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News18
16 hours ago
- Science
- News18
Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Shares Mesmerizing Glimpse Of Earth From ISS Observatory
Last Updated: Shubhanshu Shukla became the first Indian on the ISS, observing Earth from the Cupola Module. He docked with the ISS on June 26 as the mission pilot for Axiom-4. Indian government on Sunday shared a set of images showing Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who scripted history by becoming the first Indian on the International Space Station, observing the Earth from the space station. Group Captain Shukla participated in the mission as the pilot for Axiom Space's Ax-4 mission, which launched on 25 June 2025 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. He was accompanied by veteran American astronaut Peggy Whitson, Polish scientist Sławosz Uznański, and Hungarian astronaut Tibor Kapu. Following a 28-hour journey, the crew successfully docked with the International Space Station on 26 June. In the pictures shared on X, Shukla is seen seated on the edge of the ISS' 7-windowed Cupola Module with the Earth visible in the background. 'Gazing Down From The Space! Group Capt Shubhanshu Shukla enjoys the stunning panoramic view of Earth from the 7-windowed Cupola Module aboard the International Space Station. It's been a remarkable journey as he marks a week in orbit, representing India among the stars," the X post of MyGovIndia reads. Sudhanshu Shukla has now completed 10 days in space, advancing research critical to the future of long-duration space exploration. One major focuses was the myogenesis investigation, which examines how microgravity accelerates muscle atrophy. In the absence of gravity, astronauts experience rapid weakening of skeletal muscles, a phenomenon linked to molecular and cellular changes. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: July 06, 2025, 22:09 IST
Hindustan Times
17 hours ago
- Science
- Hindustan Times
Stunning images show Shubhanshu Shukla's view of Earth from ISS: ‘India among the stars'
A set of pictures released by the Indian government showed Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who scripted history by becoming the first Indian on the International Space Station, observing the Earth from the space station. Shubhanshu Shukla scripted history on being the first Indian astronaut on board ISS.(X/mygovindia) Shukla and three other crew members docked with the ISS on June 26 after a 28-hour journey around the Earth. Veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson is the mission commander, while Shukla is the mission pilot for the Axiom-4 mission. In the pictures shared online, Shukla is seen seated on the edge of the 7-windowed Cupola Module on the ISS with the Earth visible in the background. 'Gazing Down From The Space! Group Capt Shubhanshu Shukla enjoys the stunning panoramic view of Earth from the 7-windowed Cupola Module aboard the International Space Station. It's been a remarkable journey as he marks a week in orbit, representing India among the stars,' read the caption. Take a look at the pictures here: Shukla, who is the second Indian to go to space, spoke to PM Narendra Modi this week, describing India as he saw it from space. "When I saw India for the first time from space, it appeared much larger and grander than on the map. You can truly feel the sense of oneness; there are no borders, no lines. It feels as if this entire Earth is our home and we are all its citizens," he told the Prime Minister. When Shukla left Earth, PM Modi said that the Group Captain was carrying the wishes, hopes and aspirations of 1.4 billion Indians. "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 become the first Indian to go to theInternational Space Station. He carries with him the wishes, hopes and aspirations of 1.4 billion Indians. Wish him and theother astronauts all the success," he wrote on X.
Mint
18 hours ago
- Science
- Mint
Stunning visuals! Shubhanshu Shukla enjoys view of Earth from ISS
The government of India on Sunday released a set of pictures showing Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla observing the Earth from the International Space Station. He became the first Indian to be on the station. In the pictures shared online, Shukla is seen seated on the edge of the 7-windowed Cupola Module on the ISS with the Earth visible in the background. 'Gazing Down From The Space! Group Capt Shubhanshu Shukla enjoys the stunning panoramic view of Earth from the 7-windowed Cupola Module aboard the International Space Station. It's been a remarkable journey as he marks a week in orbit, representing India among the stars,' read the caption. Earlier on 26 June, Shukla and three other crew members docked with the ISS following a 28-hour journey around the Earth. As per the details, Shukla is on a 14-day scientific expedition on the ISS as part of the Axiom-4 mission, along with three other astronauts and led by veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson. Shukla is the second Indian to go to space. On Tuesday, Shukla is scheduled to interact with school students at ISRO's North East Space Application Centre (NESAC) from his orbital post on ISS via ham radio. The interaction is planned via a telebridge set up NESAC in Shillong, said the Amateur Radio on International Space Station (ARISS). Earlier on Friday, Shukla interacted with students at the U R Rao Satellite Centre in Bengaluru. On 4 June, Shubhanshu Shukla relished 'aam ras', 'gajar ka halwa', 'moong dal halwa' and delicacies from other countries after he completed a week on board the orbital lab. In a brief interaction with scientists at the URSC, Bengaluru over HAM radio connection, Shukla had said, "It was a good moment. We got food from different countries and got to share it with all the crew."
