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Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 15 (ANI): The family of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla exuberated happiness and celebrated the moment as he and the entire crew returned to Earth after an 18-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Speaking to ANI, Shukla mother expressed her happiness at the return of his son to the Earth. I dont have words to express my happiness...PM Modi also congratulated him... said Asha Shukla. Excitement is endless and we are very proud. We were af ...Read More >
New Delhi: Waving and smiling to cameras, Shubhanshu Shukla and three other Axiom-4 mission astronauts emerged from the Dragon Grace spacecraft Tuesday, taking their first breath of fresh air after completing their 20-day space sojourn. The 39-year-old Shukla, commander Peggy Whitson and mission specialists Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary were seen being helped out of the spacecraft by the ground staff of SpaceX, the transporter for the mission. The Dragon space ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 15: Indian astronaut and IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on Tuesday returned to Earth after a historic mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), his family back home was overwhelmed with a mix of emotion including excitement, nervousness and pride. The family members of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, in Lucknow was filled with emotion, pride, and celebration as the news came in of his safe return from the International Space Station (ISS). Shukla, who became th ...Read More >
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday that Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's successful return from the historic Axiom-4 mission is a proud moment for every Indian and lifted the country's aspirations to new heights. "Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's successful return from the historic Axiom-4 mission is a proud moment for every Indian. He has not just touched space, he has lifted India's aspirations to new heights. His journey to the International Space Station and back is ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 15: As the Dragon spacecraft carrying astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla returned to Earth after an 18-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS), it carried with it more than just scientific data and seed samples - it brought home a story of grit, dreams, and India's growing space ambitions. The spacecraft carrying Shukla, commander Peggy Whitson, and mission specialists Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary, splash down off San Diego coast in sout ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 15: Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla inspired a billion dreams and his safe return to Earth marks another milestone towards Gaganyaan, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday. SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft "Grace" carrying IAF Group Captain Shukla and three other astronauts, part of the Axiom Space Mission-4 (Ax-4) splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California at 3:01 p.m. IST (4:31 AM CT). "I join the nation in welcoming Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla as h ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian astronaut and IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on Tuesday returned to Earth after a historic mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), his family back home was overwhelmed with a mix of emotion including excitement, nervousness and pride. The home of Group Captain Shukla in Lucknow was filled with emotion, pride, and celebration on Tuesday as news came in of his safe return from the ISS. Shukla, who is the first Indian astronaut in over ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) The experience gained by IAF Group Captain Shubanshu Shukla onboard the International Space Station will be extremely valuable for India's Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, said ISRO on Tuesday. SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft "Grace" carrying IAF Group Captain Shukla and three other astronauts, part of the Axiom Space Mission-4 (Ax-4) splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California at 3:01 p.m. IST (4:31 AM CT). "The experience gained by Shuban ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday that Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla successful return from the historic Axiom-4 mission is a proud moment for every Indian and lifted the country aspirations to new heights. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla successful return from the historic Axiom-4 mission is a proud moment for every Indian. He has not just touched space, he has lifted India aspirations to new heights. His journey to the International Space Stati ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): In a major push to promote healthier lifestyles and combat the rise of obesity and Non-Communicable Diseases like diabetes and heart disease among others, the Union Health Ministry has proposed to prominently display boards indicating the amount of oil and sugar content in popular snacks, such as pizzas and burgers as well as samosas, vada paav, kachori among others, in schools, offices, institutions, Departments/Offices/autonomous bodies and organisations. Als ...Read More >
Bengaluru, July 15: "Bharat has found an enduring space in the world of space," declared Union Minister of State for Science & Technology Dr Jitendra Singh, as he hailed the triumphant return of Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla from his landmark mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Celebrating the successful completion of the Axiom-4 mission, which splashed down off the coast of San Diego earlier today, Singh described it as "a moment of glory for India" and a p ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that Shubhanshu Shukla has inspired a billion dreams with his dedication, courage and pioneering spirit, as the astronaut returned to the Earth after an 18-day stay at the International Space Station. Modi said on X, "I join the nation in welcoming Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla as he returns to Earth from his historic mission to Space." He lauded Shukla's feat, noting that he is the first India to have visited the Internatio ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) As the Dragon spacecraft carrying astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla returned to Earth after an 18-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS), it carried with it more than just scientific data and seed samples, it brought home a story of grit, dreams, and India's growing space ambitions. Group Captain Shukla, a 39-year-old Indian Air Force officer and test pilot, completed his maiden space voyage as part of the Axiom-4 mission, a commercial spaceflight supported by I ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has landed on Earth along with three other members of the Axiom-4 Mission as Dragon 'Grace' spacecraft safely splashed off the coast of San Diego, California. The landing was facilitated by the deployment of Drogue Parachutes for stabilising the descent at 5.7 kilometres altitude, followed by the main parachutes at around 2 kilometres -- just minutes before the SpaceX spacecraft made contact with the ocean. After spending 18 days at the Internationa ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who scripted history by becoming the first from the country to reach the International Space Station, returns safely back home on Tuesday. SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft "Grace" carrying IAF Group Captain Shukla and three other astronauts, part of the Axiom Space Mission-4 (Ax-4) splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California at 3:01 p.m. IST (4:31 AM CT). "Splashdown of Dragon confirmed - welcome back to Earth ...Read More >
Shubhanshu Shukla Earth Return: Indians can't stop celebrating as astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla successfully returned to Earth from his 21-day space stay. His parents' emotional reactions further won over the internet's heart. Let's take a look at some of the most viral reactions: "HISTORIC MILESTONE FOR INDIA IN SPACE! Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force returns safely after a successful 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station as part of Axiom-4!" a user read. ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Emotions ran high in Lucknow as IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, India's second astronaut in space, safely returned to Earth on Tuesday aboard the Dragon spacecraft.His 18-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the historic Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission concluded with a successful splashdown off the coast of San Diego, California.As the capsule, named 'Grace', made its descent, Shukla's family back in Lucknow clapped with tears in their eyes, proudly waving the ...Read More >
San Diego/Bengaluru, July 15 (UNI) Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and three other crew members of the Axiom-4 commercial mission safely returned to Earth with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego, California today. The return marked the successful completion of India's second human spaceflight and Shukla's pioneering role as the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station (ISS). The Dragon (Grace) capsule, developed by SpaceX, began ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 15: Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who scripted history by becoming the first from the country to reach the International Space Station, returns safely back home on Tuesday. SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft "Grace" carrying IAF Group Captain Shukla and three other astronauts, part of the Axiom Space Mission-4 (Ax-4) splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California at 3:01 p.m. IST (4:31 AM CT). "Splashdown of Dragon confirmed - welcome back to Earth, AstroPeggy, Shux ...Read More >
New Delhi: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and three others of the commercial Axiom-4 mission made a fiery return to Earth as the Dragon 'Grace' spacecraft made a splash down off San Diego coast in southern California Tuesday, capping a 22.5-hour journey after an 18-day stay at the International Space Station. The spacecraft carrying Shukla, commander Peggy Whitson, and mission specialists Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary, undocked from the space station at 4:45 pm IS ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): Congress leader Udit Raj on Tuesday stated that a Dalit candidate could have been selected instead of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla for the Axiom-4 space mission. He noted that when Rakesh Sharma became India first astronaut, there were no representatives from the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, or Other Backwards Classes (OBC), who were not well-educated. Speaking to ANI, the Congress leader said, ... When Rakesh Sharma was sent earlier, the SC, ST, and ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) As Congress leader Udit Raj questioned why no one from SC/ST/OBC communities was part of the recent Indian space mission, Manish Tripathi, junior to IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on Tuesday dismissed caste-based divisions, calling the moment a proud one for every Indian. Udit Raj, commenting on Shukla's return from the International Space Station (ISS), said, "When Rakesh Sharma was sent to space for the first time, there weren't many educated people fr ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Even as the Indian astronaut and IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla returns to Earth after spending a fortnight in the International Space Station (ISS), a political fight has begun back home over his caste identity. The controversy stemmed from Congress leader Udit Raj's remarks as he questioned the government's 'preference and partisan' approach in picking astronauts from certain communities and depriving Dalits of a similar opportunity. Former Parliament ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) YouTuber Samay Raina appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in Delhi on Tuesday, months after he was summoned in connection with allegedly offensive and sexist content aired during his show "India's Got Latent", officials said. Raina was also among the five social media influencers who appeared before the Supreme Court in a case seeking action against them for ridiculing persons suffering from disabilities. Raina submitted his statement in response to t ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jul 15 (PTI) With Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla on his way back to Earth after an 18-day space mission, his family in Lucknow is praying for an uncomplicated splash down so that the planned merrymaking at their residence could begin. The family's home in Triveni Nagar area of the capital is decked up with celebratory lights and posters of "Shux", his nickname, hung outside the house. His mother, Asha Shukla, and sister Suchi Shukla are busy receiving congratulatory phone calls on ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 15: The Dragon spacecraft carrying IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and three other astronauts, part of the Axiom Space Mission-4 (Ax-4), is on track to reenter Earth's atmosphere and will splashdown on Tuesday, said SpaceX. Shukla, along with fellow astronauts Peggy Whitson (US), Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski (Poland), and Tibor Kapu (Hungary), boarded SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft "Grace" at 3:30 a.m. CT (2 PM IST) on Monday. After an extraordinary stay aboard the orbital labora ...Read More >
New Delhi: In cricket, some defeats leave a scar that generations remember. Something like that happened on Monday as India's narrow loss at Lord's in the third Test against England brought back the vivid memories of another heartbreaker. The match took us back to 26 years ago when in Chennai India fell agonisingly short against arch rivals Pakistan despite Sachin Tendulkar's brilliance. Mohammed Siraj's dismissal stirred the deja vu of Chennai. On a tense final day at Lord's, India needed 21 m ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): Indian astronaut Subhanshu Shukla 15-day mission in space will play a crucial role in India first manned spaceflight under the Gaganyaan programme, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said on Monday. Shukla became the first Indian in 41 years to travel to space wher he undertook scientific experiments aboard the International Space Station (ISS). This has been an unforgettable experience for him (Subhanshu Shukla). He carried out multiple experiments ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, July 14 (Xinhua) -- Indians were elated on Monday as the news of undocking of spacecraft "Axiom-4" from the International Space Station (ISS) spread on social media. Indian Air Force's Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and three other astronauts completed their 18-day stay at the ISS, and they were expected to return to Earth on Tuesday. Hailing from Lucknow, the capital city of India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh, Shukla piloted the Axiom-4 mission. Media reports quoted the Indi ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, July 14: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and three others of the commercial Axiom-4 mission on Monday embarked on a journey back to Earth as their Dragon Grace spacecraft undocked from the International Space Station - their home for the last 18 days. The Dragon spacecraft undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) at 4:45 PM IST, a 10-minute delay from the original plan, and fired thrusters twice to move away from the orbital laboratory. The Axiom-4 crew, comprising Shukla, co ...Read More >
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