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Business Standard
03-08-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Collaboration for future: Isro and India will benefit from Nasa
Artemis signup allows Isro and the fast-growing Indian aerospace sector to bid for Nasa tenders and the famously frugal Indian engineering sector could find opportunities there and pick up new skills Business Standard Editorial Comment Mumbai Listen to This Article The successful launch of the Nisar (Nasa-Isro Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre marks the second big mission where the two space agencies have joined hands, coming soon after gaganaut Shubhanshu Shukla travelled to the International Space Station on the Axiom 4 mission. This may be the precursor to more cooperation between the agencies, given that India in 2023 signed up for the Artemis Accords. The Artemis Accords provide a common set of principles for civil exploration and use of outer space. While both agencies benefit from cooperation, the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) may benefit
Yahoo
02-08-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
SpaceX Dragon carrying 4 astronauts zooms back to Earth
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. On July 15 2025, the four astronauts from the private Axiom-4 space mission splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California, concluding their two-week long stint aboard the International Space Station (ISS). To return from the space station to Earth, the crew hitched a ride on SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft. What is it? The Dragon spacecraft is SpaceX's workhorse for moving crew and cargo to the ISS in low-Earth orbit. It's large enough to hold seven crew members. In the photo the spacecraft is seen separating from its trunk as it returns to Earth. The streak is a plasma trail created by intense friction between Dragon's heat shield and atmospheric gases arising as the craft reenter's Earth's atmosphere, according to NASA. Where is it? The photo was taken aboard the ISS as the Crew Dragon reentered the atmosphere somewhere above Earth as it headed towards its Pacific Ocean splashdown. Why is it amazing? The Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission was a mission of firsts, as it sent the first astronauts from Hungary, India and Poland to the ISS, becoming the first ISS astronauts from their countries on the space station. Additionally, Ax-4 commander and NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson extended her record of cumulative days spent by an American in space to 695. At the ISS, the astronauts spent two weeks running various scientific studies in the microgravity atmosphere. However, their stay was extended by four days to achieve favorable orbital phasing for their return. They flew back to Earth on the SpaceX Dragon capsule before safely landing in the Pacific ocean. Want to learn more? You can read more about Axiom Space's private missions, the ISS, and SpaceX's spacecraft. Solve the daily Crossword
Hindustan Times
02-08-2025
- Science
- Hindustan Times
'Even phone felt heavy, dropped laptop': Shubhanshu Shukla on readjusting to life back on Earth after Axiom-4 mission
After a historic journey to the International Space Station aboard the Axiom-4 mission, Shubhanshu Shukla on Friday shared his experience of readjusting to life on Earth. He shared how even the mobile felt heavy, and he dropped a laptop, thinking it would float in space. Axiom 4 set off on its space journey from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida on June 25 and returned to Earth on July 15. (Axiom Space) Shukla and his Axiom-4 colleagues addressed a virtual press conference, sharing their experience of the 20-day mission, including the stay at the International Space Station, reported PTI "After 41 years, a Bharatiya returned to space. But this time, it was not a solitary leap; it was the beginning of India's second orbit. And this time, we are ready, not just to fly but to lead," Shukla said. Axiom 4 set off on its space journey from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida on June 25 and returned to Earth on July 15. It marked a historic moment for India, making Shubhanshu Shukla the second Indian to travel to space after Rakesh Sharma in 1984. Lucknow-born astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla said that the moment that stood out for him was when he spoke to the "Prime Minister of Bharat" with a flag floating behind him on June 28. Shukla described it as a moment of India's re-entry into the conversation as an equal participant. Phone felt heavy, dropped laptop He also shared his experience with adjusting to the gravity of Earth, recalling how he felt the phone was heavy in his hand when asked for a picture. He said that the phone we held all day long now felt heavy. Sharing another incident, he told how he dropped his laptop on the side of the bed, thinking it would float. 'I dropped my laptop, thinking that it would float right next to me. Thankfully, the floor was carpeted, so there was no damage done," Shukla said further. Talking about the mission itself, Shukla said that it exceeded his expectations and he learned a lot, which would help him in the upcoming Gaganyaan mission of India. He described his role in the mission not just as a spacefarer but as a "messenger showing what's possible". Shukla, who is expected to return to India in mid-August, said that he did all the homework that PM Modi had asked him to do on the space station. This included documenting everything on the mission. He said that he has documented everything and is excited to share all that. 'I am confident that all that knowledge is going to prove extremely useful and crucial for our own Gaganyaan mission," he added. Talking about the reason behind these space missions, Shukla said that the primary reason is to inspire the younger generation and to get them to believe that they can be explorers as well. The success of this mission, according to Shukla, was visible as children already started asking how to become astronauts. (With PTI inputs)
India Today
25-07-2025
- Science
- India Today
Earth has no borders from space: Shubhanshu Shukla features in new NCERT textbook
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to visit the International Space Station (ISS), has been featured in the newly published NCERT Class 5 Environmental Studies textbook titled 'Our Wondrous World.'A stirring excerpt from his 18-day Axiom4 mission is included in the chapter 'Earth, Our Shared Home', highlighting a powerful message of planetary a conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Shukla described his view of the Earth from space, saying: 'After seeing Earth from outside, the first thought that came to mind was that Earth looks completely one; no border is visible from outside. It seems that no border exists, no state exists, no countries exist. We all are part of humanity, and the Earth is our one home, and all of us are in it.'advertisement This quote aims to help young learners embrace global citizenship and empathy for the PEDAGOGY BEHIND THE TEXTBOOKOur Wondrous World is part of NCERT's 'The World Around Us' series and reflects the holistic educational vision of NEP integrates Science, Social Science, and Environmental Studies in a narrative that promotes ethical reasoning, environmental awareness, and experiential textbook includes chapters introducing innovations like DIGIPIN, a 10character digital address code system, to make geography and location mapping also guides students with practical content such as flood safety tips, health hygiene, food preservation techniques, and microbial concepts, enhancing life skills DIVERSITY AND INTERACTIVE LEARNINGBeyond scientific topics, Our Wondrous World celebrates India's diversity through chapters on cultural symbols, regional dance, national heroes, and unique places such as Majuli Island, the Sundarbans, and Hiware elements like nature walks, model making, journal writing, and interviews encourage students to observe, hypothesise, experiment, and conclude, fostering a foundation for scientific UNITY AND ENQUIRY AMONG YOUNG LEARNERSFeaturing Shukla's message underscores the textbook's mission to nurture young minds to think beyond borders. In the aftermath of India's growing presence in space science -- marked by Shukla's return on July15 -- this inclusion bridges modern achievements with ethical and global Class5 textbook offers an essential template for integrating real-world insights, national pride, and globe-centered thinking into early education -- guiding students to see their planet as a shared home without divisions.- Ends
NDTV
24-07-2025
- Science
- NDTV
Shubhanshu Shukla Shares His Astrophotography Journey: "Over Time We Got Better"
Shubhanshu Shukla, one of the four Indian Gaganyatris who recently returned from the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom 4 mission, has shared impressive images of the Orion Nebula. Posted on his newly created X (formerly Twitter) account, the photographs were captured from his rooftop in Bengaluru. The images show close-up views of the Orion Nebula, with the Horsehead Nebula clearly visible in the centre. The photographs clicked on the station take some time to received, verified and cleared because of the multiple space agencies involved. While I wait for them I wanted to share an astrophotography story. I started into astrophotography upon returning to India after my first leg… — Shubhanshu Shukla (@gagan_shux) July 24, 2025 Shukla, who is currently undergoing medical evaluations and post-mission recovery, began astrophotography after returning from training in Star City, Russia. He revealed that he often spent free time in the Cupola (a panoramic viewing module on the ISS) capturing views of Earth and outer space. He has promised to release more images and videos taken during his stay in space. These include footage of scientific experiments conducted in microgravity, which ISRO plans to use for educational outreach. The Axiom 4 mission, which included international participation, is seen as a key milestone for ISRO's human spaceflight program, Gaganyaan. The experience gained will support future missions and help ISRO refine its procedures. ISRO is currently preparing for its first uncrewed Gaganyaan flight, expected by the end of 2025, followed by its first crewed mission in 2027.
