BENGALURU: The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) Monday confirmed that the launch of the Nasa-Isro Synthetic Aperture Radar (Nisar) will happen on July 30 at 5.40pm from the spaceport in Sriharikota. The $1.5-billion satellite is the first joint Earth observation satellite developed jointly by Isro and Nasa. “The launch will be carried out using Isro’s…
BENGALURU: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has completed all seven microgravity experiments and other planned activities, “achieving a milestone in the mission”, Isro said a few hours after Shukla undocked from the International Space Station (ISS).“Experiments on Indian strain of tardigrades, myogenesis, sprouting of methi & moong seeds, cyanobacteria, microalgae, crop seeds and voyager display have been…
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to return to Earth on July 15 after an 18-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS), marking a significant milestone in the country’s space exploration. As part of the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), Shukla became the first Indian astronaut in 41 years to reach the ISS, reigniting national…
Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and his Axiom-4 crewmates are expected to return to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS) on July 14, NASA announced on Thursday. The Axiom-4 mission, launched by SpaceX on June 25 from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marked a significant milestone in India’s growing participation in international…
Shubhanshu Shukla (File pic) Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla (Shux) feels “proud” and “excited” to represent Indian scientists aboard the International Space Station (ISS), and described his role as a “bridge” between research institutions on Earth and the orbiting lab.Speaking from space in a live interaction with Axiom Space’s chief scientist Dr Lucie Low, Shux said,…
NEW DELHI: Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS), took on the unusual role of a space farmer in the final days of his mission. Shukla has been capturing photographs of moong and methi seeds sprouting in petri dishes and placing them into a storage freezer as part of a key…
India’s first Gaganyatri, Shubhanshu Shukla, currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 mission, spoke to ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan on the afternoon of July 6, 2025. During the telephonic conversation, Shukla thanked the Indian space agency for enabling his safe and successful journey to space, saying, “Salute to team…
NEW DELHI: Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut on the International Space Station (ISS), on Thursday had some interesting conversations with students in India, who bombarded him with questions like what do astronauts eat, how does one sleep in space and what happens if someone falls sick. The students also sought to know about the…
Shubhanshu Shukla is currently aboard the ISS as part of the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission, a 14-day commercial spaceflight launched by Axiom Space. The mission includes four astronauts, all engaged in pioneering scientific research that could shape the future of long-duration human spaceflight.According to recent reports, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is scheduled to interact with students…
Space exploration is entering an exciting new era in 2025, with a remarkable lineup of missions poised to deepen our understanding of the Moon, Mars, and beyond. These missions, led by NASA, ISRO, ESA, JAXA, and private companies, will not only advance scientific knowledge but also pave the way for future human exploration and technological…
