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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.

"We are feeling very proud": Parents of Group Captain Shukla on his interaction with PM Modi

Asha Shukla, the mother of the Group Captain, stated that they felt "very good" after the PM conveyed his best wishes to her son for the mission.

"Brought gajar ka halwa, aam ras.... everyone liked it": Group Captain Shukla tells PM Modi from ISS

The Prime Minister, who interacted with Group Captain Shukla, asked about his well-being and if he had tasted the 'Gajar ka halwa' he took with him.

"This dream will be fulfilled soon": Group Captain Shukla on Gaganyaan mission

Group Captain Shukla mentioned that even his international crewmates on the ISS were curious about Gaganyaan mission.

UK scientists to create Human DNA from scratch in lab to study genome

The project will begin by making parts of a human chromosome, testing them in skin cells. Alongside the scientific work, a parallel study will explore the ethical and social questions tied to lab-made genomes.

Bootid Meteor Shower: When and where to spot ‘shooting stars’ on Friday

With the moon only 9% illuminated, the skies will be dark. This increases the chances of spotting meteors without the glare of moonlight. Viewers can also catch a crescent moon near Mercury in the west-northwest before night fully sets in.

'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.

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.

For first time, Webb telescope discovers an alien planet

Webb has directly imaged a young gas giant planet roughly the size of Saturn, our solar system's second-largest planet

Rare black wild dog spotted in Sahyadri Tiger reserve after 90 years

According to forest officers, dholes are usually reddish-brown in colour. However, due to a rare genetic condition called melanism, some can appear entirely black.

"Proud of an Indian's journey into stars': President Murmu after Axiom-4's successful launch

President Droupadi Murmu hailed Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s space journey as a proud milestone for India, calling it a symbol of global unity and scientific progress. She wished success to the Axiom-4 crew and lauded the NASA-ISRO collaboration.

'At least one of our pilots gets exposure to reallife scenario': Former ISRO scientist Tapan Misra on Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's Axiom-4

The Axiom-4 mission launched at 2:31 a.m. EDT (12 noon IST) on Wednesday from NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. Shukla and his crew are heading to the International Space Station on SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft.

SRK's Swades song 'Yuh Hi Chala Chal' in Axiom-4 Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's launch day playlist

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla revealed that he loves to listen to Shah Rukh Khan's 'Swades' movie song 'Yuh Hi Chala Chal'. 'Yuh Hi Chala Chal' is a popular song from the 2004 movie Swades.

‘Proud beyond words’: Family cheers IAF’s Shubhanshu Shukla as Axiom-4 mission heads to ISS

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Kennedy Space Centre, Florida. Axiom-4 carries four astronauts, including India’s Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla.

PM Modi congratulates Axiom-4 crew, says Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla carries the aspirations of 1.4 billion Indians

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the Axiom-4 mission and Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, calling his journey to the International Space Station a moment of national pride.

When will Shubhanshu Shukla, carrying India’s pride, reach the Space Station?

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 2:31 a.m. EDT (12:01 p.m. IST) from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This launch marks Shukla’s journey to the International Space Station as the second Indian to fly into space after Rakesh Sharma in 1984.

"Your chest should swell with pride": Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, onboard Axiom-4, says India back in space after 41 years

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla pilots Axiom Mission 4, marking India’s return to space after 41 years. His journey signals a new era for India’s Human Space Programme.

Tears of joy: Parents of astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla get emotional after son lifts off into space

IAF officer Shubhanshu Shukla's parents get emotional as he lifts off for Axiom Mission 4. A proud moment for India and the Lucknow-based family.

‘From Skies to Stars’: IAF hails Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s historic space mission

IAF celebrates Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s space launch with a powerful X post, 41 years after Rakesh Sharma’s historic journey.

“What a ride! We are back in space after 41 years,” says Axiom-4 pilot Shubhanshu Shukla in heartfelt message

Axiom-4 pilot Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla shares an emotional message from orbit, celebrating India's return to space after 41 years. His parents in Lucknow express pride and joy.

Axiom-4 Mission: India's Shubhanshu Shukla leaves for space as SpaceX Falcon 9 lifts off successfully

The wait is finally over. India has witnessed a historic leap in its space journey as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla lifted off into space aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9.

"Obviously command Gaganyaan Mission": Space strategist PK Ghosh on Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla ahead of Axiom 4 launch

Axiom-4 launches today with Indian Air Force's Shubhanshu Shukla on board; set to command ISRO’s Gaganyaan after gaining ISS mission experience.

Axiom-4 Mission cleared for launch to ISS: Dragon hatch secured, suit checks done

Axiom-4 mission to ISS launches June 25 with Indian Air Force's Shubhanshu Shukla, ESA and Hungarian astronauts, led by veteran Peggy Whitson.

Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Launch highlights: Indian astronaut's historic journey to space begins with Falcon 9 lift-off

Shubhanshu Shukla is set to become the second Indian to travel into space after Rakesh Sharma’s 1984 mission. As the crew boards the Dragon spacecraft and completes all communications and suit checks, the seats are rotated, and the Ax-4 crew is ready for launch.

Who is Jahnavi Dangeti? Meet Andhra woman set to fly to space in 2029

Jahnavi, aged 23, is set to become the first Indian selected for the prestigious Titans Space flight. Her journey to space will happen in 2029 through a five-hour orbital mission.

Chinese scientists successfully produce healthy mice from two male parents

To carry out the experiment, researchers used sperm from two different strains of mice. One strain was bred in European labs; the other came from wild mice in Thailand.

SpaceX launches memorial flight carrying 150+ ashes and DNA capsules, including dog’s remains

The cost of sending a single titanium or aluminium capsule into orbit is around $3,500.

'Second Jupiter' exoplanet spotted 60 light-years away in Virgo

GJ 504 b is an exoplanet orbiting the star GJ 504. This planet is estimated to be three to six times heavier than Jupiter.

Jahnavi Dangeti from Andhra Pradesh to fly to space in 2029

Jahnavi Dangeti, from Palakollu in West Godavari, will become the first Indian to join a space mission under Titans Space.

India’s endangered gharial population gets a boost with 1,500 hatchlings along Chambal River

Each year between May 15 and 19, around 200 eggs are collected from natural nesting spots. They are incubated at the Deori centre, where temperatures are kept between 30°C and 35°C.

SpaceX confirms new launch date for Axiom-4 mission to ISS — Here's when it will lift off

The Ax-4 crew will fly aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule mounted on a Falcon 9 rocket. Former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, now Axiom’s director of human spaceflight, will command the two-week mission.

A new jumping spider that's a master of camouflage has been found in New Zealand

The spiders were found in alpine zones, perched between the tree line and the permanent snow. This rocky region covers 11% of New Zealand’s land, where temperatures drop to -15°C and winds howl at 180 kph.

First stunning space images revealed by World’s Largest Telescope Camera

Later this year, the Rubin Observatory will launch its Legacy Survey of Space and Time. This 10-year project aims to scan the entire southern sky every three to four nights.

Venomous Indian lionfish spotted for the first time along Mumbai’s coast

Natives of the western Indo-Pacific, the lionfish are not only stunning. Beyond their looks, they are an integral part of their ecosystem, both predator and indicator of the environment.

Passing stars may throw Earth out of the Solar System, study finds

A field star drifting within 10,000 astronomical units may be enough. This could rattle the Oort Cloud, the icy shell at the solar system’s edge.

Photographer captures final moments of Ranthambore Tigress arrowhead’s last walk

Arrowhead, officially known as T-84, died at 14. Her death came just hours after her daughter was moved to another reserve.

How an Ajmer village becomes a new hope for the endangered Kharmore bird

In Arwad village, a special breeding centre has been built. Scientists from the Wildlife Institute of India are managing the project.

Axiom-4 astronauts to study insulin behaviour in microgravity, revolutionise diabetes treatment

It will also help identify new pharmacologic targets by observing how metabolic and hormonal responses change in microgravity, leading to drugs that enhance insulin sensitivity or mimic the benefits of exercise in sedentary individuals

Indian astronomers discover ‘germanium-rich’ star, challenges stellar chemistry rules

Indian astronomers, using the Hanle Echelle Spectrograph on the Himalayan Chandra Telescope in Ladakh, have detected an unusually high amounts of germanium in the star A980

Summer Solstice 21 June 2025: What it means and how it changes our day

The Earth revolves around the Sun on a slanted axis. This is what causes variations in seasons and daylight hours.

Asteroid 2024 YR4 could strike Moon in December 2032, sending debris toward Earth’s satellites

First discovered by a Chilean telescope in December 2024, the space rock caused panic. Early models warned of a possible Earth strike in 2032, sparking fears of citywide destruction.

A 'new star' has exploded into night sky and is visible to the naked eye — here’s how you can see it

The nova, now officially named V462 Lupi, was first detected on 12 June by astronomers from Ohio State University's All-Sky Automated Survey for Supernovae.

230 new giant viruses with unusual powers discovered in Earth’s oceans

Such a discovery changes the way scientists think about the food chain in ocean ecosystems. Giant viruses can infect tiny marine life such as algae and amoebae, which are key to ocean health and the planet’s carbon cycle.

World’s largest telescope to capture its first images on this date – Here’s how to watch

Originally proposed in 2001, Rubin Observatory has taken 20 years to complete. Over the next 10 years, it will carry out the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST).

SpaceX Starship blows up during test, another setback for Elon Musk’s mission to Mars

The company noted that toxicity tests of materials used in Starship confirmed no environmental or biological risk.

NASA puts Axiom-4 mission on hold to review International Space Station repairs

NASA has officially postponed the launch of Axiom Mission 4 to the International Space Station. The liftoff, which was tentatively set for 22 June, has now been put on hold.

Armoured monstersaur lizard species from the dinosaur era discovered in Utah

A raccoon-sized lizard with bony armour has been discovered in southern Utah.