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India.com
a day ago
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- India.com
Rs 85,33,82,00,000 for one suit... this much money will end poverty in Pakistan, the suit is for....
Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla prepares to join Axiom Space's fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, set to launch on June 8. Shukla is set to become the first astronaut from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to visit the station as part of a joint effort between NASA and the Indian space agency. He will also be India's second national astronaut to go to space since 1984. Rakesh Sharma earned the distinction of being the first Indian to go to space on board Russia's Soyuz spacecraft in IAF pilot who is among the astronauts chosen for ISRO's Gaganyaan mission, India's first human space flight, was promoted to group captain in March 2024. He has 2,000 flight hours on various aircraft, including the Su-30 MKI, MiG-21, MiG-29, Jaguar, Hawk, Dornier, and the An-32. Special suits are made for astronauts, which are quite expensive. Going by the media reports, NASA's spacesuits can cost anywhere between 10 million to 22 million dollars, depending on the model and features included. One of the key features of the suits is to protect astronauts from the harsh environment of space. At present, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration is developing the new xEMU suit, which is reportedly slated to cost about 1 billion dollars (around 8,355 crore rupees). Surprisingly, this price is due to the advanced technology used in the suit, designed to keep astronauts safe during long missions. Highlighting an example, the spacesuits used by NASA during the Apollo missions in 1974 were reported to cost between $15 million and $22 million each. If adjusted for inflation, this equates to approximately $83 million to $122 million in today's dollars. One of the key functionalities of the spacesuit is to protect astronauts in extreme conditions: both very hot and very cold. It can function in temperatures ranging from -150°C to +120°C. In addition, the suit protects astronauts from harmful radiation and tiny space debris. Not only for protection, but space suits include systems for oxygen supply, temperature regulation, and carbon dioxide removal. All these features require advanced materials and specialized technology. Therefore, these suits are so expensive. It also protects astronauts from the vacuum of space, as well as harmful radiation from the Sun and other celestial bodies.
India Today
a day ago
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- India Today
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's father has a message for his son
A wave of pride and jubilation has swept through Lucknow as Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla gears up to embark on a historic journey to the International Space Station (ISS) with Axiom Space's fourth private astronaut mission, scheduled for launch on June Captain Shukla, who will become the first astronaut from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to visit the ISS, is set to make history as India's second national astronaut in space since Rakesh Sharma's iconic 1984 Ax-4 mission, a joint effort between NASA, ISRO, and the European Space Agency (ESA), marks a significant milestone in India's growing role in international space exploration. The excitement is palpable in Shukla's hometown. His father, Shambhu Dayal Shukla, expressed immense pride and gratitude, stating, 'We are delighted. Now, his goal has been achieved. He has been preparing for this since 2019. I wish this mission to be successful. It is a matter of pride for the nation.'He also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for their Shukla, the astronaut's mother, highlighted the crucial role of family support, especially from Shukla's wife. 'It is a big achievement. We are proud of him. Our daughter-in-law has supported him a lot. He could not have done this without her support,' she to group captain in March 2024, Shukla is an accomplished IAF pilot with over 2,000 flight hours on a range of aircraft. He is also among the astronauts selected for ISRO's upcoming Gaganyaan mission, India's first human spaceflight program. Promoted to group captain in March 2024, Shukla is an accomplished IAF pilot with over 2,000 flight hours. (Photo: Axiom Space) Joining Shukla on the Ax-4 mission are ESA project astronaut Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski of Poland, Tibor Kapu of Hungary, and mission commander Peggy Whitson, a veteran NASA crew will conduct nearly 60 scientific investigations from 31 countries, with ISRO spearheading transformative research in collaboration with NASA and the countdown begins, Lucknow and the nation watch with pride, hopeful for another triumphant chapter in India's space Watch
India Gazette
2 days ago
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- India Gazette
"We are delighted": Parents express joy as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla gears up for Space mission
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 29 (ANI): A wave of joy has swept through Lucknow as Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla prepares to join Axiom Space's fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, set to launch on June 8. Expressing their happiness, Group Captain Shukla's parents shared their excitement about their son's upcoming journey to space. His father, Shambhu Dayal Shukla, extended his best wishes for the successful completion of the mission. 'We are delighted. Now, his goal has been achieved. He has been preparing for this since 2019. The mission will start on June 8. I wish this mission to be successful. It is a matter of pride for the nation. He is ready. He will complete his mission. I thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. It is possible because of their help,' Shambhu Dayal said, expressing his gratitude for the help from the government. His mother, Asha Shukla, credited her daughter-in-law and Captain Shukla's wife for her role in this achievement. 'It is a big achievement. We are proud of him. We wish him all the best and success. Our daughter-in-law has supported him a lot. He could not have done this without her support. That's the reason he achieved this success. We are thankful to the CM,' Asha Shukla said. Shukla is set to become the first astronaut from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to visit the station as part of a joint effort between NASA and the Indian space agency. He will also be India's second national astronaut to go to space since 1984. Rakesh Sharma earned the distinction of being the first Indian to go to space on board Russia's Soyuz spacecraft in 1984. The IAF pilot who is among the astronauts chosen for ISRO's Gaganyaan mission, India's first human space flight, was promoted to group captain in March 2024. He has 2,000 flight hours on various aircraft, including the Su-30 MKI, MiG-21, MiG-29, Jaguar, Hawk, Dornier, and the An-32. Apart from Shukla, the Ax-4 mission also carries two mission specialists - European Space Agency (ESA) project astronaut Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary to stay aboard the space station. Peggy Whitson, former NASA astronaut and director of human spaceflight at Axiom Space, will command the commercial mission. Shukla and his three other crewmates will carry nearly 60 science investigations from 31 countries worldwide during their stay aboard the ISS. ISRO is spearheading transformative research on Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), in collaboration with NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA). (ANI)
NDTV
2 days ago
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- NDTV
"Delighted": Parents Overjoyed As Shubhanshu Shukla Prepares For Space Mission
Lucknow: A wave of joy has swept through Lucknow as Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla prepares to join Axiom Space's fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, set to launch on June 8. Expressing their happiness, Group Captain Shukla's parents shared their excitement about their son's upcoming journey to space. His father, Shambhu Dayal Shukla, extended his best wishes for the successful completion of the mission. "We are delighted. Now, his goal has been achieved. He has been preparing for this since 2019. The mission will start on June 8. I wish this mission to be successful. It is a matter of pride for the nation. He is ready. He will complete his mission. I thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. It is possible because of their help," Shambhu Dayal said, expressing his gratitude for the help from the government. His mother, Asha Shukla, credited her daughter-in-law and Captain Shukla's wife for her role in this achievement. "It is a big achievement. We are proud of him. We wish him all the best and success. Our daughter-in-law has supported him a lot. He could not have done this without her support. That's the reason he achieved this success. We are thankful to the CM," Asha Shukla said. Mr Shukla is set to become the first astronaut from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to visit the station as part of a joint effort between NASA and the Indian space agency. He will also be India's second national astronaut to go to space since 1984. Rakesh Sharma earned the distinction of being the first Indian to go to space on board Russia's Soyuz spacecraft in 1984. The IAF pilot who is among the astronauts chosen for ISRO's Gaganyaan mission, India's first human space flight, was promoted to group captain in March 2024. He has 2,000 flight hours on various aircraft, including the Su-30 MKI, MiG-21, MiG-29, Jaguar, Hawk, Dornier, and the An-32. Apart from Mr Shukla, the Ax-4 mission also carries two mission specialists - European Space Agency (ESA) project astronaut Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary to stay aboard the space station. Peggy Whitson, former NASA astronaut and director of human spaceflight at Axiom Space, will command the commercial mission. Mr Shukla and his three other crewmates will carry nearly 60 science investigations from 31 countries worldwide during their stay aboard the ISS. ISRO is spearheading transformative research on Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), in collaboration with NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA).
Hans India
4 days ago
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- Hans India
Breaking Barriers: India's Bold Leap in Space Exploration
ISRO's amazing journey can be described by the expression "Sky is not the limit." Since its beginning the program has evolved to become one of the most innovative and economically efficient space ventures. Chandrayaan to Gaganyan Journey The Indian Space Research Organisation initiated the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission on December 30 with docking planned for January 9. The agency plans to send the navigation satellite NVS-02 to space aboard a GSLV rocket during this month. The Gaganyaan uncrewed module launch alongside the US commercial satellite launch using ISRO's Mark III vehicle are in preparation at Sriharikota. Water molecules discovered on the lunar surface have revolutionized our knowledge of the lunar geography. ISRO kept up the good work by launching Chandrayaan-2 in July of this year. The mission consisted of three major elements comprising an orbiter as well as an orbiter, the Vikram Lander and Pragyan rover. The lander was hit by a crash on its descent, however the orbiter continues to operate and transmits valuable data to Earth. The organization has had several great leaders in the past. Being a member of this organization feels like a tremendous stroke of fortune to me. ISRO has entered a successful period according to his statement. The PSLV-C61/EOS-09 mission failure was an exceptional event in ISRO's history according to Narayanan. India was joined by China, the US, Russia and China as the fourth country to achieve a lunar soft landing, and was the first country to make this happen in the moon's difficult south Polar region. The area hosts permanently shadowed craters which scientists believe could contain ice deposits making it a zone of major scientific interest. Gaganyaan: India's Human Spaceflight Mission Robotic missions, such as Chandrayaan or Mangalyaan (India's 2013. Mars spacecraft) have shown ISRO's technology capability, Gaganyaan represents a giant leap for India's Gaganyaan mission is aimed at launching Indian astronauts dubbed Vyomanauts into low Earth orbit with an in-house spacecraft. The mission represents India's debut into the exclusive circle of countries that conduct human spaceflight missions along with the United States, Russia, and China. ISRO has established the program as its top priority even after experiencing multiple delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and technical problems. By 2025 the Indian space program has achieved significant progress with the spacecraft design completed and both crew module and life-support systems tested through advanced trials alongside established plans for uncrewed test flights before the 2026 crewed mission. Through the Gaganyaan mission ISRO will showcase their human spaceflight abilities while establishing a foundation for future complex projects like space stations and human interplanetary exploration. Strategic and Commercial Implications India's space ambitions encompass more than scientific exploration as they hold important strategic and economic significance. National security requirements and weather forecasting along with agricultural planning and disaster management initiatives now increasingly depend on space technology within the country. India's affordable satellite launch capacity has turned it into the go-to option for deploying small and medium-sized satellites globally. The establishment of IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center) alongside the transformation of NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) into ISRO's commercial division represents a strategic effort to bring private entities into the Indian space sector. Skyroot Aerospace and Agnikul Cosmos are building domestic launch vehicles which indicate a budding private space economy. India is becoming more active in participating in global space missions. The government has joined forces with NASA to support the NISAR mission which is a collaborative The Road Ahead India's space program is set for unprecedented advancements in the future. ISRO is preparing to send missions to Venus and extend its exploration efforts on Mars. India's strategic space roadmap now includes real plans for constructing a space station by the 2030s and making contributions to lunar bases and interplanetary travel. India demonstrates through successful space missions with reduced budgets that space exploration can be cost-effective. Frugal innovation stands as a national strength for India while simultaneously serving as a global example. Conclusion India's space journey stands out as a resilient and visionary pursuit that includes lunar exploration and human spaceflight planning. Under ISRO leadership and the growing participation of private industry India is moving beyond celestial ambitions to emerge as a key player in the field of space exploration.
