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Business Standard
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- Business Standard
We saved lives of four astronauts by detecting oxygen leak: Isro chief
V Narayanan said Isro engineers' insistence on a full check forced SpaceX to fix a leaking oxygen line, failing which the Axiom-4 launch would have been catastrophic Rahul Goreja New Delhi Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) chairman V Narayanan on Thursday said the organisation's insistence on a thorough check of an oxygen line saved the lives of four astronauts, including Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla. Narayanan said SpaceX may have underestimated a liquid oxygen leak in the Falcon-9 rocket that launched the Axiom-4 mission, and that such an oversight could have put the crew at grave risk. 'But for the complete correction, it would have ended in a catastrophic situation. We have saved the lives of four astronauts,' the Isro chief said. 'Probably, they took it lightly' Speaking at a press conference alongside Shukla, his backup Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair, and Union Minister Jitendra Singh, Narayanan said it was at the insistence of Isro engineers that SpaceX examined oxidiser lines. The checks revealed a crack that could have had catastrophic consequences. 'To their (SpaceX's) surprise also, it was a crack. Finally, everything had to be corrected. Probably, they took it a little lightly,' he said. How the leak was detected Narayanan credited Isro training for detecting the fault in time. He said an eight-second test was conducted before the planned June 11 lift-off to check engine performance. 'They completed the tests and when we discussed, they did not open up the results, and only said that the committees have cleared and we are going ahead with the launch programme,' Narayanan said, as quoted by PTI. He added: 'Probably, they thought it was a minor leakage. That is what was the understanding. It was an oxygen sensor that had picked up. Based on the Isro team's insistence, a complete correction was done by the SpaceX team.' Even after the crack and other issues were fixed, Nasa announced on June 12 that it was working with Russia's Roscosmos to evaluate a leak in the Zvezda module of the International Space Station (ISS), which further delayed the launch. Crew was fully briefed Shukla said the astronauts were kept informed of the delay and the reasons behind it. 'Everybody was always aware of what was happening. Nobody was going to send the rocket out if there was a problem,' he said. 'I am ready to put my life in Dr Narayanan's hand and whenever he makes a rocket and a vehicle, I am ready to go in that. That is the kind of trust I have in him,' Shukla added. Successful completion of Axiom-4 mission The Axiom-4 mission lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on June 25 and returned with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off California on July 1, making Shukla only the second Indian to travel to space.
Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Road in Lucknow likely to be named after astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla
The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) will consider proposals to name two city roads after Group Captain astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and late scientist Ram Baksh Singh in its executive committee meeting on Friday. Shukla, who recently returned from the Axiom-4 mission as the second Indian to travel to space, and Singh, known for his contribution to biogas technology, are likely to be honoured through this move. Shubhanshu Shukla recently returned from the Axiom-4 mission as the second Indian to travel to space (Sourced) According to officials, the proposal includes naming a road stretch from Sector 8 to Rani Laxmi Bai School in Indira Nagar after Singh, while a link road in Triveni Nagar has been suggested in Shukla's honour. Chief engineer (Civil) Mahesh Chandra Verma said proposals are still being received from corporators, officials, and the mayor's office. 'We are still receiving suggestions, and the final list will depend on the committee's decision,' he said. LMC officials said around 34 proposals are expected to be taken up in the meeting. Once approved, they will be placed before the LMC house, likely to be convened in the last week of August. The meeting will also be the first since the election of six new members, taking the Executive Committee's strength to 12. Besides road naming, the agenda includes urgent matters such as patchwork and repair of roads damaged by recent rainfall, clearing sewage blockages, identifying vending zones, tackling illegal parking, ensuring an uninterrupted supply of clean drinking water, and improving garbage collection. Fixing faulty streetlights and imposing fines for delays in property mutation are also on the list. The meeting comes at a time when residents in several zones have raised complaints about deteriorating road conditions and poor civic amenities. Officials said the LMC aims to balance symbolic gestures like road naming with practical measures to address daily urban challenges.
News18
2 hours ago
- News18
UP govt to mark 2nd National Space Day in schools on Aug 23
Agency: Last Updated: Lucknow, Aug 21 (PTI) To inspire the young generation towards science and technology by celebrating India's space achievements, the second National Space Day will be celebrated on August 23 across schools in Uttar Pradesh, an official statement issued here on Thursday said. To mark the occasion, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) will launch a new module titled 'India – A Rising Space Power', while UP government-run primary, upper primary, composite and Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) schools will host special activities to engage students. Basic Education Minister Sandeep Singh said that India's steady progress in space science serves as a powerful inspiration for the younger generation. 'By introducing children to missions like Chandrayaan, Aditya-L1 and Gaganyaan, we can ignite their interest in space science and technology," he said. The government's effort is aimed at nurturing a spirit of research and innovation among students, while also giving fresh momentum to the Yogi government's vision of 'Holistic Education, Holistic Development', he said. The initiative aims to create curiosity and interest in space science and technology among children, encouraging them to pursue careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), the minister said, adding that schools will organise special assemblies, exhibitions, workshops and online/offline sessions with experts to achieve this. These include DIKSHA, NISHTHA, NCERT's website and the Bharat on the Moon portal, where space-related updates are regularly available. The NCERT has especially prepared a new age- and class-based module, 'India – A Rising Space Power', which will be launched on August 23. The module will be available on the National Digital Library and NCERT's official website. She further added that the government has already taken initiatives like smart classes, digital libraries, drone and robotics labs to promote innovation and technical education. PTI ABN ABN KSS KSS view comments First Published: August 21, 2025, 20:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Loading comments...
