Indian astronaut Gp. Capt. Shubhanshu Shukla to go to space in spring 2025
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Indian astronaut Gp. Capt. Shubhanshu Shukla to go to space in spring 2025

India Today  

In a historic milestone for India, astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to pilot the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station in spring 2025. As part of their preparation, Shukla and his backup, Group Captain Prashanth Nair, have undergone extensive training with international partners, including NASA, the European Space Agency, and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The Indian astronaut is expected to perform five experiments during his stay, contributing valuable data that will aid future space missions, including India's own Gaganyaan project. This mission not only highlights India's growing capabilities in space exploration but also emphasises international cooperation in advancing scientific research.

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ISRO- European Space Agency sign agreement for advancing human spaceflight
3 weeks ago

ISRO- European Space Agency sign agreement for advancing human spaceflight

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Indian Space Research Organisation and the European Space Agency have signed an agreement to collaborate on activities related to astronaut training, mission implementation, and research experiments. According to ISRO, the agreement establishes a framework for cooperative activities in human space exploration and research, focusing on astronaut training, support for experiment development and integration, human and biomedical research …

India's Gaganyaan astronauts to train in Europe after Russia
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India's Gaganyaan astronauts to train in Europe after Russia

India Today  

India's Gaganyaan astronauts will receive training in Europe, the European Space Agency announced on Thursday, December 19. Announcing the development, European Space Agency chief Josef Aschbacher, in a post on X, said that Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who has been designated as the primary astronaut for the Gaganyaan mission, will undergo training with the ESA. Axiom-4 mission will mark India's …

India, US Chart Next Step In Space Collaboration; Discuss Human Spaceflight, Commercial Partnership
3 weeks, 2 days ago

India, US Chart Next Step In Space Collaboration; Discuss Human Spaceflight, Commercial Partnership

ABP News  

Washington, Dec 19 Officials from India and the United States have charted next steps in space collaboration, including human spaceflight, joint space exploration and a commitment to facilitating commercial partnerships between space companies to advance the shared interests in the growing space economy, the White House said on Wednesday. "Following President Biden and Prime Minister Modi's June 2023 commitment to …

India, US plan mega steps in space collaboration, announce new innovation initiatives | KEY POINTS
3 weeks, 2 days ago

India, US plan mega steps in space collaboration, announce new innovation initiatives | KEY POINTS

India TV News  

Washington: Indian and the United States officials have charted next steps in space collaboration, including human spaceflight, joint space exploration and a commitment to facilitating commercial partnerships between space companies to advance the shared interests in the growing space economy, the White House said on Wednesday. "Following President Biden and Prime Minister Modi's June 2023 commitment to work together to …

Indian astronauts selected for joint ISRO-NASA mission to ISS complete initial training
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Indian astronauts selected for joint ISRO-NASA mission to ISS complete initial training

Deccan Chronicle  

Two Indian astronauts chosen for the upcoming Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station have completed the initial phase of training, the ISRO has said.According to ISRO, towards the goal of accomplishing a joint ISRO-NASA effort to the International Space Station, the two Gaganyatris assigned for Axiom Mission 4 commenced their training in the USA from first week of August,2024.The …

Indian astronaut undergoes altitude training to stay alert during mission to space
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Indian astronaut undergoes altitude training to stay alert during mission to space

India Today  

Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is going through intense training session for his upcoming space mission with Axiom-4. The assigned #Ax4 team participated in altitude training, which involves training in an atmospheric chamber that replicates the conditions astronauts might encounter during their mission. pic.twitter.com/3Ju5YtXnKj — Axiom Space November 26, 2024 During the training, the atmospheric chamber replicates various scenarios, …

Gaganyaan Mission: Indian astronauts undergo rigorous training with SpaceX
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Gaganyaan Mission: Indian astronauts undergo rigorous training with SpaceX

India Today  

Two of India's Gaganyaan astronauts are undergoing intensive training in the United States and Europe, preparing for a groundbreaking mission to the International Space Station that will significantly advance India's space exploration ambitions. The 14-day mission will see the selected Indian astronaut join commander Peggy Whitson, mission specialist Sławosz UznaÅÄski, and mission specialist Tibor Kapu aboard the ISS. The training …

Indian Astronaut Takes Giant Leap in Spaceflight Preparation
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Astronaut Takes Giant Leap in Spaceflight Preparation

India Today  

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has successfully completed intensive training for the upcoming Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station. The training focused on critical procedures for entering and exiting the space station, including vehicle docking and undocking. This training is crucial for the crew's safe arrival and departure during the mission, which is scheduled to launch in early 2025. Shukla's …

Indian astronaut likely to fly to International Space Station by April next year: Jitendra Singh
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian astronaut likely to fly to International Space Station by April next year: Jitendra Singh

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, An Indian astronaut is likely to fly to the International Space Station by April next year as part of the NASA-ISRO collaborative initiative, Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday. HT Image Two Indian astronaut-designates Group Captains Shubhanshu Shukla and Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair are undergoing training in the US for the Axiom Space Ax-4 mission. "An …

From yoga mats to gravity centrifuge: Gaganyaan crew's rigorous training regimen
4 months, 3 weeks ago

From yoga mats to gravity centrifuge: Gaganyaan crew's rigorous training regimen

India Today  

The Indian Space Research Organisation has released an engaging video showcasing the rigorous training of astronauts involved in the Gaganyaan mission. WATCH GAGANYAAN ASTRONAUTS'S INTENSE TRAINING National Space Day - 2024 🇮🇳 Jai Hind. A testament to Aatmanirbhar Bharat#NSpD2024 @DrJitendraSingh pic.twitter.com/jRuogExFi2 — ISRO August 15, 2024 The four Indian Air Force officers, Group Captain Prashanth Balakrishnan, Group Captain Ajith Krishnan, …

The joint India-U.S. mission to fly two Gaganyatris to the ISS | Explained
5 months ago

The joint India-U.S. mission to fly two Gaganyatris to the ISS | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: On August 2, the Indian Space Research Organisation announced that two of the astronauts selected for its maiden human spaceflight mission, ‘Gaganyaan’, will travel to the U.S. in the first week of August to train there for a mission to the International Space Station. They have undergone training in India and Russia; according to the India-U.S. …

Who is Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, picked for Indo-US mission to Space Station?
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Who is Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, picked for Indo-US mission to Space Station?

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Space Research Organisation announced on Friday that Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has been chosen as the ‘prime Gaganyatri’ for the upcoming Indo-US mission to the International Space Station. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has been selected as the prime pilot, while Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair will serve as the backup pilot. - Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, born on …

Group captains Shubhanshu Shukla, Prashanth Nair picked for space station mission
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Group captains Shubhanshu Shukla, Prashanth Nair picked for space station mission

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The National Mission Agreement Board has picked Indian astronaut group captain Shubhanshu Shukla as “prime gaganyatri” for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s International Space Station, the Indian Space Research Organisation said in a statement on Friday. For this, the Human Space Flight Centre of ISRO entered into a Space Flight Agreement with NASA-identified service provider Axiom Space …

India selects 2 crew members for Axiom-4 mission to International Space Station
5 months, 1 week ago

India selects 2 crew members for Axiom-4 mission to International Space Station

The Hindu  

India has shortlisted two astronaut-designates for the upcoming Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station. Indian astronauts Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair have been shortlisted to go to the U.S. to train for the upcoming Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station. The Axiom-4 mission is the fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space …

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla picked for mission to Space Station
5 months, 1 week ago

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla picked for mission to Space Station

Hindustan Times  

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has been picked to fly on an upcoming Indo-US mission to the International Space Station, the Indian Space Research Organisation has announced. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} ISRO said that its Human Space Flight Centre has entered into a space flight agreement with Axiom Space Inc, USA for its Axiom-4 mission to the space station. While Group …

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla picked for mission to Space Station
5 months, 1 week ago

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla picked for mission to Space Station

Hindustan Times  

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has been picked to fly on an upcoming Indo-US mission to the International Space Station, the Indian Space Research Organisation has announced. While Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has been selected as the prime pilot, Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair has been selected as backup. “The experiences gained during this mission will be beneficial for the Indian …

Burden of power: On India’s astronauts and the Indian space policy
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Burden of power: On India’s astronauts and the Indian space policy

The Hindu  

Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, Ajit Krishnan, Angad Pratap and Shubhanshu Shukla — these Air Force pilots constitute the final shortlist of candidates from among whom India’s astronauts for its human spaceflight mission, a.k.a. Among other things, the Indian Space Policy 2023 requires ISRO to “carry out applied research and development of newer systems so as to maintain India’s edge in …

PM names 4 astronauts for Gaganyaan mission
10 months, 2 weeks ago

PM names 4 astronauts for Gaganyaan mission

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday introduced to the world India’s four “astronaut designates”, elite fighter pilots of the Indian Air Force, who have been selected to be sent to space as part of India’s first human-crewed spaceflight – the Gaganyaan mission. The four astronauts – IAF’s group captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, group captain Ajit Krishnan, group captain Angad Pratap …

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