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  • Meet NASA’s 10 newly selected all-American 2025 astronaut candidates for Moon and Mars missions

    Meet NASA’s 10 newly selected all-American 2025 astronaut candidates for Moon and Mars missions

    NASA has announced its 2025 astronaut candidate class, marking a new era for Moon and Mars missions. Ten individuals begin rigorous training for future space exploration.

  • NASA astronauts capture Cygnus XL cargo craft with robotic arm

    NASA astronauts capture Cygnus XL cargo craft with robotic arm

    The capture follows the launch of NASA’s Northrop Grumman Commercial Resupply Services 23 mission. It lifted off on 14 September at 6:11 p.m.

  • NASA's ISS cargo delivery delayed by engine issue in Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL

    NASA's ISS cargo delivery delayed by engine issue in Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL

    NASA and Northrop Grumman are reassessing Cygnus XL’s engine burns after premature shutdowns delayed its planned arrival at the International Space Station.

  • Shubhanshu Shukla shares fascinating video of 'white nights' in space posing unique challenges for astronauts

    Shubhanshu Shukla shares fascinating video of 'white nights' in space posing unique challenges for astronauts

    Recently, astronauts arrived at the station during a high beta period. The beta angle exceeded sixty degrees. During such phases, docking and undocking are avoided.

  • Earth from Space: Giant 'chessboard forest' seen surrounding Idaho river in bizarre photo

    Earth from Space: Giant 'chessboard forest' seen surrounding Idaho river in bizarre photo

    An astronaut’s photo reveals a giant chessboard-like forest in Idaho. Snow and a 200-year-old grid-based management system create the striking pattern, highlighting human impact and nature’s surprising designs from space.

  • From Himalayas to thunderstorms: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla shares mesmerising timelapse of India from space; watch Video

    From Himalayas to thunderstorms: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla shares mesmerising timelapse of India from space; watch Video

    Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla shared a timelapse of India from space, showing thunderstorms, the Himalayas and sunrise from orbit, while calling the Axiom-4 mission a historic achievement for the nation.

  • Parliament to hold special discussion to honour astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's historic space mission: Rijiju

    Parliament to hold special discussion to honour astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's historic space mission: Rijiju

    Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla landed in Delhi in the early hours of Sunday after returning to Earth on July 15 post the completion of NASA's Axiom-4 (AX-4) space mission.

  • NASA astronaut captures rare gigantic lightning jet from space, reveals hidden thunderstorm phenomenon

    NASA astronaut captures rare gigantic lightning jet from space, reveals hidden thunderstorm phenomenon

    The image showed a gigantic jet, one of the rarest forms of transient luminous events. These powerful electrical discharges rise from storm clouds up to the upper atmosphere.

  • From Cockpit to Lab: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla shares his journey to space

    From Cockpit to Lab: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla shares his journey to space

    Shubhanshu Shukla is the second Indian to travel to space and the first to visit the ISS. He spent 19 days there, conducting scientific experiments crucial to India’s Gaganyaan mission.

  • Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla shares mesmerising images of beautiful nebula captured from Bengaluru skies

    Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla shares mesmerising images of beautiful nebula captured from Bengaluru skies

    Shubhanshu Shukla is the second Indian to travel to space and the first to visit the ISS. He spent 19 days there, conducting scientific experiments crucial to India’s Gaganyaan mission.

  • Astronauts collect blood from crewmates aboard the ISS— Here’s why

    Astronauts collect blood from crewmates aboard the ISS— Here’s why

    Commander Takuya Onishi of JAXA and NASA’s Nichole Ayers recently took part in a unique experiment aboard the International Space Station, carefully collecting blood samples from their crewmates.

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

    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.

  • Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla ‘learning to walk again’ after 20 days in space – Watch video here

    Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla ‘learning to walk again’ after 20 days in space – Watch video here

    In an Instagram video, Shukla pointed out how his body is adapting to the transition from space back to Earth. He mentioned that even tasks as simple as walking in a straight line or balancing become challenging on a temporary basis after coming back from microgravity.

  • Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla floats calmly in zero gravity, watch video here

    Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla floats calmly in zero gravity, watch video here

    In the short clip, Shukla sits cross-legged and floats gently, trying to stay still. His arms hover, and his body drifts slightly with every movement.

  • Crew-11 set for July launch: All you need to know about NASA’s new SpaceX mission

    Crew-11 set for July launch: All you need to know about NASA’s new SpaceX mission

    The Crew-11 will research plant biology, human health, and space medicine. They will also test how microgravity affects viruses that target bacteria.

  • How much did ISRO spend on Shubhanshu Shukla’s Axiom-4 mission? Here's what it cost

    How much did ISRO spend on Shubhanshu Shukla’s Axiom-4 mission? Here's what it cost

    The Axiom-4 crew, including Shukla, spent almost 20 days in space, with approximately 19 days aboard the ISS. Their stay involved several scientific and collaborative activities aimed at furthering microgravity research and international cooperation in space.

  • Shubhanshu Shukla’s 18 days in space: 7 Indian scientific experiments conducted during the Axiom-4 mission

    Shubhanshu Shukla’s 18 days in space: 7 Indian scientific experiments conducted during the Axiom-4 mission

    During his 18-day stay aboard the ISS, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla conducted seven key scientific experiments developed by Indian institutes as part of the Axiom-4 mission’s research objectives.

  • Shubhanshu Shukla Back on Earth After 18 Days: Axiom 4 crew safely splashes down off California coast, watch video here

    Shubhanshu Shukla Back on Earth After 18 Days: Axiom 4 crew safely splashes down off California coast, watch video here

    Group Captain Shukla, a test pilot from the Indian Air Force, spent nearly 20 days in space and 19 days aboard the ISS. The Ax-4 crew also included Commander Peggy Whitson, Poland’s ESA astronaut Slawosz “Suave” Uznanski-Wisniewski, and Hungary’s Tibor Kapu from the HUNOR programme.

  • Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla gets a haircut in space – See the viral pictures here

    Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla gets a haircut in space – See the viral pictures here

    The Ax-4 crew — Commander Peggy Whitson, Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), ESA project astronaut Slawosz “Suave” Uznanski-Wisniewski from Poland, and Hungary’s HUNOR astronaut Tibor Kapu — spent 18 days aboard the International Space Station, carrying out scientific research and engaging in outreach efforts as part of their mission.

  • 'Excited that our son is returning and landing on  Earth': Shubhanshu Shukla's father on  splashdown of Dragon spacecraft

    'Excited that our son is returning and landing on Earth': Shubhanshu Shukla's father on splashdown of Dragon spacecraft

    Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to return to Earth today after spending nearly 20 days in space, including 19 aboard the International Space Station (ISS), as part of the Axiom Mission 4.

  • ‘I am a water bender’: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s zero-gravity water tricks stun internet — Watch video here

    ‘I am a water bender’: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s zero-gravity water tricks stun internet — Watch video here

    The Axiom-4 mission includes astronauts from four nations. Alongside Shukla, the team features Commander Peggy Whitson from the United States, Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski from Poland, and Tibor Kapu from Hungary.

  • “Feels like launch day again”: Shubhanshu Shukla's family prays for his return as Axiom-4 undocking nears

    “Feels like launch day again”: Shubhanshu Shukla's family prays for his return as Axiom-4 undocking nears

    The Ax-4 crew includes Commander Peggy Whitson, Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla from ISRO, ESA astronaut Slawosz “Suave” Uznanski-Wisniewski from Poland, and HUNOR astronaut Tibor Kapu from Hungary.

  • Shubhanshu Shukla return live: Ax-4 crew successfully undocks from ISS; journey to Earth begins — Check live updates here

    Shubhanshu Shukla return live: Ax-4 crew successfully undocks from ISS; journey to Earth begins — Check live updates here

    After spending nearly 18 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS), Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) team have undocked from the ISS and begun their 22-hour journey to Earth

  • “Prayed to Bholenath for his safe return”: Shubhanshu Shukla’s family seeks blessings for his homecoming

    “Prayed to Bholenath for his safe return”: Shubhanshu Shukla’s family seeks blessings for his homecoming

    The Ax-4 team includes Commander Peggy Whitson, ESA astronaut Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski, and Hungarian astronaut Tibor Kapu. During their 18-day stay, the team performed scientific research and outreach activities aboard the orbiting lab.

  • ‘Aaj ka Bharat bhi saare jahan se achha’: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla shares final speech before leaving ISS

    ‘Aaj ka Bharat bhi saare jahan se achha’: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla shares final speech before leaving ISS

    After spending 18 eventful days aboard the International Space Station, Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) crew are preparing for their journey home.

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