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The Hindu
2 hours ago
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- The Hindu
Group Captain Shukla extracted in stable condition from capsule, undergoing post-mission medical evaluation: ISRO
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Tuesday (July 15, 2025) said that Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla was undergoing a structured post-mission medical evaluation and recovery protocol under the supervision of Axiom Space and ISRO flight surgeons. 'The capsule was recovered promptly by SpaceX's recovery teams, and Shukla was extracted in stable condition,' ISRO said. Axiom-4 splashdown: Follow LIVE updates on July 15, 2025 It added that Mr. Shukla's post-mission medical evaluation and recovery protocol would span seven days. 'The post-mission medical evaluation and recovery protocol includes cardiovascular assessments, musculoskeletal tests, and psychological debriefs aimed at ensuring full physiological recovery and data capture for future missions,' the space agency said. As part of India's participation in Axiom-04, a dedicated ISRO high-level delegation and a Mission Operations Team were deployed to Kennedy Space Centre, Florida, ahead of the launch. Later, both teams moved to the Johnson Space Centre, Houston, to join in the docking operations. The Mission operations team continued to stay there, gaining invaluable first-hand experience in managing human spaceflight operations. 'The team was embedded alongside NASA and Axiom flight controllers, participating in real-time decision-making, telemetry tracking, crew timeline management, and health monitoring of both the astronaut and the science payloads. This exposure provided critical insights into international crewed mission coordination, emergency response protocols, and the complexities of orbital operations,' ISRO said. It further said that this collaborative mission would serve as a vital stepping stone in building India's own crewed mission operations infrastructure, enhancing readiness for future indigenous human spaceflight programs such as Gaganyaan and the Bharatiya Antariksha Station (Indian Space Station).
Economic Times
4 hours ago
- Science
- Economic Times
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla back on terra firma after 18-day space expedition
Agencies Axiom-4 mission crew members: Commander Peggy Whitson. Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla 'Shux', Mission Specialist Sławosz 'Suave' Uznański-Wiśniewski, and Mission Specialist Tibor Kapu along with Expedition 73 crew.(Source: After 18 days in space, Group Captain and astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla experienced gravity again on Tuesday. Stepping out of the Dragon capsule with a grin and the Indian flag on his shoulder, Shukla, or Shux, became the second Indian to travel to space and the first to enter the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission. The SpaceX Dragon capsule carrying pilot Shukla and three other crew members, mission commander Peggy Whitson and project astronauts Tibor Kapu and Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski, splashed down off the coast of San Diego, California, at approximately 3:02 pm IST on July 15. The return journey from the ISS to splashdown lasted 22.5 hours. The Ax-4 mission, seen as a precursor to the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) upcoming Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme, saw Shukla conduct seven microgravity experiments aboard the ISS, a first for an Indian national. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, welcoming Shukla's return to earth, said, 'As India's first astronaut to have visited the International Space Station, he has inspired a billion dreams through his dedication, courage, and pioneering spirit.' The PM, who also holds the portfolio of space, added that the mission's success marked 'another milestone towards our own Human Space Flight Mission - Gaganyaan.'Shukla, along with his crew members, will spend seven days in a rehabilitation programme. Medical evaluations will be conducted, covering physical fitness, balance, reflexes, cardiovascular functions, and immune response. The astronauts will be debriefed about the mission experience and research experiments. The data will help the partner nations plan future collaborative space missions. Experts say extended exposure to microgravity can lead to temporary bone loss, muscle weakening, and changes in how fluids move through the body. This can affect everything from blood circulation to organ function. NASA specialists noted that astronauts often return with symptoms like swollen faces, thinner legs, changes in vision, and even a slight increase in height during their time in orbit. ISRO, in a statement earlier, said, 'Gaganyatri Shubhanshu Shukla has successfully completed all seven microgravity experiments and other planned activities, achieving significant milestones in the mission.'The space agency said all planned experiments were successfully completed. These included studies on Indian strains of tardigrades (to observe how microorganisms behave in microgravity), myogenesis (muscle cell development), sprouting of methi and moong seeds, performance of cyanobacteria and microalgae (photosynthetic microbes) and the response of crop seeds in space were recorded. ISRO also sent a 'Voyager Display' experiment, which tested how electronic screens function in microgravity. It was named after NASA's Voyager 1 and 2 to the media, Jitendra Singh, minister of state for science and technology, said Shux will hold discussions with ISRO experts and undergo debriefings with Axiom Space, SpaceX, and NASA. He added that the experiments conducted will be of relevance for the whole world. The astronaut is expected to be back in New Delhi on August 17."Bharat today finds an enduring Space in the world of Space!" Singh wrote on Ax-4 was launched from Kennedy Space Centre on June 25, during which astronauts from India, Hungary, and Poland, along with NASA veteran Whitson, conducted about 60 scientific experiments. Elevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea. Rumblings at the top of Ola Electric The hybrid vs. EV rivalry: Why Maruti and Mahindra pull in different directions. What's best? How Safexpress bootstrapped its way to build India's largest PTL Express business Zee promoters have a new challenge to navigate. And it's not about funding or Sebi probe. Newton vs. industry: Inside new norms that want your car to be more fuel-efficient Stock Radar: UltraTech Cements hit a fresh record high in July; what should investors do – book profits or buy the dip? F&O Radar | Deploy Bear Put Spread in Nifty to gain from index correction Weekly Top Picks: These stocks scored 10 on 10 on Stock Reports Plus
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Science
- Time of India
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla back on terra firma after 18-day space expedition
After 18 days in space, Group Captain and astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla experienced gravity again on Tuesday. Stepping out of the Dragon capsule with a grin and the Indian flag on his shoulder, Shukla, or Shux, became the second Indian to travel to space and the first to enter the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) SpaceX Dragon capsule carrying pilot Shukla and three other crew members, mission commander Peggy Whitson and project astronauts Tibor Kapu and Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski, splashed down off the coast of San Diego, California, at approximately 3:02 pm IST on July 15. The return journey from the ISS to splashdown lasted 22.5 Ax-4 mission, seen as a precursor to the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) upcoming Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme, saw Shukla conduct seven microgravity experiments aboard the ISS, a first for an Indian Minister Narendra Modi, welcoming Shukla's return to earth, said, 'As India's first astronaut to have visited the International Space Station, he has inspired a billion dreams through his dedication, courage, and pioneering spirit.' The PM, who also holds the portfolio of space, added that the mission's success marked 'another milestone towards our own Human Space Flight Mission - Gaganyaan.'Shukla, along with his crew members, will spend seven days in a rehabilitation programme. Medical evaluations will be conducted, covering physical fitness, balance, reflexes, cardiovascular functions, and immune response. The astronauts will be debriefed about the mission experience and research experiments. The data will help the partner nations plan future collaborative space say extended exposure to microgravity can lead to temporary bone loss, muscle weakening, and changes in how fluids move through the body. This can affect everything from blood circulation to organ function. NASA specialists noted that astronauts often return with symptoms like swollen faces, thinner legs, changes in vision, and even a slight increase in height during their time in in a statement earlier, said, 'Gaganyatri Shubhanshu Shukla has successfully completed all seven microgravity experiments and other planned activities, achieving significant milestones in the mission.'The space agency said all planned experiments were successfully completed. These included studies on Indian strains of tardigrades (to observe how microorganisms behave in microgravity), myogenesis (muscle cell development), sprouting of methi and moong seeds, performance of cyanobacteria and microalgae (photosynthetic microbes) and the response of crop seeds in space were recorded. ISRO also sent a 'Voyager Display' experiment, which tested how electronic screens function in microgravity. It was named after NASA's Voyager 1 and 2 to the media, Jitendra Singh, minister of state for science and technology, said Shux will hold discussions with ISRO experts and undergo debriefings with Axiom Space, SpaceX, and NASA. He added that the experiments conducted will be of relevance for the whole world. The astronaut is expected to be back in New Delhi on August 17."Bharat today finds an enduring Space in the world of Space!" Singh wrote on Ax-4 was launched from Kennedy Space Centre on June 25, during which astronauts from India, Hungary, and Poland, along with NASA veteran Whitson, conducted about 60 scientific experiments.
Indian Express
5 hours ago
- Science
- Indian Express
Shubhanshu Shukla to return to India by August 17: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who returned to Earth after an 18-day stay aboard the International Space Station as part of Axiom-4 mission, will return home by August 17 following a list of post-mission procedures, Union minister Jitendra Singh told the media on Tuesday. The Minister of Science and Technology said that there are certain standard operating procedures (SOPs) in the rehabilitation, debriefing sessions and a series of discussions with an Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) team. SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft carrying the Axiom-4 crew splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the San Diego coast on Tuesday at 3.01 pm (IST). Shukla conducted seven microgravity experiments, among other tasks, in the orbital laboratory. These included research on Indian strain of Tardigrades, Myogenesis, Sprouting of methi and moong seeds, Cyanobacteria, Microalgae, Crop seeds, and the Voyager Display. Singh said that these experiments will be vital not just for Indians but for all of humanity. With this mission Shukla became the second Indian national to travel to space after Rakesh Sharma's 1984 mission and the first to step into the ISS. He spent 20 days in orbit, making his stay in space the longest for an Indian astronaut. (With PTI inputs)
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First Post
7 hours ago
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- First Post
'Spent sleepless nights...': Shubhanshu Shukla back safe, Isro chief says Gaganyan next
The Isro chief added that they have gained a lot of input that will help them advance in areas like space research, health, and more, highlighting the mission's broader impact on India's space ambitions read more India is buzzing with pride as astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and his three crewmates safely returned to Earth on Tuesday (July 15), a moment Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman V. Narayanan called 'big' for the country. Reflecting on the mission's rocky start, Narayanan admitted to Network 18 that a liquid oxygen leak in the Falcon 9 rocket kept him up at night. I 'spent sleepless nights" when the leak hit the vehicle, he said. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'It's a big moment for India. I spent sleepless nights when there was a leak in the vehicle," he said. When asked how Shukla's mission boosts India's space programme, Narayanan explained that it's a big step forward. Narayanan also shared that the Axiom-4 mission has provided key insights for India's Gaganyaan program. He added that they have gained a lot of input that will help them advance in areas like space research, health, and more, highlighting the mission's broader impact on India's space ambitions. Shukla and his Axiom-4 team splashed down off the California coast at 3:01 pm IST on Tuesday, wrapping up nearly three weeks in space. The Dragon spacecraft, carrying the crew, undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) on Monday after an 18-day mission. The Axiom-4 mission, which took four astronauts to the ISS, faced multiple delays due to rocket issues. A liquid oxygen leak was found during pre-launch checks, and while SpaceX initially thought they could fix it quickly, they ultimately postponed the launch to ensure proper repairs. On June 25, Shukla, along with Commander Peggy Whitson, Mission Specialist Slawosz 'Suave' Uznanski-Wisniewski, and Tibor Kapu, finally blasted off from Florida. Shukla's journey is a historic milestone—he's the first Indian to visit the ISS and the second Indian in space, following Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma's 1984 flight. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD His mission has cemented India's growing presence in the global space race, and the nation is celebrating its latest space hero. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Shukla upon his safe return, saying he has inspired 'a billion dreams through his dedication, courage and pioneering spirit'. 'I join the nation in welcoming Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla as he returns to Earth from his historic mission to Space. As India's first astronaut to have visited International Space Station, he has inspired a billion dreams through his dedication, courage and pioneering spirit. It marks another milestone towards our own Human Space Flight Mission - Gaganyaan,' Modi wrote on X.
