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Axiom Mission 4 Successfully Docks on International Space Station; Shubhanshu Shukla Becomes First Indian to Reach Milestone
Axiom Mission 4 has now reached the International Space Station on June 26, 2025. Launched from Kennedy Space Centre, the mission features a diverse international crew aboard SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft.
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Shubhanshu Shukla, Second Indian In Space, Heads To ISS On Axiom-4 Mission
Shubhanshu Shukla Heads To Space As Falcon 9 With Axiom-4 Crew Lifts Off
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International Day Of Yoga 2025: When India's Gift To The World Went To Space
Indian and Indian-origin astronauts have always shown their admiration for yoga as a core component of keeping themselves physically fit and mentally strong. The International Day of Yoga will be celebrated on Saturday.
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Shubhanshu Shukla's Space Mission Postponed Again, No New Date In Sight
Better safe than sorry, this is what NASA and its partners are practising for their much awaited launch of Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), which is set to carry Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to space.
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Axiom-4 Mission Launch Carrying Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Set for June 19
NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX have rescheduled Axiom Mission 4 to June 19, 2025, following promising leak repairs on the ISS and SpaceX’s successful resolution of a rocket fuel leak. The four-member crew includes astronauts from the U.S., India, Poland, and Hungary. Final confirmation is pending additional evaluations aboard the space station.
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IAF Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla to Become First Indian on ISS via Private Space Mission
Indian Air Force pilot Shubhanshu Shukla will become the first Indian astronaut to reach the ISS via a private mission when Axiom-4 launches on June 10. With 15 years of flying experience, Shukla has earned admiration from international crewmates for his skill and insight, hoping his journey inspires India’s next generation of space explorers.
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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.
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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.
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Aw 'Shux' Moment For Indian Astronaut? Commander Says He's Natural Leader
As India gears up to have only its second citizen in space, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's mission commander, who is one of the most experienced astronauts in the world, has said she is very proud of him and his home country should be too.
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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.
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Axiom’s Ax-4 Private Space Mission to ISS Cleared for June 8 Launch via SpaceX
Axiom Space’s Ax-4 mission is set to launch June 8 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9, carrying astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary to the ISS. Led by veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson, the 14-day mission will feature over 60 experiments from 31 countries, advancing global research and paving the way for Axiom’s future private space station
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NASA Astronauts Williams and Wilmore Complete Successful Spacewalk to Remove Faulty Unit
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore successfully completed a 5-hour and 26-minute spacewalk on January 30, 2025, to remove a faulty radio frequency group (RFG) from the International Space Station (ISS). Despite several failed attempts in 2023 and 2024, their persistence paid off, marking a significant achievement. Williams also set a...
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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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Christina Koch Sets Record for Longest Spaceflight by a Woman
NASA astronaut Christina Koch on Saturday set a new record for the longest single spaceflight by a woman, eclipsing the record of 288 days set by former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson in 2016-17.
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NASA's Record-Breaking Astronaut Peggy Whitson Announces Retirement
NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, who spent a record-breaking 665 days in space, has retired from the space agency.
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Axiom Mission 4 Successfully Docks on International Space Station; Shubhanshu Shukla Becomes First Indian to Reach Milestone
Axiom Mission 4 has now reached the International Space Station on June 26, 2025. Launched from Kennedy Space Centre, the mission features a diverse international crew aboard SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft.
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Shubhanshu Shukla, Second Indian In Space, Heads To ISS On Axiom-4 Mission
Shubhanshu Shukla Heads To Space As Falcon 9 With Axiom-4 Crew Lifts Off
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International Day Of Yoga 2025: When India's Gift To The World Went To Space
Indian and Indian-origin astronauts have always shown their admiration for yoga as a core component of keeping themselves physically fit and mentally strong. The International Day of Yoga will be celebrated on Saturday.
-
Shubhanshu Shukla's Space Mission Postponed Again, No New Date In Sight
Better safe than sorry, this is what NASA and its partners are practising for their much awaited launch of Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), which is set to carry Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to space.
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Axiom-4 Mission Launch Carrying Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Set for June 19
NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX have rescheduled Axiom Mission 4 to June 19, 2025, following promising leak repairs on the ISS and SpaceX’s successful resolution of a rocket fuel leak. The four-member crew includes astronauts from the U.S., India, Poland, and Hungary. Final confirmation is pending additional evaluations aboard the space station.
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IAF Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla to Become First Indian on ISS via Private Space Mission
Indian Air Force pilot Shubhanshu Shukla will become the first Indian astronaut to reach the ISS via a private mission when Axiom-4 launches on June 10. With 15 years of flying experience, Shukla has earned admiration from international crewmates for his skill and insight, hoping his journey inspires India’s next generation of space explorers.
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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.
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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.
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Aw 'Shux' Moment For Indian Astronaut? Commander Says He's Natural Leader
As India gears up to have only its second citizen in space, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's mission commander, who is one of the most experienced astronauts in the world, has said she is very proud of him and his home country should be too.
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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.
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Axiom’s Ax-4 Private Space Mission to ISS Cleared for June 8 Launch via SpaceX
Axiom Space’s Ax-4 mission is set to launch June 8 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9, carrying astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary to the ISS. Led by veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson, the 14-day mission will feature over 60 experiments from 31 countries, advancing global research and paving the way for Axiom’s future private space station
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NASA Astronauts Williams and Wilmore Complete Successful Spacewalk to Remove Faulty Unit
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore successfully completed a 5-hour and 26-minute spacewalk on January 30, 2025, to remove a faulty radio frequency group (RFG) from the International Space Station (ISS). Despite several failed attempts in 2023 and 2024, their persistence paid off, marking a significant achievement. Williams also set a...
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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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Christina Koch Sets Record for Longest Spaceflight by a Woman
NASA astronaut Christina Koch on Saturday set a new record for the longest single spaceflight by a woman, eclipsing the record of 288 days set by former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson in 2016-17.
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NASA's Record-Breaking Astronaut Peggy Whitson Announces Retirement
NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, who spent a record-breaking 665 days in space, has retired from the space agency.
