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United News of India
10 hours ago
- Science
- United News of India
PM welcomes successful launch of Axiom-4 space mission
New Delhi, June 25 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today welcomed the successful launch of the Axiom-4 Space Mission carrying astronauts from India, Hungary, Poland and the US and said Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla carries with him wishes, hopes and aspirations of 1.4 billion Indians. The Prime Minister said Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is on the way to becoming the first Indian to go to International Space Station. 'We welcome the successful launch of the Space Mission carrying astronauts from India, Hungary, Poland and the US. The Indian Astronaut, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is on the way to becoming the first Indian to go to International Space Station. He carries with him the wishes, hopes and aspirations of 1.4 billion Indians,'' the Prime Minister tweeted. The Axiom-4 Mission piloted by the decorated Indian astronaut Group Captain Shukla, along with three other crew members to the International Space Station (ISS) for a 14-day experiment, lifted off from Kennedy Space Centre Florida at 12.01 pm IST (02.31 EDT). After about a 28 hour flight duration, the four crew members will dock at ISS at 7.00 am tomorrow. The Mission, in association with NASA, will herald a new milestone in India's space journey paving way for exploring new horizons. UNI RB GNK 1432
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Axiom-4 mission carrying Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to International Space Station to launch on May 29
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla NEW DELHI: The Axiom-4 Space Mission, which will carry Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla along with three other crew members, is scheduled to be launched on May 29, according to a spokesperson. The announcement was made by the Axiom Space at a press conference on Tuesday. This mission is expected to mark a significant milestone in India's space exploration efforts, with Shukla becoming a part of the international team of astronauts embarking on this mission. Captain Shubhanshu Shukla from the Indian Air Force is all set to become the first Indian to visit the International Space Station (ISS). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Tech Is Replacing Traditional Air Conditioners in 2025 Chill Mate Read More Undo Rakesh Sharma's iconic spaceflight onboard Russia's Soyuz spacecraft was four decades ago — now, Shubhanshu Shukla is set to follow as he heads to space aboard Axiom-4. Other crew members Accompanying Shubhanshu Shukla on the Axiom-4 space mission will be Sławosz Uznański from Poland, who will become the second Polish astronaut since 1978, and Tibor Kapu from Hungary, the second Hungarian astronaut since 1980. The mission will be commanded by Peggy Whitson, a veteran American astronaut who already holds the record for the longest cumulative time spent in space by any American and will now lead her second commercial human spaceflight.
Hindustan Times
29-04-2025
- Science
- Hindustan Times
Axiom-4 Mission, carrying India's Shubhanshu Shukla, to launch on May 29
Axiom-4 Space Mission, carrying Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and three others, will be launched on May 29, reported PTI news agency, citing a spokesperson.
