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NASA Reacts After Brazilian Social Media "Astronaut" Claims She's Headed To Space
A Brazilian social media star's claim of becoming a "career astronaut " after alleged NASA training has prompted a sharp correction from the US space agency itself.
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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.
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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.
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"Gaganyaan Just Beginning": Astronaut-Designate On India's Space Future
Angad Pratapand his fellow Gaganyaan astronaut designates continue to keep their training sharp through regular technical meetings and occasional flying stints with the Indian Air Force.
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India's Astronauts Vs Pakistan's Terrorists: A Tale of Two National Visions
While India trains scientists and astronauts to explore the cosmos, state-sponsored terror operates undeterred in Pakistan, Dr VK Saraswat, former DRDO chief said.
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NASA Training Over, India's Astronaut-Designates Await ISS Flight Green Light
Eight months of training for India's 'gaganyatri', or astronauts, who may travel to the International Space Station, or ISS, as early as end-May, has come to end. The crew is now preparing for the flight on the SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket and SpaceX Crew.
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"No Stamina": Astronaut Barry Wilmore's Wife Reveals His Struggles On Earth
NASA reported that both astronauts were participating in a 45-day reconditioning programme, which includes two hours of physical training with specialised trainers.
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8-Year-Old US Boy Becomes Youngest Person To Fly In Zero Gravity
The flight was arranged by Zero-G, a company that offers zero-gravity experiences for research, astronaut training, and public enjoyment.
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ISRO-European Space Agency Sign Deal For Cooperation In Astronaut Training
ISRO on Saturday said it has entered into an agreement with European Space Agency (ESA) for cooperation on activities related to astronaut training, mission implementation, and research experiments.
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Gaganyaan Astronauts Finish First Phase of Training for ISRO-NASA Joint Mission
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and backup astronaut Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, selected for India's historic Gaganyaan mission, have completed the first phase of their training in collaboration with NASA. The training, which began in August 2024, was designed to prepare the astronauts for their roles in India’s first-ever human sp...
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India’s Gaganyaan Mission Postponed to 2026 as ISRO Focuses on Safety, Testing, and Astronaut Training
India’s Gaganyaan mission, originally slated for 2025, is now expected to launch in 2026 as ISRO prioritises crew safety and thorough system testing. The revised schedule includes four uncrewed test flights, beginning with a December 2023 mission. These tests will validate technologies essential for safe manned space travel, including crew escape...
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China’s New Astronaut Group Begins Lunar Mission Training in Beijing
China’s fourth generation of astronauts, including two from Hong Kong and Macao, are undergoing a comprehensive training programme in Beijing to prepare for upcoming lunar missions. This rigorous process includes specialised physical training, lectures, and over 200 detailed programmes covering critical lunar surface operations. The cohort's dive...
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Indian Astronauts, Set For Space Mission, Touch Down In US For Training
The Indian Gaganyatri's or astronaut designates set to fly to the International Space Station (ISS) have reached the United States and joined their training at Houston based American commercial company Axiom Space.
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US' Most Experienced Astronaut Will Be Commander For Indian's Spaceflight
A trained biochemist and America's most experienced astronaut, 64-year-old Dr Peggy Annette Whitson, is the designated Commander of the Axiom-4 mission on which Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, 39, will fly to the International Space Station.
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Gaganyaan Astronaut To Travel To Space Station In Joint Nasa Mission: Jitendra Singh
One of the four astronauts undergoing training for the Gaganyan mission will travel to the International Space Station as part of a collaborative effort with NASA, Union Minister Jitendra Singh has informed the Lok Sabha.
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NASA Reacts After Brazilian Social Media "Astronaut" Claims She's Headed To Space
A Brazilian social media star's claim of becoming a "career astronaut " after alleged NASA training has prompted a sharp correction from the US space agency itself.
-
"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.
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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.
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"Gaganyaan Just Beginning": Astronaut-Designate On India's Space Future
Angad Pratapand his fellow Gaganyaan astronaut designates continue to keep their training sharp through regular technical meetings and occasional flying stints with the Indian Air Force.
-
India's Astronauts Vs Pakistan's Terrorists: A Tale of Two National Visions
While India trains scientists and astronauts to explore the cosmos, state-sponsored terror operates undeterred in Pakistan, Dr VK Saraswat, former DRDO chief said.
-
NASA Training Over, India's Astronaut-Designates Await ISS Flight Green Light
Eight months of training for India's 'gaganyatri', or astronauts, who may travel to the International Space Station, or ISS, as early as end-May, has come to end. The crew is now preparing for the flight on the SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket and SpaceX Crew.
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"No Stamina": Astronaut Barry Wilmore's Wife Reveals His Struggles On Earth
NASA reported that both astronauts were participating in a 45-day reconditioning programme, which includes two hours of physical training with specialised trainers.
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8-Year-Old US Boy Becomes Youngest Person To Fly In Zero Gravity
The flight was arranged by Zero-G, a company that offers zero-gravity experiences for research, astronaut training, and public enjoyment.
-
ISRO-European Space Agency Sign Deal For Cooperation In Astronaut Training
ISRO on Saturday said it has entered into an agreement with European Space Agency (ESA) for cooperation on activities related to astronaut training, mission implementation, and research experiments.
-
Gaganyaan Astronauts Finish First Phase of Training for ISRO-NASA Joint Mission
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and backup astronaut Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, selected for India's historic Gaganyaan mission, have completed the first phase of their training in collaboration with NASA. The training, which began in August 2024, was designed to prepare the astronauts for their roles in India’s first-ever human sp...
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India’s Gaganyaan Mission Postponed to 2026 as ISRO Focuses on Safety, Testing, and Astronaut Training
India’s Gaganyaan mission, originally slated for 2025, is now expected to launch in 2026 as ISRO prioritises crew safety and thorough system testing. The revised schedule includes four uncrewed test flights, beginning with a December 2023 mission. These tests will validate technologies essential for safe manned space travel, including crew escape...
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China’s New Astronaut Group Begins Lunar Mission Training in Beijing
China’s fourth generation of astronauts, including two from Hong Kong and Macao, are undergoing a comprehensive training programme in Beijing to prepare for upcoming lunar missions. This rigorous process includes specialised physical training, lectures, and over 200 detailed programmes covering critical lunar surface operations. The cohort's dive...
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Indian Astronauts, Set For Space Mission, Touch Down In US For Training
The Indian Gaganyatri's or astronaut designates set to fly to the International Space Station (ISS) have reached the United States and joined their training at Houston based American commercial company Axiom Space.
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US' Most Experienced Astronaut Will Be Commander For Indian's Spaceflight
A trained biochemist and America's most experienced astronaut, 64-year-old Dr Peggy Annette Whitson, is the designated Commander of the Axiom-4 mission on which Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, 39, will fly to the International Space Station.
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Gaganyaan Astronaut To Travel To Space Station In Joint Nasa Mission: Jitendra Singh
One of the four astronauts undergoing training for the Gaganyan mission will travel to the International Space Station as part of a collaborative effort with NASA, Union Minister Jitendra Singh has informed the Lok Sabha.
