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The jet appeared near the centre of a striking image. Below, Earth’s thin atmosphere glowed faint green. City lights peeked through the cloud cover.

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.

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

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 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

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

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.

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to undock from ISS today; splashdown set for tomorrow — When and how to watch

The Axiom-4 crew includes Commander Peggy Whitson and Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla. They are joined by ESA astronaut Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski from Poland and HUNOR astronaut Tibor Kapu from Hungary.

One last click: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla joins final photo session with crew before ISS departure

The photo session included members of Axiom Mission 4 and Expedition 73. It was one of their final group moments before returning home.

Time for feasts, farewells for Shubhanshu Shukla, Axiom-4 astronauts

ISRO paid approximately Rs 550 crore for Shukla’s travel to the ISS, an experience that will help the space agency in the planning and execution of its human spaceflight programme, Gaganyaan

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.

‘You could walk on the Moon’: Shubhanshu Shukla chats with students from space, encourages them to dream big

The ten-minute interaction gave schoolchildren a rare chance to ask questions. Shukla responded warmly, sharing insights on daily life in orbit, training, and staying healthy in space.

International Space Station with Shubhanshu Shukla onboard to fly over India: When and how to spot it

The ISS, launched in 1998, circles Earth at 28,000 km/h. It completes one full orbit every 90 minutes, offering 16 sunrises and sunsets each day to its astronauts.

Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon set for first Space Station mission

Anil Menon was selected as a NASA astronaut in 2021 and graduated with the agency’s 23rd astronaut class in 2024.

Shubhanshu Shukla and other Ax-4 astronauts conduct microgravity research and global outreach on ISS

Commander Peggy Whitson led research on the Cancer in LEO study. This experiment investigates the behaviour of cancer cells in microgravity.

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.

India looks bigger from space than on map: Shubhanshu Shukla tells PM Modi | Watch

“You may be the farthest from Indian soil, but you are the closest to the hearts of every Indian,” said PM Modi

'Wonderful Ride’: Axiom-4 Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla shares first message after reaching ISS

Shubhanshu Shukla shared how warmly the Expedition-73 crew welcomed him aboard the ISS. He said the crew made him feel like they had opened the doors of their home.

ISRO, NASA and SpaceX working together after Ax-4 delay, says ISRO chairperson

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) confirmed it is working closely with Axiom Space, NASA and SpaceX after a recent technical issue with the ISS Zvezda module.

From Earth to Orbit: How India’s Shubhanshu Shukla Will Reach the ISS Aboard Axiom-4 |SpaceX Mission

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is all set to become only the second Indian to venture into space as part of the Axiom-4 mission, launching from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon. Joining a four-member international crew, Shukla’s 28-hour journey includes complex orbital mechanics, docking maneuvers, and high-speed coordination in space. In this video, we break down every stage of the flight — from launch window planning to docking with the ISS.

ISRO invites nation to watch AX-4 launch as Shubhanshu Shukla to become 2nd Indian to ISS after Rakesh Sharma

The Ax-4 mission, according to Axiom Space, “realises the return” to space for these three countries. Shukla, a fighter pilot for 15 years, was praised by his fellow astronauts for his technical skills and sharp focus.

'We pray for safe return': Shubhanshu Shukla’s parents speak ahead of Ax-4 mission liftoff

The Ax-4 mission marks India’s return to human spaceflight after more than four decades. Alongside India, astronauts from Poland and Hungary will also participate.

Shubhanshu Shukla set to script history as India's second astronaut in space

The mission is scheduled to launch on June 8 from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, with lift-off planned no earlier than 6:41 pm IST aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft

Sonic boom echoes over California in early morning as SpaceX Dragon re-enters Earth

The spacecraft carried nearly 6,700 pounds of supplies. Inside were scientific experiments designed for low gravity.

US space startup VAST explores closer ties with ISRO, considers use of Gaganyaan for astronaut missions

VAST's CEO Max Haot noted that VAST is currently engaged in high-level discussions with Indian government officials and ISRO, but these are preliminary.