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The Hindu
10 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Shubhanshu Shukla meets PM Modi; gifts tri-colour that travelled to space
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (August 18, 2025) met Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who became the first Indian astronaut to travel to the International Space Station (ISS). Mr. Shukla, who was part of the Axiom-4 commercial mission to the ISS from June 25-July 15, met the Prime Minister at his Lok Kalyan Marg residence. Mr. Modi welcomed Mr. Shukla, who was wearing an ISRO astronaut's jacket, with a warm hug and walked with him with his arm on the astronaut's shoulder. Mr. Shukla gifted the Prime Minister the mission patch of the Axiom-4 mission and the Indian tricolour that he had taken with him to the ISS. This Indian tricolour was fluttering in the background on the ISS when Mr. Shukla interacted with Modi on June 29. "Had a great interaction with Shubhanshu Shukla. We discussed a wide range of subjects including his experiences in space, progress in science & technology as well as India's ambitious Gaganyaan mission. India is proud of his feat," Mr. Modi said in a post on X. The Lucknow-born astronaut was also seen showing pictures he had taken from the ISS on a tablet computer to Prime Minister Modi. Mr. Shukla was part of the Axiom-4 private space mission that lifted off from Florida on June 25 and docked at the International Space Station on June 26. He returned to Earth on 15 July. The Prime Minister interacted with Mr. Shukla on June 29 in the initial days of the Axiom-4 mission that had docked at the ISS. He had also asked the astronaut to document his learning, training and stay at the International Space Station that would help India's future missions, including Gaganyaan. Mr. Shukla returned to India on Sunday (August 17, 2025). In a press interaction earlier this month, Shukla said that he had fulfilled the task entrusted to him by Prime Minister Modi to document every aspect of his mission for the benefit of India's upcoming Gaganyaan programme. "I remember very well the homework given to me by the prime minister. And I completed it very well. I am very excited to come back and share it with you all. I am confident that all that knowledge is going to prove extremely useful and crucial for us, for our own Gaganyaan mission," Mr. Shukla said on August 1. Along with three other astronauts — Peggy Whitson (U.S.), Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski (Poland), and Tibor Kapu (Hungary) -- Shukla conducted over 60 experiments and 20 outreach sessions during the 20-day Axiom-4 mission.
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Business Standard
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
PM Modi meets astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla after historic space mission
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla who became the first Indian astronaut to travel to the International Space Station (ISS). Shukla, who was part of the Axiom-4 commercial mission to the ISS from June 25-July 15, met the prime minister at his Lok Kalyan Marg residence. Modi welcomed Shukla, who was wearing an ISRO astronaut's jacket, with a warm hug and walked with him with his arm on the astronaut's shoulder. VIDEO | Prime Minister Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) meets Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, his official residence in Delhi. (Source: Third Party) (Full video available on PTI Videos - — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 18, 2025 Shukla also gifted the prime minister the mission patch of the Axiom-4 mission. The Lucknow-born astronaut also shared pictures he had taken from the ISS with Modi. Shukla was part of the Axiom-4 private space mission that lifted off from Florida on June 25 and docked at the International Space Station on June 26. He returned to Earth on 15 July. Shukla returned to India on Sunday. Along with three other astronauts -- Peggy Whitson (US), Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski (Poland), and Tibor Kapu (Hungary) -- Shukla conducted over 60 experiments and 20 outreach sessions during the 18-day mission.
Deccan Herald
15-07-2025
- Science
- Deccan Herald
Shubhanshu Shukla likely to return to India by August 17
The Lucknow-born astronaut, who along with three others returned on earth on Tuesday, after spending 18 days at the International Space Station.
Deccan Herald
15-07-2025
- Science
- Deccan Herald
Shubhanshu Shukla and crew return to Earth after 18 day-space sojourn: All you need to know
In a historic moment for Indian and the world, Lucknow-born Shubhanshu Shukla, with his other crew members, splashed down to Earth on Tuesday. Here's everything you need to know about the big day. From details about the timing of landing to the prayers being recited at Shukla's home, we have you covered. .On Monday, the spacecraft exited the 'keep out sphere', a 200 metre line around the space station, capping a 22.5-hour journey after an 18-day stay. As the crew undocked, mission commander Peggy Whitson radioed 'Godspeed' and hoped for a safe return to Earth. The spacecraft splashed down at 3:01 pm IST off the California coast. It was hauled up on a special recovery ship for the astronauts to be brought out from the with Shukla, astronauts Peggy Whitson, Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski, and Tibor Kapu also family and the entire internet prayed for the success of the commercial Axiom-4 mission and the safe return of the astronauts. Asha and Shambhu Shukla, parents of the group captain, told news agency ANI that the family was excited to know about the spacecraft's return. She also mentioned that they are praying and reciting hymns for a smooth landing and completion of the mission. .Time for feasts, farewells for Shubhanshu Shukla, Axiom-4 astronauts .It was on June 25 this year that the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) proudly launched the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-04). However, it was originally scheduled for June "Grace" by its crew, the newly commissioned capsule flown for Axiom-4 was launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral in Florida on June 25, making its debut as the fifth vehicle in SpaceX's Crew Dragon has became the second Indian astronaut to travel to space after Rakesh Sharma's 1984 odyssey. "Jaldi hi dharti pe mulaqat karte hai (we will meet on Earth soon)," Shukla said at the farewell ceremony onboard the ISS on Sunday.
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Business Standard
05-07-2025
- Health
- Business Standard
Shubhanshu Shukla explores bone health, radiation effects on the ISS
After a day off, astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and others from the Axiom-4 mission on Saturday studied how bones react to microgravity conditions, an experiment that could lead to better treatment of osteoporosis on Earth. On the 10th flight day, Shukla also participated in an experiment to monitor radiation exposure on the International Space Station (ISS), which could help better protect astronauts on longer-duration space missions away from Earth. Lucknow-born Shukla (39) is part of a 14-day mission to the ISS conducted by Axiom Space. Shukla, who has the call sign "Shux", is the mission pilot, while veteran US astronaut Peggy Whitson is the commander of the mission. Hungarian Tibor Kapu and Polish astronaut Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski are mission specialists. "Shux deployed samples for the Space Micro Algae investigation. These tiny organisms might one day help sustain life in space, providing food, fuel, and even breathable air. But first, we need to understand how they grow and adapt in microgravity," Axiom Space said in a statement. The crew participated in the Bone on ISS experiment, providing insight on how bones deteriorate in space and how they recover once back on Earth. By analysing biological markers related to bone formation, inflammation and growth, researchers are building a digital twin -- a virtual model that can simulate how an astronaut's bones respond to spaceflight and recovery, Axiom Space said. "This personalised approach could revolutionise astronaut-health screening, allowing mission planners to predict skeletal risks and tailor countermeasures for each individual. Beyond space, the findings may also lead to better treatments for osteoporosis and other bone-related conditions here on Earth," it said. In a separate statement, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said Shukla successfully completed the microgravity experiment involving tardigrades on board the ISS. "The study focussed on their survival, revival, and reproductive behaviour in space. This study will provide valuable insights into the underlying biological mechanisms leading to resilience of extremophile organisms in microgravity environment and has potential applications on Earth, especially in the area of therapeutics," the ISRO said. Shukla and other members of the Axiom-4 mission are scheduled to interact with Axiom Space chief scientist Lucie Low on Sunday on the progress of the 60 science experiments planned for the 14-day sojourn to the orbital laboratory. Shukla also carried out the myogenesis study, which explores the effects of microgravity on human muscle regeneration and is progressing with planned interventions and recording of observations in accordance with the experiment protocol. In parallel, other Indian experiments for studying selected strains of microalgae and cyanobacteria under space conditions are ongoing, contributing to research on regenerative life-support systems and crew nutrition, the ISRO said. As part of the Electronic Displays human-research study, the Gaganyatri carried out daily software-based cognitive and interface assessments. The study aims to optimise crew interaction with digital systems in the unique environment of space, the ISRO said.
