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India Today
26-06-2025
- Science
- India Today
Shubhanshu Shukla to dock Dragon with Space Station: When and how to watch it LIVE
Following its successful launch on Wednesday, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket is on a trajectory to the International Space Station, flying 400 kilometers above Ax-4 mission, which carries an international crew including India's Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, marks a significant milestone in commercial human spaceflight and international Ax-4 crew launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 12:01 p.m. IST aboard a brand-new SpaceX Dragon capsule named 'Grace.'Liftoff of Ax-4! SpaceX (@SpaceX) June 25, 2025advertisementWHEN WILL AX-4 DOCKING HAPPEN? The Dragon spacecraft is set to dock the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) spacecraft with the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday, June 26, at approximately 4:30 p.m. spacecraft is scheduled to autonomously dock to the space-facing port of the ISS's Harmony mission's crew includes Peggy Whitson, a veteran NASA astronaut commanding the flight, pilot Shubhanshu Shukla representing India, and mission specialists Sawosz Uznaski-Winiewski from Poland and Tibor Kapu from TO WATCH AX-4 DOCKING LIVE?Live coverage of the docking will begin on India Today Science around 2:00 p.m. IST on Thursday, allowing viewers worldwide to witness the crew's arrival and welcome mission marks the first time astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary have conducted a mission aboard the ISS in over 40 years, with Shukla being the first Indian to visit the ISS since Rakesh Sharma's 1984 their approximately two-week stay, the crew will conduct around 60 scientific experiments from 31 countries, covering fields such as human research, Earth observation, biological sciences, and technology mission also serves as a stepping stone toward Axiom Space's goal of developing the world's first commercial space docking follows a series of delays caused by weather, a leak in the Falcon 9 rocket, and concerns about a long-standing leak in the ISS's Russian Zvezda module. NASA and Roscosmos assessed the situation and deemed it safe to proceed with the mission, pointing to the strong international cooperation behind the endeavour.- Ends
India Today
05-06-2025
- Science
- India Today
Japan's ispace to attempt Moon landing tonight: When and how to watch touchdown
Japan's private aerospace company, ispace, will conduct a daring attempt to land its Resilience spacecraft on the spacecraft is targeting to land in the Mare Frigoris a.k.a Sea of Cold region in the lunar landing is scheduled for Thursday, June 6, 2025, at 12:47 am to Watch the Landing Live India Today Science will bring you all the updates of the landing live. You can follow it here. advertisementThe landing attempt will be streamed live by ispace, with coverage available in both Japanese and official livestream will begin about one hour before the scheduled touchdown, starting at 11:40 pm IST on June can watch the broadcast here: What to ExpectDuring the event, India Today Science will provide live updates as Resilience attempts its fully automated descent and coverage will include real-time insight into this critical phase of the mission as shared by ispace's mission control in successful, Resilience will become the first private Japanese lander to achieve a soft lunar landing. The mission is being closely watched as a milestone for commercial space exploration, especially after ispace's first attempt in 2023 ended in
India Today
04-06-2025
- General
- India Today
Parliament Monsoon session from July 21 to August 12
1:50 Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla took questions from India Today Science in a briefing to reveal what he is most excited about when he reaches the Space Station.
India Today
04-06-2025
- Science
- India Today
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will thank his mentor Rakesh Sharma in a special way
Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is all set to launch to the International Space Station on June 10 and he has a special way to honour the country's first astronaut Wing Commander Rakesh a media briefing, ahead of launch, Shukla said that he is carrying a surprise for Rakesh Sharma in space something personal that he will present to him after his am carrying a surprise for him in space — something personal that I will present to him upon my return. Understanding the challenges he (Rakesh Sharma) faced during his mission to space in 1984 has been a deeply humbling experience, and I carry his advice close to my heart." Shukla who calls Rakesh Sharma his mentor added, "I owe much of my inspiration and guidance to India's first astronaut, Rakesh Sharma. He has been a mentor in every sense, supporting me from the early stages of selection to the Ax-4 mission preparation. As a fellow IAF test pilot, he understands the physical and mental readiness this journey demands. Although he won't be traveling to US due to certain constraints, he has been with me every step of the way."advertisementThe Ax-4 astronauts are currently in quarantine as they prepare to launch to the ISS on a 14-day mission, where they will conduct over 60 experiments in microgravity. Shubhanshu Shukla will become the second Indian to go to space. (Photo: Axiom Space) Responding to a question from India Today Science about what he is most excited about he said, "One of the most exciting aspects of this mission is the opportunity to share my experience with students, educators, and members of the space industry. We have live sessions planned, including a special livestream with an Indian VIP, and from the academic and space sectors. If even one young mind is inspired to dream bigger and explore further, we will have succeeded in our mission."Originally scheduled for May 29 and then rescheduled to June 8, the mission—part of Axiom Space's Ax-4 programme—has now been pushed further due to operational adjustments and ongoing quarantine Watch
India Today
04-06-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Malaysia rejects Pakistan's 'Islamic nations' plea, welcomes Indian delegation
1:50 Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla took questions from India Today Science in a briefing to reveal what he is most excited about when he reaches the Space Station.
