Pallava Bagla
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Muscle Cells, Microalgae, Moong: NASA-ISRO-Shubhanshu Shukla's Science Lab In Orbit
NASA has revealed, as part of its collaboration with ISRO, Axiom Mission 4 delivers on a commitment highlighted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump.
- Sunday June 8, 2025
- India News
- Written by Pallava Bagla
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"Absolutely, I'm A Test Pilot": Rakesh Sharma On Flying To Space Again
Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma (retired), the first Indian to fly to space, said he would like to fly in India's own manned space mission Gaganyaan.
- Sunday June 8, 2025
- India News
- Written by Pallava Bagla, Edited by Debanish Achom
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NDTV Exclusive: What Astronaut Rakesh Sharma Said On India's Cosmic Leap
Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian astronaut to go to space.
- Sunday June 8, 2025
- India News
- Written by Pallava Bagla
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"Go Shux": Veteran Astronaut Strikes Confident Note Ahead Of Axiom-4 Launch
Michael Lopez-Alegria, Chief Astronaut of Axiom Space, trained Shubhanshu Shukla for the Axiom-4 mission for nearly a year.
- Saturday June 7, 2025
- Science
- Written by Pallava Bagla
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"May Not Look, Sound Like Us": Axiom-4 Mission Chief On Extraterrestrial Life
Likening a visit to the space station to a camping trip, former NASA astronaut and Axiom-4 mission commander Peggy Whitson said the orbital station as enough food, water and other supplies to sustain the daily lives of those on board.
- Saturday June 7, 2025
- Science
- Reported by Pallava Bagla
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Axiom-4 Spaceflight Mission Commander's Message For PM Modi
The director of human spaceflight at Axiom Dr Peggy A Whitson has a message for Prime Minister Narendra Modi - the integration of commercial and government space programmes is the future.
- Friday June 6, 2025
- India News
- Reported by Pallava Bagla
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Space Legend Peggy Whitson To Mentor Shubhanshu Shukla On Space Station Mission
In a landmark moment for international space collaboration, America's most experienced astronaut, Dr Peggy Annette Whitson, will command the upcoming Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission.
- Friday June 6, 2025
- India News
- Written by Pallava Bagla
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What Veteran Astronaut Said About Shubhanshu Shukla Ahead Of Axiom Mission
As India prepares to send Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla into space aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon, a new chapter in the country's space journey is being written, not by ISRO alone, but in collaboration with Axiom Space.
- Friday June 6, 2025
- World News
- Written by Pallava Bagla
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IAF Pilot's Space Mission To Continue Despite Musk-Trump Fight: Sources
Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's mission to the International Space Station (ISS) next week will not be affected by the ongoing feud between US President Donald Trump and SpaceX chief Elon Musk, sources said on Thursday.
- Friday June 6, 2025
- India News
- Reported by Pallava Bagla, Edited by Liu Chuen Chen
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"Extremely Confident": Indian Astronaut On Space Mission
The Axiom-4 space mission having been pushed back by two days, Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who is part of the Axiom team, said he was confident of success.
- Wednesday June 4, 2025
- India News
- Reported by Pallava Bagla, Edited by Anindita Sanyal
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"Falcon 9 Rocket Is Safe, Shukla Is Ready": UAE Astronaut Reassures India
As India prepares to send its second astronaut into space, the spotlight turns to Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, call sign "Shux," who is set to fly aboard the Axiom 4 mission.
- Wednesday June 4, 2025
- World News
- Written by Pallava Bagla
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Indian Astronaut's 'Swan' Soft Toy And A Goddess Saraswati Connection
When the Falcon-9 rocket lifts off from Florida's Kennedy Space Centre on June 10, it will carry more than four astronauts and research gear into low Earth orbit. With them will be a small, cuddly, soft toy - a swan.
- Wednesday June 4, 2025
- India News
- Written by Pallava Bagla
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Recycled Urine As Coffee? Astronaut Gives A Glimpse Of Space Life
As India prepares to send its second astronaut, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, to space aboard the Axiom 4 mission, the spotlight turns to those who have already made the journey beyond Earth.
- Wednesday June 4, 2025
- World News
- Written by Pallava Bagla
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Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's Space Flight Postponed To June 10
Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will have to wait longer for his journey to space.
- Tuesday June 3, 2025
- India News
- Written by Pallava Bagla
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'Ghar Ka Khana' In Orbit: Indian Flavours To Be Part Of Space Mission
As India prepares to send as astronaut to the International Space Station for the Axiom-4 mission, the spotlight is not only on the science and symbolism of the flight but also on the food that will accompany the country's first Gaganyatri in space.
- Tuesday June 3, 2025
- India News
- Written by Pallava Bagla