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India Gazette
2 days ago
- Science
- India Gazette
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh felicitates NCC cadets who scaled Mt Everest
New Delhi [India], June 10 (ANI): Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, on Tuesday felicitated NCC cadets who successfully summited Mt Everest as part of the NCC's third Everest Expedition. According to the Indian Air Force (IAF), ten cadets -- five boys and five girls -- reached the summit of Mt Everest on May 18. In a post on X, the IAF stated, 'Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, met and felicitated NCC cadets who successfully summited Mt Everest on 18 May 2025, as part of NCC's third Everest Expedition. Flagged off by Hon'ble Raksha Mantri on 03 April 2025, the success of this expedition represents courage, resilience, and the adventurous spirit of India's youth. Ten cadets -- five boys and five girls, all novice climbers, trained rigorously to achieve a 100% summit success rate, earning praise from Sherpas and international climbers alike.' Earlier in the day, Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh interacted via video conference with Group Captain Shubahanshu Shukla, who is set to embark on the Axiom-4 space mission, an official statement from the Indian Air Force (IAF) said. Air Chief Marshal Singh extended wishes to Group Captain Shukla, who will be India's second astronaut to go to space since 1984. In a post on X, the IAF said, 'As Group Captain Shubahanshu Shukla prepares to embark on the Axiom-4 space mission tomorrow, Chief of the Air Staff and all Air Warriors of IAF wish him and the entire crew of Axiom-4 all the best for a safe and successful trip to the International Space Station. This will add a new chapter to the Indian Space Odyssey.' Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is part of Axiom Space's fourth private astronaut mission (Ax-4), marking a historic moment for India's space collaboration with NASA. (ANI)
India Today
3 days ago
- Science
- India Today
Air Force chief speaks to Gp. Capt. Shubhanshu Shukla ahead of space launch
In a momentous event for India's space ambitions, the Chief of the Air Staff, along with all Air Warriors of the Indian Air Force (IAF), has extended heartfelt best wishes to Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla as he prepares for his journey to space aboard the Axiom-4 IAF conveyed its support and pride in an official post on X, highlighting the significance of this mission for the Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla prepares to embark on the Axiom-4 space mission tomorrow, Chief of the Air Staff and all Air Warriors of IAF wish him and the entire crew of Axiom-4 all the best for a safe and successful trip to the International Space Station. This will add a new chapter to the Indian Space Odyssey,' the post Group Captain Shubahanshu Shukla prepares to embark on Axiom-4 space mission tomorrow, Chief of the Air Staff and all Air Warriors of IAF wish him and the entire crew of Axiom-4 all the best for a safe and successful trip to the International Space Station. This will add a new Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) June 10, 2025 Group Captain Shukla's participation in the Axiom-4 mission marks a landmark achievement, not only for the Indian Air Force but for the country's broader aspirations in space journey shows the increasing collaboration between military and civilian space sectors, reflecting India's growing footprint on the global stage of Axiom-4 mission, scheduled for launch tomorrow, will see a diverse crew traveling to the International Space Station (ISS), where they will conduct scientific experiments and contribute to international research India, this mission is symbolic of its rising capabilities and ambitions in space, aligning with the nation's goals to expand its presence beyond Earth's atmosphere. Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla with the Ax-4 crew. (Photo: Axiom Space) The support from the IAF leadership and personnel highlights the unity and enthusiasm within India's defense community for space is worth mentioning that while Isro has selected the astronauts from the Indian Air Force for the Gaganyaan Mission, it is working with the Navy to develop procedures to recover them from the sea post Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla prepares for this historic voyage, the nation watches with pride and anticipation, eager to witness the next chapter in the Indian Space Watch
India Gazette
3 days ago
- Science
- India Gazette
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh wishes Group Captain Shubahanshu Shukla ahead of Axiom-4 space mission
New Delhi [India], June 10 (ANI): Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on Tuesday interacted via video conference with Group Captain Shubahanshu Shukla, who is set to embark on the Axiom-4 space mission, an official statement from the Indian Air Force (IAF) said. Air Chief Marshal Singh extended wishes to Group Captain Shukla, who will be India's second astronaut to go to space since 1984. In a post on X, IAF said, 'As Group Captain Shubahanshu Shukla prepares to embark on the Axiom-4 space mission tomorrow, Chief of the Air Staff and all Air Warriors of IAF wish him and the entire crew of Axiom-4 all the best for a safe and successful trip to the International Space Station. This will add a new chapter to the Indian Space Odyssey'. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is part of Axiom Space's fourth private astronaut mission (Ax-4), marking a historic moment for India's space collaboration with NASA. In a video message shared by Axiom Space, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla shared a stirring message ahead of his departure. The video by Axiom Space praised his technological prowess and described him as a fighter pilot for 15 years. In the video message, he said, 'I'm Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla. The first Indian astronaut, Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, travelled to space in 1984. I grew up reading about him in textbooks and listening to his stories from space. I was deeply, deeply impressed by him. This journey that I'm on has been a long one for me. I didn't know that this was the path I was going to finally take. I would say that I have been extremely fortunate and extremely lucky to have gotten the opportunities to first, fly all my life, which was a dream job for me, and then have the opportunity to apply to the astronaut course, and now, consequently, be here. The way this worked out for me was that probably a week before we arrived at Axiom was the time I came to know that I would be going. I was extremely excited to be here. I was very, very happy because this was a possibility for me to fly to space. ' Earlier, the Axiom-4 mission launch was postponed to June 11, 2025, due to unfavourable weather conditions. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced that the mission, carrying Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to the International Space Station (ISS), will now lift off at 5:30 PM IST on June 11. The Ax-4 crew includes members from India, Poland, and Hungary, marking each nation's first mission to the space station in history and the second government-sponsored human spaceflight mission in over 40 years, according to Axiom Space. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will be India's second national astronaut to go to space since 1984. Earlier, SpaceX Vice President of Build and Flight Reliability, William Gerstenmaier, highlighted the company's focus on safety and reliability in its Dragon capsule missions, saying the 'design changed several propulsion components to make them reliable and more useful.' 'So this isn't just the same Dragon capsule you're flying. We've actually made some improvements and actually made it better to continue to keep flying safe,' Gerstenmaier said on Tuesday (local time) in an Axiom 4 post-launch readiness review press conference. 'So far this year, SpaceX teams have long spring drag missions, two of which were human spaceflight missions, with all of them launching within 38 days of one another. And while we were working on those, the teams were also looking ahead and preparing for action,' he added. Notably, SpaceX is on track to achieve a record-breaking year, but it still has a significant number of launches left to reach its ambitious target of 170 orbital missions in 2025. With several launches already completed, the company has around 100 more missions to go to meet its goal. (ANI)
Time of India
3 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
'New chapter to Indian space odyssey': IAF wishes Axiom-4 captain Shubhanshu Shukla; Isro team on ground for launch
As Group Captain is all set to embark on the Axiom-4 mission on Wednesday, the Indian Air Force wished him good luck and said that this will add a new chapter to the Indian Space Odyssey. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Axiom-4 mission, which will take four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS), will start its journey on June 11. Earlier it was scheduled for Monday, but due to bad weather, mission was postponed for a day. "As Group Captain Shubahanshu Shukla prepares to embark on Axiom-4 space mission tomorrow, Chief of the Air Staff and all Air Warriors of IAF wish him and the entire crew of Axiom-4 all the best for a safe and successful trip to the International Space Station. This will add a new chapter to the Indian Space Odyssey," Indian air force said in a post on X. Both the Falcon-9, the rocket and the Crew Dragon spacecraft have already reached Kennedy Space Centre's (KSC) Launch Complex-39A. Early on Sunday here, SpaceX had even completed the static firing of the Falcon-9. 'Teams are reviewing static fire test data ahead of Tuesday's launch of Ax-4 and keeping an eye on weather in the ascent corridor,' SpaceX had said, indicating that weather could be a factor. Axiom Space had confirmed late on Sunday that the Ax-4 crew — veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson (US), Polish engineer Sławosz Uznański, Hungarian researcher Tibor Kapu, and Shukla — and SpaceX teams completed a full rehearsal of launch day activities ahead of liftoff. Isro chairman V Narayanan, who has already reached the US to participate in the launch, also confirmed the delay. Isro has a team, mostly people from its Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC), including Gaganyaan flight surgeons as part of its and Axiom Space sources confirmed that the delay is only owing to adverse weather conditions and that they were hopeful of the launch on June 11.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh wishes Group Captain Shubahanshu Shukla ahead of Axiom-4 space mission
New Delhi: Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on Tuesday interacted via video conference with Group Captain Shubahanshu Shukla, who is set to embark on the Axiom-4 space mission, an official statement from the Indian Air Force ( IAF ) said. Air Chief Marshal Singh extended wishes to Group Captain Shukla , who will be India's second astronaut to go to space since 1984. In a post on X, IAF said, "As Group Captain Shubahanshu Shukla prepares to embark on the Axiom-4 space mission tomorrow, Chief of the Air Staff and all Air Warriors of IAF wish him and the entire crew of Axiom-4 all the best for a safe and successful trip to the International Space Station . This will add a new chapter to the Indian Space Odyssey". Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is part of Axiom Space 's fourth private astronaut mission (Ax-4), marking a historic moment for India's space collaboration with NASA. Live Events In a video message shared by Axiom Space, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla shared a stirring message ahead of his departure. The video by Axiom Space praised his technological prowess and described him as a fighter pilot for 15 years. In the video message, he said, "I'm Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla. The first Indian astronaut, Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, travelled to space in 1984. I grew up reading about him in textbooks and listening to his stories from space. I was deeply, deeply impressed by him. This journey that I'm on has been a long one for me. I didn't know that this was the path I was going to finally take. I would say that I have been extremely fortunate and extremely lucky to have gotten the opportunities to first, fly all my life, which was a dream job for me, and then have the opportunity to apply to the astronaut course, and now, consequently, be here. The way this worked out for me was that probably a week before we arrived at Axiom was the time I came to know that I would be going. I was extremely excited to be here. I was very, very happy because this was a possibility for me to fly to space. " Earlier, the Axiom-4 mission launch was postponed to June 11, 2025, due to unfavourable weather conditions. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced that the mission, carrying Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to the International Space Station (ISS), will now lift off at 5:30 PM IST on June 11. The Ax-4 crew includes members from India, Poland, and Hungary, marking each nation's first mission to the space station in history and the second government-sponsored human spaceflight mission in over 40 years, according to Axiom Space. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will be India's second national astronaut to go to space since 1984. Earlier, SpaceX Vice President of Build and Flight Reliability, William Gerstenmaier, highlighted the company's focus on safety and reliability in its Dragon capsule missions, saying the "design changed several propulsion components to make them reliable and more useful." "So this isn't just the same Dragon capsule you're flying. We've actually made some improvements and actually made it better to continue to keep flying safe," Gerstenmaier said on Tuesday (local time) in an Axiom 4 post-launch readiness review press conference. "So far this year, SpaceX teams have long spring drag missions, two of which were human spaceflight missions, with all of them launching within 38 days of one another. And while we were working on those, the teams were also looking ahead and preparing for action," he added. Notably, SpaceX is on track to achieve a record-breaking year, but it still has a significant number of launches left to reach its ambitious target of 170 orbital missions in 2025. With several launches already completed, the company has around 100 more missions to go to meet its goal.
