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Chennai, June 29 (UNI) The four member Ax-4 crew were fully immersed in their mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), Axiom Space said today. On the fourth day updates, it said Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) Commander Peggy Whitson, Indian Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla "Shux," Mission Specialist Sławosz "Suave" Uznański-Wiśniewski, and Mission Specialist Tibor Kapu are now fully immersed in their mission aboard the ISS wrapping up their day on orbit with a schedule full of scientific researc ...Read More >
New Delhi: Forty-one years after Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma captured the world's imagination with his now-iconic reply to Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's question, "Saare Jahan Se Achha," India's space odyssey has come full circle with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla becoming the first Indian to fly to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard the commercial Axiom Mission-4. On Saturday, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's heartfelt tribute from aboard the International Space Station (ISS) ec ...Read More >
KOLKATA: The political slugfest following the gang-rape of a law student inside a college continued Saturday as TMC took pains to distance itself from the "misogynistic remarks" of its own netas, emphasising instead the "quick action taken against the accused". Opposition, however, questioned security for women at workplaces and educational institutes and "promised to stay on the roads"."The remarks by MP Kalyan Banerjee and MLA Madan Mitra concerning the heinous crime were made in their persona ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to reach International Space Station, told Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday that he brought 'gajar ka halwa, moong dal ka halwa and aam ras' with him and other astronauts with him liked the Indian delicacies. The Prime Minister, who interacted with Group Captain Shukla, asked about his well-being and if he had tasted the 'Gajar ka halwa' he took with him. Yes, I brought gajar ka halwa, moong dal ka halw ...Read More >
New Delhi [India] June 28 (ANI): Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station (ISS), has said that India looks 'very big and grand' from Space. 'Jab pehli baar Bharat ko dekha, Bharat sach mein bohat bhavya dikta hain, jitna ham map pe dekhten hain, usse kahin jyada bada (When we saw India for the first time, we saw that India looks very grand, very big, much bigger than what we see on the map),' Group Captain Shukla said during his intera ...Read More >
New Delhi: National Green Tribunal (NGT) reviewed compliance with its previous directives concerning aircraft noise pollution at Delhi's IGI Airport. The Society for Protection of Culture Heritage Environment Traditions and Promotion of National Awareness previously raised issues about aircraft noise during night operations. They highlighted that between July 2024 and Dec 2024, over 50% of flights used Runway 29/11, affecting Vasant Kunj residents. While the tribunal acknowledged noise monitorin ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a heartfelt connection with Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on Saturday via a video call from Mission Control. The conversation not only highlighted India's growing strides in space but also offered a deeply emotional moment for Shukla's family. With hearts full of pride and eyes brimming with emotion, Shubhanshu Shukla's parents listened to their son speak to Prime Minister Modi from space -- a moment they ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke to astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who is currently on a landmark Indian space mission, orbiting 400 kilometres above the Earth. The conversation, streamed live, reflected India's growing ambitions in space and the emotional connect between the nation and its first astronaut aboard an international space station. "You may be far from us, but the hearts of 140 crore Indians beat with you," said PM Modi, congratulating Shubhanshu for ...Read More >
Leh: To promote scientific curiosity and astro-tourism in Ladakh, the first Ladakh Astro Festival started today in Leh. It is organised by the Department of Tourism, UT Ladakh, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA). The day-long programme witnessed the enthusiastic participation of scientists, local authorities and students. A key highlight of the event was a public talk titled 'Moon - an enigma, and India's lunar missions', delivered by Dr. V Girish, Deputy Director ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) congratulated Axiom Space, NASA, and SpaceX as the Dragon Spacecraft carrying Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS). The Axiom Mission 4 spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on June 26 at 16:15 hrs IST, marking a significant achievement in global space exploration. ISRO mentioned that a team led by the Secreta ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) congratulated Axiom Space, NASA, and SpaceX as the Dragon Spacecraft carrying Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS). The Axiom Mission 4 spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on June 26 at 16:15 hrs IST, marking a significant achievement in global space exploration. Also Read | Rahul Gandhi's Demand for Digital ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, June 26: In a proud and historic moment for the nation, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, today lauded the successful docking of the Dragon spacecraft with the International Space Station (ISS), carrying aboard Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla along with three other crew members. Living up to the spirit of "Atmanirbhar Bharat" and "Vishwabandhu Bharat" envisaged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Dr Jitendra Singh ...Read More >
New Delhi: Alleging "blatant misuse" of agencies to defame its leaders, AAP on Thursday questioned why the first information report filed against former Delhi ministers Saurabh Bharadwaj and Satyendar Jain was being kept under wraps and "selective" press notes were being leaked to the media.Bharadwaj, who is Delhi AAP convener, alleged that only two former ministers were named in the case without any reasonable cause while all the officers of the health and public works departments, who were act ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: At a time when Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is in space as part of the Axiom-4 mission, India's first spaceman Rakesh Sharma, who went there as part of the Indo-Soviet space programme in 1984, has said that space travel alters the mindset of humans and makes them see the world from a perspective that "this planet belongs to everyone" and is "not the sole preserve" of anyone."We really need to preserve what we have, which means we need to end conflicts, we need to forget about ou ...Read More >
Gadwal: A sensational murder case that shook both Telugu states has been cracked within a short period by the Jogulamba Gadwal district police. The investigation revealed that a wife and her paramour conspired to murder her husband, who was allegedly obstructing their illicit relationship. They hired a supari gang (contract killers) to carry out the murder. District Superintendent of Police (SP) T. Srinivasa Rao, IPS, conducted a press meet today revealing crucial details of the case. Case Bac ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a historic moment for Indian space exploration, astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla entered the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday, after the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft successfully docked with the orbital lab. Shukla, accompanied by three international crewmates, will spend the next 14 days conducting scientific experiments and outreach programs from low Earth orbit. Calling the experience "a wonderful ride," Shukla said it was a "privilege to be among the few who have seen Eart ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Axiom-4 crew members, who successfully floated into International Space Station on Thursday, were joined by a fifth member on their mission. It wasn't a human or a pet, but a toy. A toy swan called Joy.But it's not just a toy. It has its roots in traditions of the scientific world. The practice of taking a toy into space to signal the onset of weightlessness started with Yuri Gagarin, the first person in space, and has since evolved into a longstanding tradition in space missions. ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Jun 26 : In a proud and historic moment for the nation, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, today lauded the successful docking of the Dragon spacecraft with the International Space Station (ISS), carrying aboard Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla along with three other crew members. Living up to the spirit of "Atmanirbhar Bharat" and "Vishwabandhu Bharat" envisaged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Dr Jitendra Singh ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 26 (PTI) A new 'crew' member of the Axiom-4 mission - a toy swan named Joy - was seen floating in the Dragon spacecraft as astronauts interacted with the mission control via a videolink on Thursday. Joy is the zero gravity indicator carried by the astronauts of the Axiom-4 mission which was selected because astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's son Kiash's love for animals. Also Read | Shubhanshu Shukla Creates History, Becomes First Indian To Reach International Space Station As NASA-A ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 26 (PTI) A new 'crew' member of the Axiom-4 mission - a toy swan named Joy - was seen floating in the Dragon spacecraft as astronauts interacted with the mission control via a videolink on Thursday. Joy is the zero gravity indicator carried by the astronauts of the Axiom-4 mission which was selected because astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's son Kiash's love for animals. The tradition of flying a toy to mark the moment gravity gives way to weightlessness began with Yuri Gagarin, the ...Read More >
India's next space hero is here. It's Shubhanshu Shukla.In a historic leap for India's space exploration, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to become the first Indian astronaut to travel to the International Space Station (ISS). Scheduled for launch on June 10, aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket as part of Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), Shukla's journey will make history as he becomes the first Indian astronaut to travel to the ISS.Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) is a pioneering private spaceflight mission th ...Read More >
Srinagar- A high-stakes political and business feud has erupted between Elon Musk, the world's richest man, and U.S. President Donald Trump, jeopardising billions in federal contracts, a landmark robotaxi rollout, and potentially complicating the Republican legislative agenda just months before key elections. The once-close alliance between the two influential figures collapsed this week after Musk launched a scathing attack on Trump's sweeping tax-cut and spending bill, calling it a "disgustin ...Read More >
The value of AX-4 for India goes beyond optics. It serves as a live testbed for Gaganyaan and India's larger ambitions to establish its own space station by 2035 and land an astronaut on the Moon by 2040. On 10th June, India will make history as Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will pilot the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Shukla's journey to space will put an Indian astronaut in space four decades after Rakesh Sharma's historic 1984 voyage. It is not ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar highlighted Bengaluru's dominance in India's aerospace sector during the inauguration of the 15th edition of Aero India, claiming the city controls more than 60% of the country's aerospace manufacturing and defence research operations. He stressed Karnataka's critical role in India's aerospace ambitions, noting that the state contributes 67% of aircraft and helicopter manufacturing for defence services and 65% of aerospace-related exports. In an a ...Read More >
Chennai: In a groundbreaking achievement, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully grown crops in space, marking a significant leap in space biology and food production for long-duration human space missions. This remarkable feat, which saw the cultivation of crops under microgravity conditions, is expected to play a crucial role in future human missions to space, where food sustainability is a major concern. The experiment, conducted aboard the PSLV-C60 mission, involved ...Read More >
New Delhi, December 12: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday announced that its C20 cryogenic engine, which had qualified for Gaganyaan mission, has successfully aced a crucial test. The Indian space agency noted that the test features restart enabling systems that are important for space missions. "ISRO achieves a major milestone! The C20 cryogenic engine successfully passes a critical test in ambient condition, featuring restart enabling systems -- a vital step for future ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday announced that its C20 cryogenic engine, which had qualified for Gaganyaan mission, has successfully aced a crucial test. The Indian space agency noted that the test features restart enabling systems that are important for space missions. "ISRO achieves a major milestone! The C20 cryogenic engine successfully passes a critical test in ambient condition, featuring restart enabling systems -- a vital ste ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 11 (VOICE) The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Wednesday got the revolutionary iBooster green propulsion system.Designed specifically for 100-500 kg satellites, the iBooster system was developed by the Mumbai-based deep-tech startup Manastu Space Technologies. It facilitates critical operations such as orbit raising, station-keeping, and deorbiting. The system's proprietary hydrogen peroxide-based fuel ensures enhanced performance, safety, and sustainability ...Read More >
New Delhi, December 4: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) rescheduled its European Space Agency (ESA) Proba-3 Sun observation mission to Thursday. The launch was postponed due to an undisclosed anomaly that occurred after the "countdown progressed smoothly". "Due to an anomaly detected in PROBA-3 spacecraft PSLV-C59/PROBA-3 launch rescheduled to tomorrow," ISRO posted on social media platform X. ISRO's PSLV-XL rocket was earlier expected to launch the ESA Proba-3 mission on Wednesday ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 4 (VOICE) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) rescheduled its European Space Agency (ESA) Proba-3 Sun observation mission to Thursday.The launch was postponed due to an undisclosed anomaly that occurred after the "countdown progressed smoothly". "Due to an anomaly detected in PROBA-3 spacecraft PSLV-C59/PROBA-3 launch rescheduled to tomorrow," ISRO posted on social media platform X. ISRO's PSLV-XL rocket was earlier expected to launch the ESA Proba-3 mission on Wednesd ...Read More >
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