60 SpaDeX from Sriharikota on December 30. The mission, carrying two spacecraft critical for demonstrating space docking—a key technology for future interplanetary missions and India’s ambitions for a space station—achieved its objectives precisely, informed ISRO Chairman Dr. S Somanath.

SpaDeX, India's final space mission for 2024: How ISRO will dock 2 satellites in space with PSLV rocket's round design

ISRO's SpaDeX mission aims to achieve a historic space docking feat on December 30, 2024, demonstrating India's capabilities in space technology and advancing its space program.

ISRO's SpaDEX mission: Everything to know about this crucial space docking initiative

ISRO's SpaDEX mission to launch on Dec 30, 2024, will demonstrate India's spacecraft docking technology, marking a crucial step in space exploration and satellite servicing capabilities.

ISRO's C20 Cryogenic Engine Passes Critical Test, Paving Way for Flight Restart

ISRO successfully tested its C20 cryogenic engine in ambient conditions, marking a significant milestone for the space agency. ISRO Chairman Dr. S. Somanath announced that the engine's successful test is a step toward enabling restart capability for future flights. This achievement paves the way for more advanced missions and greater capabilities in India's space program.