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NEW DELHI: Days after returning from space, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla posted a video of himself “floating” inside the International Space Station.In a video shared on Instagram, Shukla was seen practicing staying absolutely still in microgravity.“From the time we reached the ISS, we were quite busy chasing the timeline and completing our tasks and experiments….
File photo: Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla The Cabinet on Wednesday passed a resolution congratulating Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla for the successful completion of his 18-day mission aboard the ISS, mentioning that it heralds a new chapter in India’s space programme and gives a golden glimpse of future programmes. The resolution mentioned: “Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s…
Shubhanshu Shukla returns safely, next mission: Helping Gaganyaan (Picture credit: AP) With Grace’s gentle splash into the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego at 3.02 pm (IST) on Tuesday, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla (Shux) ended his mission, wrapping up months of training, experiments in orbit, and India’s latest stride in human spaceflight participation.When…
File photo: Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla enjoying a stunning panoramic view of the Earth from the International Space Station (ISS). (Picture credit: ANI) BENGALURU: For the first time, India’s astronaut training protocols are being tested and validated in real space conditions, said Air Vice Marshal Anupam Agarwal, former Commandant of the Institute of Aerospace Medicine…
Political leaders in Uttar Pradesh congratulated Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla on Tuesday on his successful return to Earth after completing the Axiom-4 mission, calling it a moment of pride for the country and an inspiration for youngsters.Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath led the tributes, calling Shukla’s achievement “a glorious symbol of courage, dedication and…
NEW DELHI: Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla returned safely to Earth on Tuesday afternoon as SpaceX’s Dragon capsule, Grace, splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego around 3:02pm IST, bringing the nearly three-week Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission to a close. LIVE! SpaceX AX-4 ReEntry & Splashdown Shukla, along with three other Ax-4…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed Shubhanshu Shukla as the astronaut made splashdown early Tuesday at San Diego coast (local time).“I join the nation in welcoming Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla as he returns to Earth from his historic mission to Space. As India’s first astronaut to have visited International Space Station, he…
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla with his teammates of Axiom-4 and ISS just before undocking on Monday NEW DELHI: With Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and his other three spacemates of Axiom-4 mission starting their return journey to Earth after their 18-day stay at International Space Station, space minister Jitendra Singh on Monday expressed delight over the…
Centre tells SC blood money only option to save Kerala nurse in Yemen; Air India CEO says no mechanical fault in AI-171 crash The Centre told the Supreme Court that the only recourse in Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya’s death sentence in Yemen is a “blood money settlement” as diplomatic options remain limited. Air India CEO…
NEW DELHI: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station (ISS), is set to return to Earth on Tuesday, July 15, marking the end of an 18-day scientific mission aboard the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) crewed flight. The Dragon spacecraft, carrying Shukla and fellow crew members Commander Peggy Whitson, ESA astronaut…
